Capturing the perfect portrait requires more than just superb camera skills. It requires catching the right emotion and conveying a message through thoughtful concept and lighting techniques. Whether you are new in portrait photography or looking to take your existing skills up a notch, there is a program suitable for you. You can book any of the following options:

1. Option 1 - Basic Program: Choose the 4 sessions to learn beginner skills
2. Option 2 - Pro Program: Choose the 5 sessions to learn beginner & intermediate skills

Learn from an expert photography instructor in a private setting. For the full details of each of the options, check below:

1. Option 1 - Basic Program:
This 12-hour course (4 sessions x 3 hours) is perfect for starters in portrait photography. You will learn about setting your camera, planning your shoot concept, as well as lighting and posing instructions for your model. This class will equip you with the basics to make you ready to do simple photoshoots.

Course Outline:

• Right camera settings
• Shoot concept (based on the model’s personality or theme)
• Proper lighting
• Posing instruction for the models

2. Option 2 - Pro Program:
This 15-hour course (5 sessions x 3 hours) covers understanding your digital camera, structuring your shoot, professional lighting techniques, composing your shots and ways to digitally enhance your images for both print and web publishing. This class is designed to radically improve the quality of your captured images. Students will be doing actual live shooting in-studio and outdoor with models.

Course Outline:

• Crafting images
  • Composition
  • Movement
  • Color and black and white
• Shoot management
  • Interpreting the brief
  • Relating to your subject
  • Structuring the shoot
  • Single portraits vs groups
• Basic image manipulation techniques
  • Image size and resolution
  • Retouching and cropping
  • Using levels and curves
  • Using hue and saturation
  • Creating a contact sheet