Narrative Portraiture: Foundations of Portraiture

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Genre: Video Training

In the Narrative Portraiture series, photographer and teacher Chris Orwig explores the use of elements such as location and natural light to create images that tell stories about their subjects and produce a strong emotional connection. In this first installment, Chris lays the groundwork for the series. The course begins with a discussion of portraiture and the characteristics that make an effective, story-filled portrait. Chris then explains the importance of establishing a connection with a subject and identifying those details that will help tell his or her story. Next, he explores elements such as location, natural lighting, and composition. The course concludes with an exploration of gear: the creative options that various lenses and cameras provide, and techniques for shooting efficiently and unobtrusively.

Topics include:

* The elements of narrative portraiture

* Choosing locations and working with natural light

* Connecting with your subject to better tell a story

* Composition strategies

* Choosing lenses and selecting gear for a shoot

* Camera-handling tips

Welcome 01m 32s

1. Looking at Portraiture 07m 28s

The power of portraits 01m 34s

The elements of effective portraits 03m 58s

What kinds of portraits do you want to take? 01m 56s

2. Stories and Subjects 23m 34s

Connecting with your subject 07m 54s

Working with locations 07m 07s

What makes a portrait narrative? 08m 33s

3. Lighting Considerations 28m 11s

Photo review: Lighting examples 06m 09s

Seeing and working with natural light 07m 47s

Not all light is visible 01m 07s

Seizing golden opportunities 01m 47s

Shooting with window light 01m 26s

Photo review: Working with light 09m 55s

4. Composition Considerations 19m 46s

Photo review: Composition examples 04m 03s

Thinking about composition 02m 19s

Composition and the story 07m 23s

Posing and positioning your subject 02m 32s

Photo review: Composition in print 03m 29s

5. Gear Considerations 19m 51s

Understanding camera bodies 06m 23s

Choosing lenses 05m 18s

Packing the essential gear for a shoot 02m 27s

Camera handling tips 03m 12s

A down-to-earth approach to gear 02m 31s

Conclusion 04m 24s

Further resources 03m 27s

Conclusion 00m 57s