Outdoor Portraiture
To photograph a portrait that looks both natural and captivating can seem an impossible task to many but to capture the beauty of the human form whilst in an outdoor environment can be both fun and just as challenging as shooting indoors.
There are a number of basic elements to consider that are common to indoor and outdoor portraiture, such as how the subject fills the frame, what background to use, and what props, expressions and poses are appropriate, but when shooting outdoors there are other important elements to consider as well.
On our outdoor portraiture course the day will begin with a short Powerpoint presentation of techniques that are used in outdoor portraiture, then you will have the opportunity to photograph our model in a variety of locations utilising the techniques that you saw earlier.
We then return to base where you will be shown the basic photo editing adjustments that are used by professionals to make your final images even more stunning.
Additional Equipment
Flash, transmitter (if you have one - we have a Canon one for Canon users to borrow)
Course Contents
Posing and placing the model within the frame Finding suitable locations Props and when to use them Exploring different camera settings Using reflectors Which lenses are most suitable Working with natural light, reflectors and flash both on and off the camera When to make use of shade, Adjusting exposure to add drama, Making the most of backgrounds
