Lighting for Photographers: Portraiture

Introduces the techniques behind lighting for portraiture.In this course, photographer and teacher Natalie Fobes introduces the techniques behind lighting for portraiture. The course begins with a look at the role of light in setting the mood of a portrait, and then looks at the essential gear photographers need for continuous-light portraiture. (Much of the course is also applicable to strobe lighting.) Next, Natalie details a variety of common one-light and two-light lighting techniques, explaining exposure, metering considerations, and light modifiers along the way. The course concludes with several lighting tips, including minimizing physical challenges and do-it-yourself lighting gear instructions. Topics include: Understanding lighting positions Deconstructing photos to study lighting Lighting a portrait for a Rembrandt pattern Backlighting in portraits Examining a four-light portrait scenario Lighting for different skin tones