When it comes to photographing environmental portraits, as the photographer you often have to deal with a lot of unknowns, but it’s your job to apply your knowledge and skills to produce results that your client will be happy with. Throughout this course you will learn:

The importance of planning before the shoot cannot be stressed enough. Learn how to plan for a successful session as Karl explains why researching your subject, the location and company before arriving can help prepare you better on the day.

Often when we arrive on location, the scene isn’t as picture-perfect as we would like and it is often necessary to rearrange certain elements to get the best composition. Learn how to compose an image and how you can use certain techniques to create the most aesthetically pleasing results.

Shooting on location can present a number of different challenges, from working in small spaces to overcoming bright sunlight outdoors. Learn how to overcome these common obstacles as Karl shows the step-by-step process of five different shoots.

Knowing what lighting to use and how to achieve natural looking results can be difficult when photographing on location. Learn how to build your lighting from the ground up, balance daylight and flash and work with multiple lights as Karl walks you through a number of different lighting setups.

Knowing how to communicate with your subject is key to getting a good result, but you also have to know how to give creative direction and pose them if you want to build trust and project a sense of professionalism. Watch and learn as Karl reveals his professional techniques for putting the subject at ease while still working efficiently.

Whether it's a busy background, poorly-lit room or time-pushed subject, you'll need to know how to overcome the challenges of photographing on location. Karl outlines the most common challenges and teaches you how to confidently and professionally overcome them with creative thinking and the right application of knowledge.

Plus 3 x Lens Pouches

Plus 1 x Comfort Camera Strap

Plus 3 x Lens Pouches

Plus 1 x Comfort Camera Strap

Plus 1 x X-Rite Color Check Passport

Mentorship Includes

Certification and accreditation from Karl Taylor based on your contributed portfolio

Karl Taylor is a professional photographer with over 20 years experience and is known for his precise attention to detail and exquisite control of light. This knowledge and experience is evident throughout this series of classes, as he generously shares valuable insight and advice for photographing in challenging situations. Guided by his expertise and inspired by his passion, you’ll find no better tutor. Learn more about Karl here.

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