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This Portrait Photography Course will help aspiring photographers learn all the valuable fundamentals of portrait photography. Here, you’ll master lighting, posing, and composition. With this course, you can unlock your full potential as a photographer and witness remarkable growth in your skills and abilities. Dive into the realm of portrait photography by joining us!
This Course at a Glance
- Eligible to apply for insurance
- Expert-created course modules
- Get trained by an industry expert
- Flexible Schedule Options
- Learn principal and professional aspects of portrait photography.
- Understand how to use lights while taking photos
- Get knowledge about live portrait sessions and natural light portrait sessions
- Gain off-camera flash and on-camera flash ideas for getting better portrait lighting
- Acquire the skills required to photograph pregnant women
- Get ideas about the portrait lighting patterns used in portrait photography
Portrait Photography Course Overview
This portrait photography course is your gateway to a successful career in photography. Our comprehensive course will unleash your potential and elevate your photographic skills to new heights. Under expert guidance, you’ll master the art of portrait photography, gaining the skills needed to stand out in the industry.
Our Portrait Photography Classes will equip you with the practical skills to confidently take beautiful photographs in the window light. You’ll learn to capture great expressions and master composition through insightful lessons. This online course will also prepare you for various aspects of photography, such as natural light portrait sessions, live portrait sessions, maternity photography, and more.
By the end of the Portrait Photography Course Online, you will have mastered knowledge about portrait photography, learning to take portrait photographs like a professional photographer. Capture subjects at their best and most authentic selves now!
Complete Portrait Photography Course Details
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 Portrait Photography Training, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.
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.
Introduction and Some Portrait Photography Fundamentals
- Course Introduction
- Portrait Lighting Patterns
Get Beautiful Portraits Using Just Window Light – Live Sessions Indoors
- 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
Live, Mostly Natural Light Sessions, in a Rural Environment with Pippa
- 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
How to Get Great Expressions and Discussions on Composition
- Learn About the Positive Impact of ‘Negative Space’ in Portraiture
Live, Natural Light Portrait Sessions in an Urban Rural Environment with Emma
- 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
Natural Light Live Family Location Sessions in a Local Park, Posing Tips Too.
- 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
Maternity Photography – How to Photograph Heavily Pregnant Mums-to-be
- 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-Camera Flash – A Simple Idea for Getting Better Portrait Lighting
- On-Board Flash Creativity Using ‘The Black Foamy Thing’ Flash Attachment
Off-Camera Flash – A Simple Idea for Getting Better Portrait Lighting
- 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
This Portrait Photography 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 course.
You can also check out our DSLR Photography Course.
- There are no academic entry requirements for this Portrait Photography Course Online, 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.
These complete Portrait Photography Classes assess 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%.
Endorsed Certificate from Quality Licence Scheme
After successfully passing the Portrait Photography Course Online 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 Portrait Photography Training MCQ exam, you will be eligible to order your certificate of achievement as proof of your new skill. You will get the CPD-accredited PDF certificate free of cost, which is included with the course. There is an additional fee to obtain a printed copy of the CPD-accredited certificate, which is £35.
Success Stories
Course Reviews
Google Reviews
4.9 Stars | 10 Reviews

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Ideal for Portrait Photography Beginners
This course was perfect for me as a beginner, breaking down the essentials of portrait photography in a way that was easy to follow and understand.
Josh Kay
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Inspiring and Skilled Instructor
The instructor was inspiring and had a knack for explaining complex concepts simply, which made learning enjoyable and effective.
Matthew Lamb
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Hands-On Practice with Real Models
I loved the hands-on sessions that involved shooting real models, which allowed me to apply techniques and see immediate results.
Alice Perry
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Flexible Schedule with Comprehensive Content
The course's flexible format fit well into my busy routine, and the content covered everything I needed to know about portrait photography.
Joel Miles
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Boosted My Confidence Behind the Lens
This course significantly boosted my confidence in taking portraits, equipping me with the skills to capture stunning images.
Rachel Jarvis
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Advanced Techniques for Seasoned Photographers
As someone with prior experience, I found the advanced techniques and insights incredibly valuable for refining my portrait skills.
Oscar Davies
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Supportive Learning Environment
The community of learners was supportive, making it easy to share experiences and learn collaboratively.
Luke Sutton
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Enhanced My Creative Vision
The lessons enhanced my creative vision, teaching me how to use lighting and composition to create impactful portraits.
Rhys Tomlinson
Verified
Valuable Addition to My Photography Skill Set
The skills I gained have been a valuable addition to my photography toolkit, improving the quality of my portrait work.
Alexander Burton
Verified
Transformed My Approach to Portraits
This course transformed my approach, teaching me how to direct subjects and capture their personality beautifully through the lens.
Aimee Henry

Josh Kay
This course was perfect for me as a beginner, breaking down the essentials of portrait photography in a way that was easy to follow and understand.


Matthew Lamb
The instructor was inspiring and had a knack for explaining complex concepts simply, which made learning enjoyable and effective.

Alice Perry
I loved the hands-on sessions that involved shooting real models, which allowed me to apply techniques and see immediate results.

Joel Miles
The course's flexible format fit well into my busy routine, and the content covered everything I needed to know about portrait photography.

Rachel Jarvis
This course significantly boosted my confidence in taking portraits, equipping me with the skills to capture stunning images.


Oscar Davies
As someone with prior experience, I found the advanced techniques and insights incredibly valuable for refining my portrait skills.

Luke Sutton
The community of learners was supportive, making it easy to share experiences and learn collaboratively.

Rhys Tomlinson
The lessons enhanced my creative vision, teaching me how to use lighting and composition to create impactful portraits.


Alexander Burton
The skills I gained have been a valuable addition to my photography toolkit, improving the quality of my portrait work.

Aimee Henry
This course transformed my approach, teaching me how to direct subjects and capture their personality beautifully through the lens.

FAQs
Lighting, backgrounds, props, and editing techniques all play a significant role in achieving great portrait photography. However, one of the most crucial aspects is making sure your subject feels comfortable, allowing them to express their true selves. If you can establish a genuine connection with your subject, you’re already well on your way to capturing exceptional portraiture.
Common prime lenses for portrait photography include 50mm and 85mm for close-ups and 24mm and 35mm for full-length shots. A popular zoom lens for portraiture is the 70-200mm.
Portrait photography focuses on capturing the identity, personality, and essence of a subject using various photographic techniques, including composition, lighting, and posing. The type of portrait photography used can vary based on the subject and the desired style.
Focusing on a specific type of photography can help you establish yourself as a professional and earn money as a photographer. Portrait photography is an excellent option, as people are constantly seeking beautiful images of themselves for various purposes, including Christmas cards, business websites, and social media.
This Portrait Photography Course is typically delivered online through our Lead Academy's learning platform, where you can access all the course materials and assignments at your own pace.
The Portrait Photography Course Online is accredited by CPD, which employers and professional organisations across the globe recognise. Upon completing this course, the chances of getting a job will increase with such qualifications as it will serve an additional merit to your profile.
Yes, you will get the course materials while doing the Portrait Photography Classes. The instructor will send the materials as necessary as the lecture videos. However, you must pay a minimal amount for the course materials.
For a CPD-accredited PDF certificate, it will take 24 hours; however, for the hardcopy CPD certificate takes 5-7 business days.
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There's no need to worry if you didn't pass the exam or didn't get the required score. You can always retake the exam with better preparation.
You can browse our website to discover all the available options and find the perfect one for your career advancement. However, if you want to discover the world of visual artistry where you will learn composition, lighting and artistic techniques to capture captivating images as well, we recommend you join our Photography Course Online and gain the necessary skills along with a recognised certificate.