The Portrait Photography course teaches students to take professional quality portraits. Students will learn the basics of lighting and posing, how to work with different subjects in studio or on location, and how to master the gear to create inspiring work. At the end of the course, the students will know how to create a high-quality portfolio to enter the business of portrait photography. This course is your comprehensive guide to design and illustration styles that will prepare you to become a portrait photographer. LESSON 1. Taking memorable portraits - Different types of portrait - Bring your subject into the picture, and yourself too LESSON 2. Essentials of portrait photography - Basic equipment and compositional rules for portrait - Choosing the right aperture and shutter speed - The importance of depth of field LESSON 3. Connect with your subject - Focus on the subject and make them comfortable - Play with eye contact - Posing DOs and DONTs   LESSON 4. Tell the story - There is a story behind every portrait - Shoot candidly: less is more LESSON 5. See the Light - Types of different lights - Position lights for best results with the subjects - Lighting set up for studio portrait LESSON 6. Experience portraiture in the studio (shooting) LESSON 7. Capturing subjects outdoors (shooting) LESSON 8. Difference between high-end and casual portraits - Keep your workflow simple - Editing portraits for high-end images