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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

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

Rita Carmo
 

I do this kind of Photography for almost 20 years (previously in film, obviously). I can see myself exactly in all that Dan is teaching. Congrats! It is so great to see that, (almost) on the other side of the globe, we can work exactly the same way :)

Terry Hammond
 

The information given so far is so valuable! Dan is so relateable and shares personal experiences that I personally connect with! He shares information that I thought would be a stupid idea; a perfect example being taking a notebook onto shoots with things to remember. Dan even said that sometimes he also goes mind blank on set, so the notebook keeps him grounded. Love this guy!!