Portrait Photography 101

Master portrait photography fundamentals – lighting, composition, posing, gear, and editing.

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1h 12m

8 Modules

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Portrait Photography 101 teaches a practical, on-location system for creating professional portraits, covering smart gear choices (like the 50mm f/1.8), composition essentials (rule of thirds, framing, leading lines, diagonals, “blurry sandwich”), and lighting techniques that work anywhere (open shade, reflectors, natural bounce, matching exposure, direct sun, shooting into darkness). You’ll learn the exposure triangle with easy, repeatable settings, how to direct authentic emotion and movement, and posing frameworks for flattering, confident images. The course finishes with a streamlined Lightroom workflow for organizing, editing, and backing up thousands of photos. Designed for beginners and upgraders alike, it gives you proven tools you can use immediately.

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Instructor

Scott Robert Lim is a globally recognized environmental portrait and wedding photographer with a career spanning more than 25 years. His work has been featured in books and magazines worldwide, earning him a reputation for creativity, artistry, and excellence.

Today, Scott is a sought-after international speaker who shares his passion for photography with audiences around the globe. He is dedicated to coaching, mentoring, and inspiring photographers at every level of their journey.

Known for his enthusiastic teaching style, Scott has a unique ability to break down complex techniques into simple, practical methods that empower photographers to succeed.

Scott Robert Lim

Photographer, Sony Artisan Of Imagery

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E 50mm F1.8 OSS

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