Prerequisites

• Completion of "Photography and Image Editing" course.
• An experience in the field of photography.

Course Description

Despite portrait, capturing images of people, faces, or animals, being a deep-rooted art, it gained particular importance with the advent of camera due to its ability to record the finest details, which, in turn, creates specificity. This type of photography requires not only proficiency and creativity but also a spiritual connection and a delicate sense between the photographer and the subject to visually embody all expressive values.

Course Objective

By the end of this course, participants will:
• Identify the basics and characteristics of portrait.
• Distinguish between different types of portrait.
• Enhance the quality of portrait photography.
• Develop technical skills in portrait photography.

Course Outline

• Theoretical introduction and basic concepts:
- Brief history of the evolution of portrait art and its significance.
- Characteristics of portrait and distinguishing it from the other visual arts.
- Use different types of portrait photography to reveal or hide feelings.
- Important practices in portrait photography world and overcoming obstacles.

• Types of portrait:
- Newborn and infant portrait photography.
- Youth portrait photography.
- Portrait photography of elderly.

• Creative skills:
- Importance of lighting and camera angles in showing the individual’s spirit.
- How to get the perfect portrait shot.
- How to capture the human moment, privacy, and embodiment of feelings.

• Technical skills:
- Portrait lighting in the studio.
- Portrait photography in outdoor locations.
- Types of lenses and lighting used.
- Techniques for editing through Photoshop.

Course Benefits

• A graduation certificate by Aljazeera Media Institute.