Portrait Photography Bootcamp with Lindsay Adler

learn to take stunning portraits.

Gear & Getting Started
Lighting Essentials
Posing & Directing
Subject Matter Essentials - Bringing It All Together
  • 20 video lessons
  • 13 hours and 47 minutes of class content
  • Streaming access on desktop and mobile browsers
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee
Humans are social creatures. We love to reflect on ourselves and the people we cherish, and we like to have that ability whenever we please. Portrait photography is an excellent skill to cultivate for anyone with a camera—whether you're simply taking better photos of your family or want to build out your business's portrait portfolio.
Lindsay will walk you through everything you need to know to take great portraits. 
You’ll learn about:
  • Camera selection, settings, and accessories
  • Lighting and lenses
  • Posing and directing men, women, full-figured subjects, and groups
Portrait Photography Bootcamp will start at the very beginning and help you establish a foundation for all styles of portrait photography. You’ll learn about the essential elements of a good portrait; lighting, posing and expression. Then you’ll learn how to work with what you've got, with instruction on shooting with window, natural, indoor, and studio lights.

Course Instructor

Lindsay Adler

Lindsay Adler

Fashion photographer Lindsay Adler has risen to the top of her industry as both a photographer, educator, and Canon Explorer of Light.

Portrait Photography Bootcamp with Lindsay Adler is rated 4.9 stars by 96 students

  • Misty V. Feb 13, 2021

    I've been working on photography for almost 20 years. I've taken certification courses and several online courses. This has been, by far, the best, most helpful course I've ever done. Lindsay is amazing and helped me to understand lighting and posing in such a simple, straightforward way that is easy to remember. I would highly recommend this class!

  • Regina B. Jan 14, 2021

    I am an "emerging" photographer and have a long way to go. Lindsay's Photography Bootcamp is an answer to my prayer. All lessons are relevant. She is so easy to understand. I am so excited about my photography journey.

  • Avril M. Dec 12, 2020

    Lindsay is in a class of her own. And lovely with it.

  • Arthur T. Sep 14, 2020

    Great Course! Lindsay is an excellent instructor!

  • EJ W. Sep 3, 2020

    So much information, all well presented. I love Lindsay's teaching style and she knows her stuff. I absolutely recommend this class!

  • S. Jul 27, 2020

    Another brilliant course from Lindsay! I highly recommend

  • Y. Jul 26, 2020

    This class is one of the best investments I have made in my photography business. Lindsay is an excellent teacher. She is a seasoned, yet humble, professional. Unlike some other instructors I have seen on creative live, there isn’t a lot of fluff in her teaching. She sticks to the topics, gets all the information in, but still manages to engage and relate to the audience with real life examples of her own experiences in photography. I have been a professional photographer for several years, but have mostly stuck to natural light. This course gave me the confidence to tackle more advanced lighting setups and expand my capabilities as a photographer. I really appreciate that she doesn’t bash flat lighting, like other lighting videos I have tried to watch. Most portrait clients do not want photographs with dramatic lighting, they want to look their best, and I’m glad that she acknowledges this. This class gives you the information you need to create whatever photos you want to create.

  • Brett P. Jul 22, 2020

    Probably the best Portrait instruction :)

  • K. Jun 2, 2020

    Lindsay is a pleasure to learn all about photography. Take her class....you will not regret it.

  • Smitty . Jan 3, 2020

    Highly recommend this class! Lindsay is the best instructor I've come across.

  • Carlota S. Nov 2, 2019

    This course is amazing. I though that I knew a lot of photography but this course definitively delivers. Lindsay is an excellent educator and I've learnt a lot.

  • Joe O. Jun 20, 2019

    I can't say enough about how awesome this course is. Lindsay's knowledge is transferred easily and her method of teaching and explaining is easily digestible. I highly recommend this course.

  • Jose B. Apr 24, 2019

    Lyndsay's course is awesome. I've learned so much.

  • Paulina K. Mar 27, 2019

    I just want to say that this woman is AMAZING! Lindsay you are the best teacher & photographer ever, I am newborn & family photographer and I have never learnt so much from anyone before. Thank you!

  • Florisel P. Mar 21, 2019

    Lindsay is knowledgeable and practical, she speaks technical matters in a simple way. Her explanations are helpful for either amateur or professional photographers. I have enjoyed the classes very much and although I had taken many, many photography classes before, Lyndsay still manages to give me new tips, ideas and knowledge that I will certainly use in the future. Thank you!

  • Marvin . Mar 20, 2019

    This course covers it all. It has given me the foundation on understanding all aspects of portraiture. The instructor gives you everything you need, & does not cut out the stuff you really want (but are afraid to ask, e.g. equipment, settings, etc.). I feel like I have so much to work with now, yet also have the confidence to branch out from the techniques described.

  • Edi U. Mar 7, 2019

    It’s very useful! Great !

  • Alejandro C. Jun 26, 2018

    Lindsay is a fantastic teacher, and you can tell she's beyond passionate about what she does and what's more important for anyone studying with her: she LOVES sharing. I've never had such a humble and knowledgeable professional teach me before. It was by far the best online course I've ever taken.

  • Jason Z. Apr 19, 2018

    This class has been incredibly helpful in giving me a foundation for lighting and posing techniques for portraits. Lindsay is a fantastic instructor!

  • R. Apr 7, 2018

    if I haven't written one before.... This is probably one of the best portrait classes I have taken. I have been shooting for a very long time and have taken many classes on portraiture and Ms. Adler is at the top of the list when it comes to teaching this class. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro, you will learn something from her! She's the best!

  • Mark F. Mar 26, 2018

    Excellent course. I've been seriously considering getting into photography as more than just a hobby, and Creative Live is a wealthy resource to assist in that goal. Lindsay is an amazing instructor. She has a knack for being able to break things down so that they are easier to get your head around. I'm looking forward to taking some more of her classes!

  • Benjamin P. Mar 15, 2018

    I highly recommend this course. I have completed numerous different courses on various websites and this is one of the best. Lindsay's professionalism and teaching skills are above reproach.

  • V. Mar 8, 2018

    Absolutely great course. Very informative. Will buy more of Lindsay's courses.

  • Ca B. Mar 7, 2018

    Awesome course. Lindsay style of instruction is easy to understand. The course provided me with so much information. It was never a dull moment. Thank you.

  • Charles H. Feb 24, 2018

    Lindsay Adler is the best photography instructor!

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