The definitive Sydney 'serious amateur and semi professional' Portrait photography course.
• 8 hrs
• iconic Sydney locations
• outdoors
• studio setups
• assignments
• small groups
• portfolio presentation
• free portraits
• detailed notes
$390
DESCRIPTION:
The mark of a true portrait photographer is a the ability to consistently produce high quality images... getting control of light is a combination of experience, expertise, instinct.... and that is what this course is all about. Its showing you different types of portraiture.....from candid to formal, reportage to environmental, how to shoot babies, children, families, groups, friends....and to develop your style... whether this is creative and experimental, stylised or formal, shoot from the hip or paparazzi style, outdoors or in the controlled environment of a studio.
Photographing people in all walks of life is hugely popular yet it is usually done poorly. We train you to recognise the quality and direction of the light, to implement creative composition, to understand poses, backdrops, lens perspective, colour cast, to make your subject relax, to look for unusual locations, to come up ,with new ideas, angles, viewpoints... to shoot for dramatic impact or to flatter your subject with a dreamy ethereal quality to the image.
The Focus 10 portraiture course will impart a high level of proficiency to the serious amateur photographer or to someone considering a career in portrait photography and to shoot at a professional level.
It assumes a proficiency in digital camera handling and technical knowledge. Ideally you will have completed our Digital 1 course or be able to demonstrate a similar level of competency. You will be given a number of assignments to complete which will be assessed, graded and awards given. The group will be limited to a maximum of 10 people for a highly personalised training experience.
You will move up several notches learning how to shoot high quality portrait images, quality studio and outdoor portraiture and fine arts portrait photography. We also also look at the camera gear section with a ‘horses for courses’ approach depending on the type of portraiture work. Your instructors are professional portrait and wedding photographers and you can draw upon that accumulated knowledge throughout.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
Learn how to use every feature on your film and/or digital camera to the full
Knowledge on the best camera/lens combinations for portraiture work
Get unbiased advice on what camera gear is best suited for your needs and budget
Your eye will be trained to recognise the quality and direction of light
Advanced tips on setting up portrait shots
How to create a mini portrait studio in your own home or space
How to shoot weddings and corporate portraits
Fast track your technical and artistic skills
Small groups (10 persons maximum)
Souvenir portraits and e-album
A professional portfolio and certificate of achievement
Free camera shopping service & ongoing technical support
WHAT THE COURSE COVERS:
Advanced digital SLR camera functions
35mm / medium format film cameras welcome
Choice of lenses, accessories and props
Body positioning/ eyes / noses /hands
Exposure bracketing, compensation and ISO
Channels & parameters, colour temperature
Creative use of depth of field
Black and white portraiture
Reportage, documentary formal, candid, environmental, stylised, point n’ shoot & studio
children, babies adults, groups, corporate, fashion
Skin tones, reflections, white balance
Unusual viewpoints & tilting / lens and linear perspective
High contrast / colour harmony / blurring / freezing of motion / conveying movement
attractive suitable clothes, interesting accessories
Planning: weather, location, time of day/season
Getting your models, make up/ hairstyles
Operation of external flash unit, rear/2nd curtain synch flash
Use of fast prime lenses
Model releases, technicalities, copyright
Brief post production coverage including, iphoto and Photoshop
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Date & Time Meeting Location
Full day
(10am to 5pm)
Dragon Image Artarmon NSW
instructor(s):
Andrew Thomasson with photographic assistants
Pre-requisite:
Digital 1 course (or equivalent) or a sound grasp of photography - (an email test can be provided if you are unsure)
requirements:
DSLR or film camera such as a Canon EOS 40D, 550D, 7D, 5D Nikon D80, D200,D90, D7000, D700, Nikon F100, Mamiya 645 etc.
Any DSLR camera will suffice . Its more important to have at least one prime lens such as a 50mm f1.8 or f1.4
At least 2 quality lens such as a Nikkor 18-200mm or a Canon 24-70mm and other prime lenses
We strongly recommend a 50mm f1.4 or 1.8 prime lens and/or a 85mm f1.8 prime lens
Memory Card(s) We recommend at least a 4 GB card for each 8 hour course
Any camera accessories - such as a tripod, polarizing filter
Charged camera battery and a spare if you have one
Next scheduled courses:
course price & inclusions::
AUD$390
Instruction from professional photographers
Detailed notes
Camera, lens and accessory shopping service
Free portraits
Personal assessment and critique of your portfolio
