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Complete Portrait Photography Course
Accredited by CPD UK
Interactive Video Training
Lifetime Access
Duration: 3 Hours
Recognised Certificate
Tutor Support
This course will help aspiring photographers learn all the valuable fundamentals of portrait photography, mastering lighting, posing and composition. With this course, you can unlock your full potential as a photographer and witness the remarkable growth in your skills and ability.
This Course At A Glance
- Accredited by CPD UK
- Endorsed by Quality Licence Scheme
- Learn principal and professional aspects of portrait photography.
- Understand how to use lights while taking photos
- Learn the knowledge and skills required to become a portrait photographer
- Get knowledge about live portrait sessions and natural light portrait sessions
- Learn to photograph a family in natural light
- Off-camera flash and on-camera flash ideas for getting better portrait lighting
- Learn the skills required to photograph pregnant women
- Understand the portrait lighting patterns used in portrait photography
Complete Portrait Photography Course Overview
This portrait photography online course is ideal for those willing to establish their career in the field of photography. This comprehensive course will enhance your photographic skills and help you gain knowledge about the skills required to become a professional portrait photographer.
This portrait photography course will help you understand how to take beautiful photographs in the window light and help you learn to get great expressions on composition. This online course will also help you learn various aspects of photography, such as natural light portrait sessions, live portrait sessions, maternity photography, and more.
By the end of the course, you will have knowledge about portrait photography and learn to take portrait photographs like a professional photographer.
Who should take this course?
This portrait photography online course is suitable for anyone willing to become a portrait photographer. Those who want to enhance their photographic skills and gain additional knowledge of the field can also enrol with this professional portrait photography course.
Entry Requirement
- There are no academic entry requirements for this Portrait Photography course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds.
- However, you are required to have a laptop/desktop/tablet or smartphone and a good internet connection.
Assessment Method
This complete portrait photography course assesses learners through multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Upon successful completion of the modules, learners must answer MCQs to complete the assessment procedure. Through the MCQs, it is measured how much a learner could grasp from each section. In the assessment pass mark is 60%.
Course Curriculum
Course Introduction
Portrait Lighting Patterns
Window Light:- Style I – Shooting Parallel to Window
Window Light:- Style II – Shooting with The Window Behind You
Window Light:- Style III – Shooting into The Light
How to Create an ‘Alpine’ Looking Portrait, and Make More Use of ‘Top Shade’
Idea for Adding Depth to Your Images for a More Creative Portrait
Location Session by a Lake, Learn How to Overcome a Difficult Bright Background
Creating Great Portraits in an Unlikely Location Behind a Local Supermarket
Learn About the Positive Impact of ‘Negative Space’ in Portraiture
Using Lines and Top Shade Outside an Ofice in City Centre
Creating Great Portraits in a Courtyard Outside an Office Building
Continuing The Urban Session with Em, This Time Outside another Office Block
Location Session Making The Most of a Steel Structures and Coping with The Sun
More Tips on TopShade, My Favourite Type of Natural Light
Follow Me on a Family Location Photo Session in a Local Park – Part I
Follow Me on a Location Photo Session with Two Young Boys in a Local Park
Introduction to Maternity / Pregnancy Photography
Maternity Photography – Scenario 1 – Standing with Light Coming from Behind
Maternity Photography – Scenario 2 – Katie Wearing Lingerie, Lying on a Sofa
Maternity Photography Scenario 3 – Katie Wearing Man’s Large White Shirt, on Bed
Maternity Photography – Scenario 4 – Katie Draped in a Soft Fabric
On-Board Flash Creativity Using ‘The Black Foamy Thing’ Flash Attachment
Beautiful Light, Courtesy of a White Shopping Bag and Single off-Camera Flash
How to Get a Black or Very Dark Background Outside, Anywhere
An Idea for a Moody, ‘Film-Noir’ Gangster Type Photo
How to Take an Indoor, Rainy Day, Creative Portrait
Course Conclusion
Assessment – Complete Portrait Photography Course
Recognised Accreditation
CPD Certification Service
This course is accredited by continuing professional development (CPD). CPD UK is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations, and academic institutions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement.
CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organisations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.
Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed
The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. It will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees.
Certificate of Achievement
Endorsed Certificate from Quality Licence Scheme
After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order the Endorsed Certificate by Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. It will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees. There is a Quality Licence Scheme endorsement fee to obtain an endorsed certificate which is £65.
Certificate of Achievement from Lead Academy
After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order your certificate of achievement as proof of your new skill. The certificate of achievement is an official credential that confirms that you successfully finished a course with Lead Academy. Certificate can be obtained in PDF version at a cost of £12, and there is an additional fee to obtain a printed copy certificate which is £35.
Course Reviews
FAQs
CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. CPD-certified certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world.
Although QLS courses are not subject to Ofqual regulation, they must adhere to an extremely high level that is set and regulated independently across the globe. A course that has been approved by the Quality Licence Scheme simply indicates that it has been examined and evaluated in terms of quality and fulfils the predetermined quality standards.
For CPD accredited PDF certificate it will take 24 hours, however for the hardcopy CPD certificate takes 5-7 business days and for the Quality License Scheme certificate it will take 7-9 business days.
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