Portrait Photography Beginners
Level 2 | Target Audience: Intermediate-Advanced | 3 hours
In our Portrait Photography for Beginners class you will get an introduction to the art of photographing people. Learning from a local expert, students will practice necessary techniques for photographing people both in studio and on location.
Learn about a range of topics including posing and interacting with your subject, building rapport, equipment choice, use of natural light and strobes and environmental portrait setup. Practicing with both in studio and outdoor portrait settings students will gain confidence in flattering their subjects.
Portrait Photography Beginners Classes
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Overview
Portrait Photography for Beginners students will also discuss retouching tools and procedures and at the end of class students will have the opportunity for constructive critique of their images from the instructor.
The Portrait Photography Beginners class is hands-on and intensive, however it is designed to help make difficult topics easier to understand. Your instructor, a photography professional, will work with you closely to make sure that you avoid common mistakes when capturing your photos & help you apply best practices when possible.
Talk to a student advisor to learn more about which photography class is right for you.
Class Objectives
Upon successful completion of the Portrait Photography Beginners class, students will be able to:
- Effectively use camera equipment to compose and capture a portrait
- Comfortably put subjects in a complimentary pose
- Setup a variety of studio lighting configurations
- Use natural light, open shade and fill flash in several outdoor portrait settings
- Take advantage of essential Adobe Photoshop tools to process and retouch portraits.
Pre-requisites
- DSLR Photography Beginners (Level 1)
- Student must have their own DSLR camera to participate.
- Recommended that you have Adobe Photoshop software before starting class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial from Adobe.com.
Talk to a student advisor to ensure you have the right pre-requisites for each class or program.
Alumni Spotlight
I have taken 3 photography classes with Josh Hardin and I have learned so much! I got my camera almost 4 years ago, and was so confused about everything. Taking these classes have helped me so much, and I couldn’t have had a better instructor. He is easy to work with, very knowledgeable, and super friendly! Definitely take the photo classes with Josh – you will not be disappointed!
Inside Our Curriculum
Focus on Real-World Skills
Each of our stand-alone classes is designed to teach how to improve your skills in a real-world setting. DWC's experiential learning style ensures you will be guided by an expert instructor will performing all of the tasks to help you learn.
The challenges you face in class will mimic what you will need to land a job and improve your daily productivity.
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Support & Mentoring
All Digital Photography classes are offered in an accelerated workshop format.
Your instructor will provide hands-on, experiential style classroom learning for you to learn best practices of applying tech skills in the real-world.
Each class may be eligible credit towards a certification program, which includes career counseling and portfolio projects.
Flexible scheduling options allow you to choose what works best for your time.
Why Digital Workshop Center?
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FAQs
When can I start?
The average length to complete the a certificate program is 6 months. Total length may vary based on the pace in which you schedule your classes.
Each certificate program allows one year to be completed, but, depending on your pace of learning and skill level, you may move as fast or as slow as you like within that time frame. Veteran students may have certain restrictions on total program length.
Each program is comprised of several stand-alone classes listed above and a Capstone project. Once you have completed all the necessary course work, you will earn your certificate.
Who teaches these classes?
All classes are taught by industry professionals with 10+ years experience in their field. Check the specific class offering to learn more about the assigned instructor for each class.
You may also learn more about our team here.
What format are these classes?
Certificate programs offer comprehensive training to help lead you to employment, support & mentoring, portfolio building, and career coaching. These programs are delivered 100% online with live instructors in a synchronous format. No self-paced videos.
To find out more about DWC's style of training, talk to a student advisor today.
What if the listed schedule doesn't work for me?
Click to request more information on a private class or contact us to discuss your training options.
What's included?
Each Certificate Program is comprised of course work and a comprehensive Capstone Project.
Support and mentoring a huge part of all of our full length programs. Your instructor will be there as your mentor every step of the way through the program.
All materials including textbooks are included in your tuition cost.
All data files will be provided as needed.
Enrollment includes access to tech support via Slack, phone or email. Additionally, each student has access to career coaching and more.
Attend an upcoming info session to speak to a student advisor and learn more details of this program.
What career services or internships do you offer?
For full length programs, support and mentoring is included and you will be eligible to work one-on-one with a career coach.
Workshops for job search and resume writing are included in the cost of your program. Our expert career coaches will help you prepare for the next steps of your career path. Your success is our success.
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DWC also partners with Parker-Dewey to offer micro-internships to our students. These project-based internships are a great way for students to build real-world experience. Learn more
Attend an upcoming info session to speak to a student advisor and discuss career coaching & internship options today.
Payment & financial aid options
DWC offers several flexible financial aid options including payment plans and traditional loans to help you finance your education.
We partner with Climb Credit to offer several flexible payment plan options that fit your monthly budget.
If you are interested in scholarship or financial aid opportunities, attend an upcoming info session to speak to a student advisor and learn more.
Terms & conditions
Enrollment in all programs requires each student to read and agree to our Terms and Conditions before you register.
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Upcoming Portrait Photography Beginners Classes
No classes to show. Upcoming schedules will be released as soon as possible. Contact us at 970-980-8091 or info@digitalworkshopcenter-com to learn more.