Wellington
Portrait Photography Course in Wellington
The Portrait Photography Course teaches you to direct and light real people, and Wellington's portrait work is steady and specific: corporate headshots, graduation seasons at two universities, and small studios that have learned to work with the wind.
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What You'll Learn
- Module 1: Getting Set Up: Cameras & Equipment
- Module 2: Working With People
- Module 3: Studio & Natural Light
- Module 4: Black & White Portraiture
- Module 5: Posing & Direction
- Module 6: Retouching Portraits
- Module 7: Portrait Specialities
- Module 8: Developing Your Portfolio
- Module 9: Building A Portrait Business
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Real working photographers review every assignment you submit and tell you what to change.
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Passionate and Experienced Tutors
Self-Paced Study
Flexible Payment Options Available
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Portrait photography in Wellington
Wellington's portrait backdrops are about shelter and texture. The Botanic Garden gives you open shade and greenery; the Old Government Buildings verandahs and the Parliament grounds give you heritage stone and even light, which is why so many corporate headshots in this city are made there. Cuba Street and Hannahs Laneway give you colour and murals for a more personal style. For environmental portraits with drama, the south coast at Ōwhiro Bay and Lyall Bay offers wind, rock and big skies, and teaches you to work fast.
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What Our Students Say
“I found the course very informative and really enjoyed how I could do each module at my own pace. Deb was very responsive and provided valuable and encouraging feedback. I especially liked how detailed the Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom modules were and the video resources. The course has definitely given me a solid foundation to build upon and I realise I am heading in the right direction with photography.”
Kylie
“I've just completed a photography course through learning online, the help I got was amazing and the course was extremely good. I learnt so much from this course and I would highly recommend going through them if your looking for a course to study from home.”
Samantha D'Silva
“I have just completed my Professional Photography course. Deb was my tutor and she was very helpful and quick to respond. The course information was very easy to understand and 'the work at your own pace' curriculum was super helpful being a Mum of 2.”
Gabby
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