Lighting for Photographers: Portraiture

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Free Online Course: Lighting for Photographers: Portraiture provided by LinkedIn Learning 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. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Lighting for Photographers: Portraiture is taught by Natalie Fobes.

Overview
  • Explore the techniques behind lighting for portraiture.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Welcome
    1. Looking at the Light
    • Understanding lighting positions
    • Deconstruct photos to study lighting
    2. Portrait Lighting Setups
    • Using butterfly lighting for portraits
    • Lighting a portrait with the Rembrandt pattern
    • Working with the split lighting pattern
    • Backlighting in portraits
    • Lighting a portrait with clamshell lighting
    3. Advanced Portrait Lighting
    • Exploring a four-light portrait scenario
    • Portrait scenario: Athlete
    • Using wraparound lighting for a portrait
    • Lighting for different skin tones
    4. Common Adjustments in Post
    • White balance for skin
    • Global lighting adjustments
    • Work with the details
    • Direct attention to the subject
    Conclusion
    • Goodbye