Learn how to take & edit environmental portrait photographs.

Have you ever wondered what environmental portrait photography is? How to photograph and how to edit them? Then this course is for you!

In this class, you will join me in learning how to create environmental portraits. Not only will we discuss what they are, but cover good and “bad” examples of them. We will also discuss the relationship between the subject and space, as well as how we can create and edit them regardless of your professional experiences.

Environmental portraits are portraits where the subject and the environment are the main characters of the story you're trying to tell. They go hand in hand, and the aim is for them to work together to bring your vision to life. You will follow me behind the scenes, and I’ll show you step by step how I create an environmental portrait image. You’ll learn pre-production, production (The fun part) and the post-production.

Throughout the lessons, with examples, you will learn the following:

What is an Environmental Portrait?
Brainstorm: Shot List & Mood Board
Understanding Your Location
Considering Your Lighting
The Subject in Relation to Space
Taking The Portrait: The Rapport
Editing: Lighting Adjustments

In my 10 years of experience as a photographer, oftentimes the location we photograph doesn't aid and sometimes hinders the story one is trying to tell with a picture or collection of images. Creating environmental portraits teaches you to remember, in the scope of creating photographs, how vital the space & place you photograph is. It is also a powerful tool for storytelling. It can improve your work by giving you a more holistic approach to your picture-making.

Whether you’re a beginner, enthusiast or professional, who wants to learn more about environmental portrait photography, this class is a great place to start! You don’t need any extra equipment besides your camera and the editing software Lightroom.

Looking forward to getting started and can't wait to see what you create!

Peter Meier

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