Portrait Photography Basics: Capture and Edit Photos of People

Capturing the true essence of a person through a lens requires more than just pointing and shooting; it demands a blend of technical skill, communication, and post-processing polish. This text-only course guides you through the entire creative pipeline of portrait photography, from setting up your camera to final digital retouching. You will learn how to confidently work with subjects to achieve natural poses while mastering the essential software tools needed to elevate your work. By reading through our structured explanations and practical workflows, you will transition from auto-mode guesswork to deliberate, artistic control over your portraiture. You will understand how to establish a comfortable rapport with your subjects, manage lighting, and execute a professional editing workflow that makes your images stand out. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational camera settings and manual exposure controls for portraiture - Apply proven posing techniques to guide subjects into natural, flattering expressions - Organize and select your best shots efficiently within Lightroom - Perform essential color correction and exposure adjustments to enhance portrait tones - Practice subtle retouching and blemish removal techniques in Photoshop - Implement modern non-destructive editing workflows to preserve your original image data This course begins with fundamental photography concepts, explaining exposure, aperture, and depth of field before moving into subject interaction and digital editing. You will read step-by-step breakdowns of Lightroom and Photoshop tools, learning exactly how and when to apply them for natural-looking results. This course is designed specifically for beginners with no prior photography or editing experience. All you need is a camera with manual controls and access to Lightroom and Photoshop to start reading and start reading.