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Environmental Portrait Photography

 

Environmental Portrait Photography

 

Class Description

Are most of your portrait sessions in an environment other than a studio? Learn to light your subject in any setting through simple techniques that lead to dynamic photos. Editorial photographer and lighting expert, Dan Brouillette teaches how to work in and shape light for any environment (indoors or outdoors) while creating a workflow that allows you to work independently and quickly. You’ll learn:

  • How to light in a variety of portrait scenarios
  • The benefits of tethering while shooting
  • Quick lighting solutions to enhance your shot on set
  • Culling techniques and post processing tactics to create high end images and portfolios

By incorporating light in new and inventive ways, Dan will help you push the boundaries of your portraits and improve your workflow. It’s time to work on your skills and expand your creativity to attract the clientele you’ve always wanted to have. 

Lessons

  1. Class Introduction
  2. Introduction to The Environmental Portrait
  3. Environmental Portrait Purpose
  4. Personal Work
  5. Find Your Process
  6. Tethering
  7. Purpose For Action Editorial
  8. Prepare for Shoot
  9. Action Editorial Process
  10. Set Up Action Editorial Shoot
  11. Shoot: Action Editorial With Athlete
  12. Studio Portrait Shoot Overview
  13. Shoot: Athletic Studio Portrait
  14. Shoot: Manipulate Light to Mimic The Sun
  15. Shoot: Change Background Color With Light
  16. Shoot: Create Soft Light with Umbrella
  17. Shoot: Create Intentional Shadows
  18. Shoot: Action Shots In Studio
  19. Review Images in Capture One
  20. Raw Processing
  21. File Handling
  22. Retouching & Color Overview
  23. Retouch Images in Capture One
  24. Retouch Images in Photoshop
  25. Retouch Images With Presets
  26. Advertising Vs. Editorial
  27. Indoor Location Shoot
  28. Indoor Location Shoot Process
  29. Get to Know Your Subject
  30. Test & Frame Your Shot
  31. Create Natural Light
  32. Natural Light & Alternate Light
  33. How to Shoot Indoor Location Portrait
  34. Indoor Shoot Results
  35. Outdoor Location Shoot Goals
  36. Indoor/Outdoor Light Setup
  37. Studio Light On Location
  38. Create Location Portrait
  39. Outdoor Shoot Results
  40. Post Processing Overview
  41. Choose Selects & Sort Images From Indoor Shoot
  42. Edit Raw Images from Indoor Shoot
  43. Finish Images in Photoshop & Alien Skin
  44. Portfolio Management
  45. Importance of Website
  46. Marketing 101
  47. What About Reps?
  48. Bring it All Together

Reviews

Julie V
 

I had the chance to sit in the audience for this class and absolutely loved it. Watching Dan create amazing images from start to finish in front of us was so inspiring. I've learned so much from this class. It actually gave me the confidence to start playing with lights in my studio. It was really useful to see how he sets his lights and how he can easily mix ambient light with artificial. I also love how he focuses on getting the image right in the camera to only do light edits after. I recommend this class to anyone wanting to learn more about lighting, shooting tethered and editing efficiently!

a Creativelive Student
 

I love this guy! I so appreciate his honesty while he is explaining his thought process, admitting that his “shoulda/coulda/woulda’s” - which I experience ALL the time. I am now going to dust off my light meter and start using it on location as I’m convinced that it works now that I’ve seen Dan’s class. I enjoyed the detailed way he sets up each light individually, checking to make sure it adds the amount and quality of light he wants. Definitely recommend this class - especially for those people who have experience using studio lights and want to see how they can be used to get specific results. Dan’s clear, simple explanations, his unabashed humility, and his sense of humor made this a truly enjoyable way to spend my time learning his methods.

Tim Hufnagl
 

to the point, worth every cent. dan is an excellent yet humble photographer not holding back any information on how he achieves is style. also i did not now, that first officer will t. riker was not only serving starfleet, but is an excellent photographer! ;-)