The Definitive Portraiture to Wedding

Program
PEPS INT20
Course in Detail

Contents :

Introduction

Course Dynamics and time frame

Course in detail

Post Production

Part 1 Portraiture

Part 2 Wedding photography

Part 3 Critique and review

Contact details and Payments

1.Introduction

Photography has become far more accessible and tangible

to the wider public. For many amateurs and
semi-professionals cameras and technology that effectively
do the thinking have taken away the control of constructing
a well-composed, crafted and considered image, with the
artistic and creative process being overshadowed by
gimmicks, plug-ins and effects. However, photographers
wishing to progress beyond ‘program’ mode, where the
camera makes the choices when producing the image,
would be advised to learn the tried and tested rules and
tools employed by photographers from film and high-end
digital photography if they wish to develop and progress
their work and ultimately take control of their image
making.

With this in-depth guide to portrait photography the

photographer will be taken through the basic rules of
portraiture, with the emphasis on getting it right in-camera
and learning to use the camera as a tool for image making
rather than relying on presets and modes to create the final
photograph.

Once The portraiture aspect is assimilated we can focus on the

Wedding aspect from setting up shop to delivering the final product.
Workflow with regard to business marketing, with regard to the wedding day
and with regard to post production and final output
is detailed and practised .

Every aspect of the art form will be discussed, from

cameras and lenses through to the final print, and all the
various stages in between. For the professional
photographer there is informative advice on how to get the
best from your clients, including how to communicate
effectively and how to pose your subject sympathetically to
create successful and meaningful images. Overall the
intention is to Introduction give the reader a deeper
knowledge of portraiture, enabling a more considered and
informed mind when producing images.
2. Course Dynamics and time frame

The aims of the course are to equip the student with

a practical working knowledge of the camera hey have
so that they may take composed imagery in all light
conditions and be confident doing so.

This is achieved in a 26 step course , an introduction

which refreshers both camera and post production
skills, and gives a course overview and timetable.
The practical is achieved with on location photo shoots in
all light conditions and both a pre wedding photo shoot
and complete wedding day photo shoot . The course is
broken up into 2 major parts. The first being portraiture as
a majority of the skills learnt will be applied in part 2.
The second part is the specialisation of the portraiture
In a wedding scenario .

Theory and post production are grouped together

using pictures from the photo shoots
as the examples. The Wedding album is derived
from the wedding day.

The course is completed with a portfolio and critique

of this work The timetable is set up around the students
external commitments and the lighting conditions
need for specific photo shots.
3. Course Detail per Session

1. Course review and working through study materials

2. Camera refresher /Photoshop refresher
3. Shoot 1 Ambient Sculptured light
4. Post Processing – Bridge :Archiving and rating
5. Shoot 2 Ambient Sculptured light
6. Post Processing – ACR Raw conversions and Global editing
7. Shoot 3 On location event
8. Post Processing – ACR and Batch editing
9. Shoot 4 Studio 1
10. Post Processing – Photoshop and Smart objects
11. Shoot 5 Studio 2
12. Post Processing – Photoshop and Local Adjustments
13. Critique and portfolio
14. Wedding Business aspects and advice. Review for Practical 1
15. Practical Shoot 1- Posing
16. Post Processing- Portrait Retouching Techniques Part 3
17. Wedding camera, light and composition techniques
18. Practical Shoot 2- The Couple Shoot.
19. Post Processing - Portrait Retouching Techniques Part 2
20. Post Processing - Portrait Retouching Techniques Part 3
21. Practical Shoot 3- The Wedding Day
22. Post Processing 1 Raw conversions and batch processing
23. Post Processing 2: Print and Coffee table Work flows
24. Post Processing 3: Wedding Coffee table Books/ Albums
25. Review and critique Part 1 Portraiture
26. Review and critique Part 2 Wedding images and album
4.Part 1 All about Portraiture
4.1 Course Objectives
Art and Technique
1 The Photographer
2 The Camera
3 The Client
4 In the Studio
5 On Location
6 Composition
7 Post Production
8 The Final Print
Workflow and technique
1. Preparing For The Session
2. Backgrounds
3. The Subject
4. Posing Fundamentals
5. Group Portraits
6. Lighting Equipment
7.Lighting Techniques
8. Window Lighting
9. Outdoor Portraits
10. Camera And Lens
11. Composition
12. Exposure
13.Creative Choices
4.2 Course Dynamics and time frame

The aims of the course are to equip the student with

a practical working knowledge of the camera hey have
so that they may take composed imagery in all light
conditions and be confident doing so.
This is achieved in a 12 step course , an introduction
which refreshers both camera and post production
skills, and gives a course overview and timetable.
The practical is achieved with five photo shoots in
all light conditions.
Theory and post production are grouped together
using pictures from the photo shoots
as the examples
The course is completed with a portfolio and critique
of this work The timetable is set up around the students
external commitments and the lighting conditions
need for specific photo shots.

Theory
1.Introduction
2.Preparing the session
3. Figure ground relationship
4. Posing Fundamentals
5. Group Portraits
6. Lighting Equipment
7. Lighting Techniques
8. Window Lighting
9. Outdoor Portraits
10. Camera and lenses
11. Exposure
12.Critique

Practical
1. Ambient Sculptured light
2. Ambient Sculptured light 2
3. Event/ Outdoor Photo shoot
4. Studio 1 Consistent lighting
5. Studio 2 Strobe Lighting
6. On Location Strobe Lighting
Post Production
1.The Background.
2. The cosmetics Products .
3. Composing the Lifestyle.
4. Integrating the Lifestyle .
5. Professional Retouching Technique.
6. Makeup and Hair.
7. The Mark-ups.
8. Delivering the File.

4.3 Course in detail

Theory
Session Photographer’s workflow Camera Editing Printing
Session Composition and Portraiture
Session Natural light dynamics: direction , quality and quantity
Session Classical Lighting techniques and sculpturing light
Session Portraiture with regards to: Focal length, F/stop and ISO
Session Metering and exposure’s creative input
Session Dynamic portraiture and contemporary composition
Practical
Photo shoot Figure Ground relationship and Lighting techniques
Photo shoot Posing Fundaments and Composition
Photo shoot Ambient Indoor light and reflective lighting
Photo shoot Outdoor light and group portraits
Photo shoot Studio lighting techniques and Exposure with strobes
Editing
Session Bridge and ACR/Lightroom workflow
Session ACR Palette tools and workflow
Session ACR and Photoshop and production
Session Retouching in Ps with layers and masks Part 1
Session Retouching Part 2 Output and workflow review

4.4 Critique and Portfolio

The first half has an end product, a portfolio which will consist of the student best images
thought the course. These will be review in the last session and discussion on their merits
and improvements will conclude the course
5. Part 2 All About Wedding Photography

5.1 Course Objectives

Art and Technique

1 The Photographer
2 The Camera
3 The Couple
4 Pre –weeding shooting and planning
5 Ceremony lighting and composition
6 Formal lighting and Composition
7 Glamour Couple shoot Style, lighting and composition
8 The Final Print
Workflow and technique
1. Practical wedding day workflow
2. Backgrounds
3. The Subject
4. Posing Fundamentals
5. Group Portraits
6. Lighting Equipment
7.Lighting Techniques
8. Window Lighting
9. Outdoor Portraits
10. Camera And Lens
11. Exposure
12.Creative Choices
5.2 Course Dynamics and time frame

Session 13. Wedding Business aspects and advice. Review for Practical 1
Session 14. Practical Shoot 1- Posing
Session 15 Post Processing- work-flows
Session 16,Wedding camera, light and composition techniques
Session 17 Practical Shoot 2- The Couple Shoot.
Session 18. Post Processing - Portrait Retouching Techniques Part 1
Session 19. Post Processing - Portrait Retouching Techniques Part 2
Session 20. Practical Shoot 3- The Wedding Day
Session 21 Post Processing 1: Raw conversion and batch processing workflow
Session 22. Post Processing 2:Pro portraiture retouching workflow
Session 23 Wedding Coffee table Books/ Albums format and styles
Session 24 Wedding album and High resolution client output

Session 3 :The Wedding Photography Business

-Preparation
-Business principle -Business plans
-Wedding ethics and legal contracts
-Equipment consideration and work-flows
-Pre wedding: getting clients -Post wedding
-Selling your product
-Media Marketing

Session 14. Practical Shoot 1- Posing

-An in-depth look at posing (with emphasis on light,
-composition and individual style)
-Building a report
-Dynamics of posing and couple shooting
-Dynamics of Bridal Imagery
-Lighting Techniques and principles
-Posing Techniques and principles
-Style and individual stylist development
Session 15. Post Processing- work-flows
-Time frames Input, output and turnaround
-Archiving and storage
-Wedding image analysis and ratings
-Camera raw processing work-flows
-Photoshop work-flows

Session 16,Wedding camera, light and composition techniques

-Wedding chronology and the camera
-Camera equipment
-Camera Techniques
-Aperture considerations
- Shutter speed considerations
- Lens consideration
-Lighting
-Composition

Session 17. Practical Shoot 2- The Couple Shoot

-The Pre shoot/ Engagement Shoot
-The interview
-The bride
-The Groom.

Session 18. Practical Shoot 2- The Couple Shoot

-The Pre shoot/ Engagement Shoot
-The interview
-The bride
-The Groom.

Session 19 . Post Processing -Portrait Retouching Techniques Part 1

-Camera Raw
-Work flows
- Filters
-Batch processing
-Professional Retouching .
-Workflows and software
-Tools
-Tabs
-Windows and Art space
 -Skin Part 1

Session 20- Post Processing -Portrait Retouching Techniques Part 2

-Skin Part 2
-Eyes
-Mouth lips and teeth
-Liquefy and shape
-Filters
-Plug ins
-Output formats and print considerations.

Session 21. Practical Shoot 3- The Wedding Day

-Planning, documents and contact details
-Events as they unfold
-Getting Ready
-Ceremony
-Couple Shoot
-Reception
-Equipment /Check lists
-Lighting Considerations
-Work flows and styles
-Back ups

Session 22. Post Processing 1 : Raw Conversion and Batch processing

-Workstation set up

-Rating and Processing

-Ps and Image processor

-File achieving for album

Session 23. Post Processing 2: Print and Coffee table Work flows
-Workstation setups
-template creation and review
-File formats and Output
-Coffee book options
-Packages

Session 24. Post Processing 3: Wedding Coffee table Books/ Albums

-Art space and windows
-Tools
-Filters and Plugins
-Software and Multi Media

7.Part 3 Review and critique

Session 25/26 . Review and critique

-Analysis of image from Practical Shoots
-Critique of Images and Critique of Coffee table Book

Final Thoughts

The Course is set for a 6 month cycle, having on session per week. This is aimed primarily at part
time students. Full time students can complete the course in a 3 month cycle with 2 sessions per
week. The amount for home learning and practising both with the camera and in post-production is
extensive and the student has to commit themselves to this aspect of the course.

The course is under stewardship of the Mentor who will teach the student one-on-one , this to allow
the student a full scope in developing their photography at their pace . It also allows the Mentor to
gauge the development of the student during the course and to strengthen weak areas and assist in
the individual stylistic evolution.

On Completion the School will submit a portfolio to the ICO (International Camera Organisation) and
thereafter, if accepted, a diploma in Freelance Photographer: Specialising in Wedding and
Portraiture, is awarded.
Contact Details and Pricing

Website: http://portelizabethphotographicschool.weebly.com/
Mobile: +27 071 478 9363
Email: [email protected]

All study material including Videos, book and Documents are provided.

Price R7 200.00

Payment and/or payment instalment can be finalised

when inquiring to register for the course