Shoot: Portrait Photography Mini Course
File Format: 4 x HD Movies Duration: 12 Minutes Skill Level: Beginner
File Format: 4 x HD Movies Duration: 12 Minutes Skill Level: Beginner
Camera Used: Sony A6000
Lenses Used: Kit lens + SEL 50 F1.8 and FE 55 F1.8
This mini course introduces the skill of capturing flattering portraits of your subject that renders the eyes pin sharp and the background nicely blurred. You will be introduced to the skills of Aperture Priority, Selective Focus and Eye-AF, along with useful tips and techniques to achieve the best lighting on location. This course does not use any additional flash lighting but introduces the benefits of using a Sony prime lens that is capable of shooting portraits with very shallow depth-of-field. The movies include:
- Portrait Photography Tutorial One: 3 Minutes 46 Seconds
- Portrait Photography Tutorial Two: 3 Minutes 16 Seconds
- Capture Professional Looking Portraits: 3 Minutes 46 Seconds
- Using a scrim to soften harsh sunlight: 1 Minute 4 Seconds
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Camera Settings for Shooting Portraits – Sony Alpha A7RIII and A9
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