1. Looking at Portraiture
The power of portraits
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The elements of effective portraits
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What kinds of portraits do you want to take?
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2. Stories and Subjects
Connecting with your subject
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Working with locations
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What makes a portrait narrative?
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3. Lighting Considerations
Photo review: Lighting examples
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Seeing and working with natural light
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Not all light is visible
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Seizing golden opportunities
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Shooting with window light
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Photo review: Working with light
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4. Composition Considerations
Photo review: Composition examples
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Thinking about composition
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Composition and the story
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Posing and positioning your subject
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Photo review: Composition in print
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5. Gear Considerations
Understanding camera bodies
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Choosing lenses
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Packing the essential gear for a shoot
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Camera handling tips
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A down-to-earth approach to gear
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Conclusion
Further resources
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Conclusion
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