Ordinary to Extraordinary Ebook - $9.00 $45.00 USD

My introduction to Fine Art Portrait Photography. The essential guide for beginner photographers interested in portraits.

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What's inside the e-book

Chapter 1 - Introduction
  • Who I am, and why me
  • What you’ll get out of this book
  • How long will it take?
  • What you need
Chapter 2 - Portrait Photography
  • A brief history
  • Why portraits?
  • The importance and place of portraits in the art world
Chapter 3 - Principles of Photography
  • The Exposure Triangle
  • The Artistic Triangle
  • Secondary Effects
Chapter 4 - Equipment
  • Camera
  • Lens
  • Lighting
  • Accessories
  • The $500 kit
  • The $750 kit
  • The $1,000 kit
Chapter 5 - Camera Settings
  • Shooting Modes
  • Metering
  • Focus Modes
  • Focal Length
  • Image Formats
  • Other Settings
Chapter 6 - Light
  • What is Light and why it’s important
  • How to ‘see’ light
  • Natural vs. Artificial Light
  • Soft vs. Harsh Light
  • How to ‘improve’ light
  • Lighting terms and techniques
Chapter 7 - Art
  • The art of visual language
  • The art of storytelling
  • Finding emotional depth
  • Elements vs. principles of art
  • Fine art photography
Chapter 8 - Editing & Processing
  • Importance of Editing
  • Editing for Portraits
  • Artificial Intelligence
Chapter 9 - Portfolios & Pitching
  • Creating an online portfolio
  • Utilising social media for exposure
  • Networking and collaborating
Chapter 10 - Common Issues
  • Dealing with difficult light
  • Overcoming shyness and nervousness
  • Handling challenging subjects
  • Managing logistics
  • Recap of key concepts and techniques
  • Setting personal goals
  • Embracing creativity
Chapter 11 - Final Thoughts
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