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Men's Portrait Photography

 

Men's Portrait Photography

 

Class Description


Learn the art of posing men in Men's Portrait Photography. Jeff Rojas will show you how to direct men so they look natural, masculine, and confident in front of the camera.

In this class you'll learn posing, lighting, shooting, and editing techniques that will compliment all shapes and sizes of men. Jeff will demonstrate your options for lighting men for portraits, fashion, and commercial images.

You’ll learn the 10 main reasons men don't feel comfortable having their picture take and how to make them feel at ease in front of the camera – which will lead to better, more natural images. Jeff will teach:

  • How to help men pick proper attire
  • Flattering male features
  • Workflow and retouching

Don’t let men’s portrait photography intimidate you. Learn the skills you need to get bold, flattering shots of your male subjects every time.

Lessons

  1. Introduction
  2. Defining Strong Male Image: 10 Steps
  3. Defining Strong Male Image: Pulling it all Together
  4. Defining Male Features: Skin Tones
  5. Defining Male Features: Difficult Features
  6. Introduction to Wardrobe Styling
  7. Defining Body Type: Quick Tips, Q and A
  8. Defining Facial Features
  9. Shoot: Contouring with Light
  10. Shoot: Contouring Different Face Shapes
  11. Shoot: Review Contouring Steps
  12. Posing
  13. Shoot: Getting a Natural Pose
  14. Shoot: Faking Candid
  15. Shoot: Minimizing Belly
  1. Camera Angles: Lens Choice
  2. Shoot: Portrait Lighting - Clam Shell
  3. Shoot: Portrait Lighting - Clam Shell & Beauty Dish
  4. Shoot: Portrait Lighting - Silver Dish and Snoot
  5. Shoot: Commercial Lighting - Beauty Dish and 6 by 4
  6. Shoot: Clean White Background and Fitness
  7. Shoot: Fashion Set-up - Black on Black
  8. Post Production: Workflow and Frequency Separation
  9. Post Production: Contouring and Imperfections
  10. 10 Things Men Hate About Being Photographed: 1 - 6
  11. 10 Things Men Hate About Being Photographed: 7 - 10

Reviews

caroline ross
 

I watched this class for free and am saving up to buy it. First of all confirmed! Sigma lens are nothing to be ashamed of and since I love my one main lens, Sigma I immediately felt a rapport. Then listening to the fascinating insights about men and their feelings when confronted by a lens and...what to do with folks who have shaved heads or a little large. Some of the tips were great! Adding a decoration on suit front like a flower or handkerchief, and how to get the suits looking FIT! and well, I plunged into man world and it was a super education. By day two I was amazed by Jeff's generosity. Basically all his experience, all his favorite lighting techniques and painstaking attention to detail. I would have to watch Day two zillions of times to actually be able to absorb all the scenarios and effects. Im going to buy some suit clips Jeff and clip a bunch of suits in back and front to gorgeous my male subjects out. Thank you again for a wonderful, wonderful class.

Lee Crow
 

I've taken a lot of photography training in the last couple of years. Jeff is outstanding. I didn't realize that this content would have such an impact on me. The lighting sections were the best I've seen and the psychological impact of us men having good photos is a wonderful subject to bring to light. The class is great. Jeff is great. CL is great.

MizUniverse
 

this course was worth every penny. Full of practical information and excellent demonstrations. Jeff needs to quit with the crotch comments though ..it was like ...really AGAIN? why are you so obsessed with saying crotch crotch crotch good God. Apart from THAT (which I think was just silly nerves) I really do recommend this class. Jeff is actually very very good. I admire his work. Thanks Jeff I learned a lot!!