Expression. Reduction. Idea.

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What You'll Learn

  • 01 Chapter 1: Introduction

    • 1 Welcome & course objectives
    • 2 What to expect from this course
    • 3 What you need: gear, openness, and time for creative experiments

  • 02 Chapter 2: Your Photographic Eye

    • 4 5 portrait photographic styles
    • 5 How photographic identity evolves
    • 6 Reflecting on Your Portrait Photography: Uncovering Your Unique Style
    • 7 Quiz Chapter 2: Photographic Identity

  • 03 Chapter 3: Seeing in Black & White

    • 8 Why reduction works – theory and examples
    • 9 Exercise: “Turn off” color – plan a shoot focused only on tonal values
    • 10 Exercise: Shadows & texture – shoot a portrait where light plays the leading role
    • 11 Quiz Chapter 3: Seeing in Black & White

  • 04 Chapter 4: Pure Portrait – Without Distractions

    • 12 What does “pure” mean in portrait photography?
    • 13 Moodboard inspiration: Minimalist setups
    • 14 Exercise: Photograph a person in a neutral outfit with no accessories, focusing on expression, posture, and presence
    • 15 Quiz Chapter 4: Pure Portrait – Without Distractions

  • 05 Chapter 5: Working with Light – Consciously & Simply

    • 16 Using different light types deliberately: hard vs. soft
    • 17 Daylight vs. studio – how light shapes mood
    • 18 Exercise: Create two portraits with the same set, but completely different lighting atmospheres
    • 19 Quiz Chapter 5: Working with Light – Consciously & Simply

  • 06 Chapter 6: The Idea Behind the Image

    • 20 Why a good image needs more than just technique
    • 21 Visualization: Moodboard or sketch of your idea
    • 22 Exercise: Write a short concept for a portrait project
    • 23 Quiz Chapter 6: The Idea Behind the Image

  • 07 Chapter 7: On Location – Embracing the Unpredictable

    • 24 Improvisation as a creative force
    • 25 Tips for simplicity when shooting on location
    • 26 Exercise: Find an everyday location and develop a portrait project with what you find on site
    • 27 Quiz Chapter 7: On Location – Embracing the Unpredictable

  • 08 Chapter 8: Selection & Reduction in Post-Processing

    • 28 The power of editing – why less is often more
    • 29 Workflow tips for consistent black & white editing (Lightroom/Capture One)
    • 30 Exercise: Subtle Black & White Editing
    • 31 Quize Chapter 8: Selection & Reduction in Post-Processing