Lynda - Learning Portrait Photography

Learn simple techniques for creating great portraits. In this course, Levi Sim shows how to find and make great light with basic tools, and demonstrates the easiest methods for helping people look their best while remaining comfortable. Find out how to use reflectors, diffusers, and simple strobe setups to maximize existing light, and adjust your camera settings to get excellent raw results. Levi, an experienced portrait photographer, also helps you understand the goal for each session, and bring out the best in every subject. Start watching to learn how to take better portraits with simple tools in almost all shooting situations.
Topics include:
Finding a good spot to make a portrait
Making great light for a portrait in practically any situation
What camera settings to use for portraits
What accessories make portraiture better
How to talk to help people feel comfortable in a portrait