Capturing the Narrative

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Capturing the Narrative provided by CreativeLive is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. Capturing the Narrative is taught by Nigel Barker. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from CreativeLive. The course is taught in Englishand is $49.00. Visit the course page at CreativeLive for detailed price information.

Overview
  • The more you know about the subject you’re photographing, the better the image will be. Internationally renowned photographer Nigel Barker wants to show you the best methods to connect with your subject and how to bring out the story using lighting and direction. In this class, Nigel will show you in a live shoot:

    • How to connect with your subject using conversation
    • How lighting and posing can create the story
    • Different ways to connect with commercial and corporate clients
    • Ways to use the environment to create different and creative portraits that the client might not have expected

    Connecting with subject establishes trust and allows you to craft a story behind an image. When you can create a story in a single frame, you'll be able to capture the imagination of the viewer and your clients.

Syllabus
    • Class Introduction
    • Know Your Subject
    • Connection & Chemistry
    • Preparing Your Model for the Shoot
    • Creating Your Story
    • Creating an Outdoor Studio
    • Commercial Client Shoot
    • Bringing the Story Together
    • Image Review/Select