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Week 13 – Introduction to Portrait Photography

Topics

• What makes a good portrait

• Working with subjects

• Lens choice for portraits

Practical

• Students photograph each other

Week 14 – Natural Light Portraits

Topics

• Window light

• Outdoor portraits

• Using reflectors

Practical

• Portrait session using natural light

Week 15 – Studio Lighting Basics

Topics

• Flash vs continuous light

• Light modifiers

• Basic lighting setups

Practical

• One-light portrait setup

Week 16 – Portrait Lighting Techniques

Topics

• Rembrandt lighting

• Butterfly lighting

• Split lighting

Practical

• Students recreate lighting styles

Week 17 – Creative Portraits

Topics

• Mood lighting

• Coloured gels

• Dramatic portraits

Practical

• Creative portrait shoot

Week 18 – Working With Models

Topics

• Directing poses

• Communication skills

• Building confidence in subjects

Practical

• Guided model shoot

Week 19 – Editing & Finishing Images

Topics

• Basic Lightroom editing

• Colour grading

• Cropping and finishing

Practical

• Students edit their favourite image