Going Pro with Portrait Photography: How to Turn Your Photography Hobby into a Job

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Free Online Course: Going Pro with Portrait Photography: How to Turn Your Photography Hobby into a Job provided by Skillshare is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Going Pro with Portrait Photography: How to Turn Your Photography Hobby into a Job is taught by Sean Dalton.

Overview
  • Always dreamed of turning your photography hobby into a job? It's easier than you think. Travel to Thailand with iconic Instagrammer Sean Dalton as he takes you through everything you need to know in order to start making money as a professional photographer.

    Within 6 months of shooting his first portrait for $60, Sean was making a over $4000 per month in portrait sales. In this 90 minute straightforward and practical course, Sean shares all of his secrets of success, speaking about topics such as:

    • Finding your first paid client
    • Planning your shoot 
    • Identifying shooting locations
    • Best gear for portrait photography
    • How to shoot and edit a professional portrait
    • and so much more.

    Whether you're an aspiring freelance photographer or simply a hobbyist that enjoys shooting portraits, this class tackles everything you need to know about becoming a professional photographer. Learn directly from pro photographer Sean Dalton, and gain direct behind the scenes access to a professional photo shoot. 

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    COURSE RESOURCES (Mentioned in course)

    • Sean's Classic Portrait Presets
    • Shootproof Photo Hosting
    • Squarespace, Wix, Adobe Portfolio
    • Best lens to buy video

    Subscribe to Sean on YouTube

    Check out Sean's Instagram

    Visit Sean's website.

    Check out Sean's other Skillshare Classes

    • Becoming an Instagram Influencer: Creating Authentic Content and Monetizing Your Following
    • Cafe Photography for Instagram - Telling Visual Stories with Emotional Cafe Photos

    Questions about the project or not sure where to start? Contact Sean directly at [email protected] or on Instagram at @seandalt.

Syllabus
    • Class Introduction
    • Establishing a Portfolio
    • Class Project
    • Entire Portrait Process
    • Attributes of a good portrait photographer
    • Finding your First Client
    • Gear
    • Pricing
    • Before the Shoot
    • Shooting
    • Sending Proofs to Clients
    • Editing
    • After the Shoot
    • Closing Thoughts