Portrait Photography: Essential Skills and Creative Approaches

Program Overview

This short course enhances photographers' skills in portraiture, covering techniques, creative approaches, and editing with Lightroom and Photoshop. Led by a professional photographer, it emphasizes practical learning and artistic exploration. Participants benefit from hands-on experience, a professional model, and access to university photography facilities. Upon completion, attendees receive a certificate of attendance.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This short course, "Portrait Photography: Essential Skills and Creative Approaches," is designed to help photographers of all levels improve their portrait photography skills. It focuses on practical techniques and creative approaches to capture striking images of people. The course aims to help participants:

• Take their portraits to the next level.
• Control lighting to capture the best shots.
• Gain confidence as photographers.

Teaching:

The course is delivered in person on Nottingham Trent University City Campus. It is taught by Louise Mills, a professional wedding and portrait photographer with extensive experience in various fields, including weddings, families, couples, models, business professionals, and performing arts.

Other:

• The course is hands-on and emphasizes practical learning.
• Participants will work with a professional model during the course.
• The course is not purely technical and focuses on both the art and science of portrait photography.
• Participants will be part of a design community in a creative studio culture that encourages discussion, collaboration, experimentation, and idea sharing.
• The course has a limited class size, allowing for one-on-one attention.
• Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certificate of attendance.
• Participants are encouraged to bring their digital camera, memory stick, notepad, and pen to the first session.