Portrait Photography Courses and Certifications

Portrait Photography for People with Camera Shyness | Gain the Courage to be Captured as You Are!

Overcome camera shyness with this Skillshare course. In under an hour, learn to pose dynamically, prepare for a portrait session, and view your photos with kindness. No professional experience needed.

• Skillshare
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Storytelling through Portrait Photography: Shooting Better Portraits

Learn to capture compelling portraits with Brian Kelly's guide, covering location scouting, equipment, and lighting. Enhance your photography skills in under an hour.

• Skillshare
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Dynamic Portrait Photography: Working With Natural Light

Learn to use natural light for dynamic portrait photography, explore different lighting techniques, engage with subjects, and edit photos to enhance light. Basic photography knowledge required.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Beginner Guide to Portrait Photography

Learn the basics of portrait photography, including manual settings, lighting, posing, and editing in less than an hour. DSLR camera recommended.

• Skillshare
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Portrait Photography: How to Pose Your Subject

Learn to pose subjects for impactful portraits in under an hour, covering environmental, studio, and commissioned styles.

• Skillshare
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Creative Portrait Photography:: Tips, tricks & Ideas for taking stunning portraits - Part I

Improve your portrait photography skills with this Skillshare course. Learn professional tips and tricks for stunning indoor and outdoor portraits, lighting fundamentals, and creative posing techniques.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Creative Portrait Photography: Plan, Shoot, and Edit Original Portraits

Learn to plan, shoot, and edit creative portraits with professional photographer Sean Dalton. Ideal for beginners and intermediate photographers. Requires 1-2 hours.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Portrait Photography Masterclass: 10 Courses in 1

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Master various photography styles including fashion, family, and website photography with this 18-hour course. Learn DSLR settings, lighting techniques, and how to build a photography website.

• Udemy
• 18 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Get Confident with Self Portrait Photography

This class is for anyone wanting to learn how to up their selfie game, gain extra skills for self portraiture and learn tips to feeling more confident in front of the camera. Part 1: Camera Equipment Camera Settings - Part 2: Smartphone + GoPro Walk Thro…

• Skillshare
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Portrait Photography: Create Compelling Photos With Low-Budget Lighting and Adobe Lightroom

Learn to create compelling portraits with low-budget lighting and Adobe Lightroom, exploring equipment, techniques, and post-production processes in under 1 hour.

• Skillshare
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The Intimate Self-Portrait: Photography as a Journey of Self Discovery

Explore self-discovery through photography in this short course. Learn portrait essentials, use a dSLR in manual mode, edit with Adobe Lightroom and VSCO, and embrace self-expression.

• Skillshare
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Concept Portrait Photography: Create A Captivating Photo Series

Explore beyond classic portraiture in this 1-2 hour course. Learn to collaborate with subjects to create captivating, concept-driven photo series. Requires beginner to intermediate camera knowledge.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Creative Portrait Photography:: Tips, tricks & Ideas for taking stunning portraits - Part II

Improve your portrait photography skills with this 1-2 hour course. Learn professional tips for stunning indoor and outdoor portraits, including lighting, posing, and creative ideas. Suitable for all levels.

• Skillshare
• 1-2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Portrait Photography - Lighting and Posing Models

Learn to create compelling portraits with any camera, mastering lighting, posing, and editing techniques in a 1-2 hour online course. Suitable for all skill levels.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Portrait Photography Basics: One Light Setups to Make Engaging Portraits

Master portrait photography with this in-depth course. Learn to use light for mood, interact with subjects, and apply retouching techniques. Suitable for all skill levels.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available