Do the other photographers in your area charge really low prices? Are there dozens of new photographers starting businesses in your area every month? Do you struggle to get your clients focused on your art instead of on price? In a world where every other person you meet is a professional photographer, it's harder than ever to earn a decent income with photography. Many photographers struggle to compete, and as a result, end up dropping their prices to poverty-level wages. It doesn't have to be this way! I've done the research. I've incorporated my years of corporate sales and business experience into the photography world. And I've painstakingly tested pricing and sales methods over the course of dozens of actual portrait sessions. The result is the Portrait Photography Sales System that you'll learn in this course. I'll hold your hand and lead you step-by-step through the entire sales process, including: building an effective and profitable price list what products to offer - and what products to ditch what to say when the client first calls or emails you how to run a pre-portrait consultation that will result in big sales - before you've taken a single picture! how to shoot for the big order running an efficient and effective sales session There are NO aggressive sales techniques in this system - you'll sell big by building an emotional connection between your client and your art. Will you make $1,500 on every shoot? Maybe yes, maybe no - a lot of it depends on where you live and the quality of your photography. But if you follow the steps outlined in the course you'll be on your way to making the most money you possibly can with your portrait photography business. Here's what some students have said about my other photography business courses: The best explanation of pricing ever!!!!! Excellent! After several years of wedding photography, this really exposed my weaknesses in marketing of my wares and made my business side a lot simpler! Excellent, valuable information! Laurence adds clarity to the very difficult topic of wedding package pricing. The class is broken into very manageable pieces, so you always know exactly what it is you are dealing with. The explanations are clear and precise, and full of real world examples. Highly recommended!

Who Am I? Hi, my name is Mark Timberlake and I have been a commercial photographer for over 6 years and in this course I will share the simple techniques that commercial photographers use in demanding, high pressure environments, to get portraits that tell a story using the light they have available… fast! *This course is included in the Photography Composition & Portrait Photography Masterclass - so do not purchase this if you have that course! Beautiful Portraits We are going to show you how to take beautiful portraits just using the light available, so it does not matter where you are and no matter what the conditions are, you will be able to take compelling images that will wow your family and friends. Use Natural & Artificial Light That is both natural light and artificial light outdoors and indoors, so you will learn how to use any light source in your photography and still get interesting and powerful images. Once you have been through this course you will be able to create compelling and powerful portraits quickly and easily and will understand why you are getting the images that you are capturing and why they work so well. No Mumbo Jumbo All of this with as little technical mumbo jumbo as is humanly possible, you can take this course with any camera, so it does not matter if you have a mobile phone, a compact camera or DSLR, this course will help you get the best out of your camera. Elements Covered: Here are the elements that will be covered in the course: Learn what equipment you will need for this course. Understand the difference between hard light and soft light. Learn how to use soft light outdoors and soft light indoors. You will also learn how to use hard light outdoors and soft light indoors. We will cover how to choose your backgrounds and how to pose your subjects. All of this in as simple language as possible! Enroll Now So enroll now and learn how to take compelling and engaging portraits using just your camera and the light available in your environment and amaze your friends and family with your new found skills!

So, you like taking portraits, that’s great, but how happy are you with the results and could you do better? In this course you’ll learn many of the tips and tricks that professional photographers use for creating stunning portraits, and  in a varying assortment of environments, both inside and outside. At the end of the course you’ll be armed with so many ideas, that you’ll no longer need to worry about freezing up, or wondering what to do next with your subjects. ·         Learn the fundamentals of portrait lighting and lighting patterns ·         Discover new ways of taking photos of individuals on location in live sessions ·         Learn my relaxed methods for taking photos of families and children in live sessions ·         Laugh at my 17 tips for getting great expressions from families and children ·         Learn how I pose people to make them look relaxed ·         Watch and learn from my live maternity sessions with an 8 month pregnant mum-to-be. ·         Discover some specialist ideas for amazing portraits Content and Overview Suitable for beginners, intermediates and even advanced photographers, you’l learn  the fundamentals of portrait photography along with many tips and ideas for adding drama and creativity to your portraits. Rather than just using paid models, this course also has live sessions with friends, and families with their children. Some of these are typical location sessions where we just walk around in parks taking photos. This is an extremely varied course demonstrating both natural light and off-camera flash portraits, with some specialist ideas that you can easily replicate, plus many tips on composition You’ll see how I interact with people to make them feel more comfortable, which in turn helps to get better expressions. All videos on this course are downloadable On completing this course you’ll have the knowledge, know how and confidence to tackle many portrait scenarios.

This is a course about external off camera flash light on location using strobist tecnique. Starting from presenting the gear, camera, trigger, flash and lenses, to properly connect by hotshoe mount and setup them. On a real set in outdoor place I will show how to position light stand, set correct aperture, iso and shutter value. Subject of my image will be a not professional female model, so I'll teach how to manage her choosing right position against backlight of the sun. Use flare and sunray as a creative prop in the scene by underexpose sunlight and correct exposure on the model. Is a crash coursse for beginner, in a single session you could be ready to start shooting by yourself. Onelight method permit you to have fun immediately at firs try because you pay attention only to single illumination element. Many photographer like to obtain a great drama image straight out of camera before post produce the picture, this course is about improve sharpness contrast and make dramatic scene in every condition of natural or available light, expecially on location but you could manage this tecnique also at your home, in a sunny or cloudy day, without modifier the strobe you see in this video make a great strong shadows. This course is open for beginner and intermediate photographer, it helps amateurs and professional photographers who wants to obtain fast good portrait of friends, wife, children and then apply the light scheme also on still life images.

Featured Reviews: "This was a really interesting, enjoyable course. I learned so much information as well as learned so many different photo ideas and props you can use. Great course that I can't wait to try creating vintage photos, especially love the Sleeping Beauty one!" - Cindy Dupont "Loved going through course. Completely changed my attitude towards portrait photography." - Zoheb Mansuri Welcome to our course “Modern Vintage” - a new tutorial in our "Creative Portrait Series". In our photo studio, we have led over 50 photography workshops, specializing in creating conceptual photoshoots. And in this course, we will show you a style that was requested by many photographers, models and clients - a truly timeless and glamorous fine-art concept: HOW TO CREATE AN AMAZING SERIES OF "VINTAGE-INSPIRED" IMAGES! From the 1920's to the 1970’s... WE WILL COVER IT ALL! The history of film-making and photography in THE GOLDEN AGE OF HOLLYWOOD, the characteristic looks, the style, the lighting, live "fly on the wall" shoots - plus tons and tons of photography set ideas and inspiration! But first of all: Why do you need to learn about "Modern Vintage" photography? Vintage inspired movies and TV shows are trending right now and more and more people fantasize about the "good old days": Models want to show a different side of themselves in their portfolios and couples ask more and more for retro style engagement shoots, or even design vintage inspired weddings. If you look on Pinterest, Facebook or Instagram you will see tons and tons of images that resemble vintage styles. But why? Life wasn't necessarily easier back then. However: The images that we see on the news or on social media make it appear as if life was simpler yet more glamorous! Or at least looked more desirable: No complicated technologies, no internet trolls, no viral tweets - just beautiful neighborhoods with classic cars and classic people (who talked to each other because they knew their neighbors). You get the idea. And talking of people - they all looked so well dressed and fancy... When we look at those images we can escape reality for a while. We wonder how life has been for these people, there is a dreamy melancholy, and it appears almost magical. I mean : Who doesn't want to look glamorous and whimsical like a Hollywood Starlet or a Movie Icon on a film set - or at least would like to sneak into a time machine to get a glimpse of the past? There is something so glamorous and timeless about those vintage images that it's no wonder that many clients love to be captured this way... Simply put, there is no way around it: Photoshoots that resemble a past era are more in demand than ever, and are a fantastic opportunity for us photographers to create timeless yet fun photoshoots that capture our clients in a way that they will cherish forever! This Course Is For You - If You Want To: Offer a new category of photography for portraits, engagements or weddings Offer specialized model portfolios Create interesting Mini-Sessions, Increase your profit while standing out from your competition with fine art imagery Create new set-ups for your portraiture and are wondering “How can I style my photos in a certain way?” (maybe with the help of posing, lighting, exposure or photoshop) Get out of a creative rut and would love to explore a new field of techniques Enhance your portfolio with new styles - all while working on a budget Or maybe you are just trying to get a better understanding of the history of vintage photography! If any of these desires describe you, then this course is for you! If you love vintage images with a modern twist, then I promise you: You don’t want to miss out! :-) Check out our intro video for more details or enroll in the course right now and let’s get started! Over 20 Photoshoots with brand new concepts are waiting for you! See you soon! All the best, Sandy

Welcome to the complete Portrait Photography for Beginners course! We are so excited to help you take better portraits. If you're a relatively new photographer, this is the perfect portrait photography course to help you with this new skill! You'll learn everything you need to know to take better portraits with any camera - DSLR, mirrorless, smartphone, or point-and-shoot. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN: Start with our 6 tips to photographing better portraits: Choose a better background and compose your shot Lighting your portraits Properly and creatively expose your photo Play with depth of field Think about colors Interacting and posing your subject You'll learn portrait photography with real world demonstrations! Join Will Carnahan, professional photographer and instructor, in a full demonstration to see how you can use our 6 tips in real life. Learn how to edit your portraits to look even better! Use free and professional photo editing apps on your phone, tablet, or computer. You'll learn how to use different apps to professionally make your portraits look even better. Share your photos on social media! Get modern tips for sharing your photos on Instagram and Facebook. Use these tips to advance your professional photography career - if that's what your goal is! COURSE BONUSES: Downloadable photos to practice editing with Tips for how to shoot weddings, headshots, and family portraits Premium support from your instructors WHY TAKE THIS COURES FROM US: So, why should take this course from us? There are plenty of portrait photography courses to choose from. But we believe that we've created a course that can truly help you take better portraits in less time. Video School Online has created some of the best selling online photography courses, and we always strive to help you learn new skills in a fun and engaging way! Lastly, we have a 30-day 100% money back guarantee! Try out this course, and see if you like it. There's absolutely no risk! We can't wait to see you in the course!

Featured Review: "It is just perfect, we have a lot of well explained information with lots of samples and also the PDF... just get it trust me." Thank you Carlos Albert Martinez Gomez! Welcome to our course “Posing Like A Pro: Create Your Best Portraits Ever”! This is Part 1 of our posing series and is a ‘classroom’ style course, covering the 200 page eBook 'Posing Like A Pro'. Make sure you download the PDF from lecture 4! I will talk through examples of great poses, bad poses, and things to look for - all supported by images and assignments from the book. It's the perfect precursor to Part 2 of our posing series: "The Ultimate Posing Flow", which is a live photography studio session, showing you how to implement the poses with real models. Here we focus more on the "do's" than the "don'ts" Why did I make this course? Whilst teaching workshops I realized that most of the attending photographers were really savvy about photography techniques and new technology but would freeze when they had to pose the Model or would run out of ideas very quickly. Nine times out of ten we had the following scenario: Student talking to the Model: “Do this! Do something completely different! OK good, let’s go somewhere else”. Me to the Student: “Why don’t you finetune the pose or develop it further?” Student: “Well, I don’t know how….I don’t know anything about posing!” So, that’s when I realized 2 things: First: It was time to write my own book about posing to really break things down as much as possible! And Second: Why not also turn this book into a tutorial so I could demonstrate all those poses and scenarios? Because THIS way my photography students could take the book with them to their shoots (for some guidance and reference) AND also watch me demonstrating all those poses (plus seeing overlaid images to understand even better why some poses work and some don’t) So, let me tell you a few things about “Posing Like A Pro”: In this course you will learn ALL the THEORY about posing STEP-BY-STEP. You will learn to design poses that flatter your Model and your Client. You will understand the importance of animating the Model’s body and why it’s critical to the Success of Storytelling . Being a great Portrait Photographer means being able to create memorable images continuously AND on the spot. And this is exactly the No. 1 WORRY for many new (and even intermediate) photographers: How can you guarantee your Model or Clients these amazing images, that make them look like a million dollars - time after time after time? (And without that you need to freak out!) This is why you will learn the following: How to Evaluate Your Location / Your Subject / Your Lenses How to Create Great Shooting Concepts How to Pose the Body to Look Effortlessly Slim How to Pose Your Model’s Hands in Flattering Ways How to Use Props to Enhance Your Story Learn the Difference Between Male and Female Posing How to Pose People with Weight Issues Learn about the Importance of the Right Light What to Do When Your Mind Goes Blank Why Different Photographic Styles Demand Different Posing And So Much More! At the end of “Posing Like A Pro” you will be able to flow through the poses, without your client looking stiff or unnatural and without your mind ever going blank. You will know all the tricks to accentuate your subject’s best features whilst integrating location, lighting and communication. Also - Our little assignments will help you to practice your photography skills actively to really deepen your understanding of pro and cons of certain poses. AND: In your course materials in Section 2 (Lecture 4) and again in the final Lecture, you will find a link to your own copy of “Posing Like A Pro” e-book (which includes even more secrets: For example the “7- ingredients-recipe” for producing outstanding photography!) Intrigued? Ready to Create Your Best Portraits Ever? Go ahead and watch our previews or - if you want to learn all our tricks right now: Enroll into “Posing Like A Pro” and let’s get started in creating your own posing flow! See you soon! Sandy _________________________ Some reviews: "I really enjoyed Sandy's course, friendly explained the "how-to" and "why" with no bla-bla (means: not boring) to get the most flattering pictures of/for your clients. I think it covers everything for posing as summary of the greatest books about posing out there. Additionally you get the whole thing as PDF inside the course to download. Very professional, highly recommended !" - Peter Leinfellner "amazing explanation and a phenomenal instructor" - Lisa Dubinsky "What a fantastic set of material from someone who clearly has a lot of experience photographing all kinds of people and models. I love how Sandy clearly explains each topic and is very easy to follow and implement. Seems like a lot of instructors talk very high level, but she goes into each detail about posing, and has done a lot of research on the matter. Highly recommended." - Will Perez

Featured Review: "It was definitely a good match. I am trying to set up my own home studio and it is the second course I take with her. I love how clearly she explain things with German accent and easy going smiling kind manners. I am learning a lot cause when I don't have a professional model but a couple, or a mum or kids or families, it is not so easy for me to pose them :) this course helps to still get the images you want" - Alexandra Grippa Hi and Welcome to our course The Ultimate Posing Flow For Portrait Photographers! This is Part 2 of our posing series "Posing Like A Pro" - join us in the photography studio for live sessions where we put everything you learned in Part 1 into practice! Or if you already have a little experience, then jump right in here. BONUS: Includes PDF sheets with almost 1500 poses for you to download and take to your shoots! Also: Closed Captions are available! In our photo studio we have led over 50 photography workshops so far, specializing in creating conceptual photoshoots. And knowing how to pose a model or client is a big part of a successful shoot. I realized that most of my students were really savvy about photography techniques and new technology but started to freeze when they had to pose the model. One of the most important skills that you will need to develop as a portrait photographer is being able to direct your subjects into the right pose. It will make your model or client feel natural, and your photography session will flow. At the end of this course, you will know how to pose your clients and models for the most flattering pictures. If you watched my tutorial ‘posing like a pro’ or if you have already learned the foundations of posing for portrait photography,  this course takes those lessons even further by bringing you into my studio where you can watch how I put it all together into a real shoot to create the ‘posing flow’. To give you a real life experience, I will show you how I work with a model versus a couple that never stood in front of the camera. None of the shoots are rehearsed with the exception that I briefed our model Rebecca to bring some different wardrobe items for variety. This means you will see realistic posing problems and questions that your client or model might have, and how I communicate with them to bring them into the right pose. The entire tutorial is shot from my point of view, so you are more than just a fly on the wall - you see everything almost exactly as if you were behind the camera! Each time I take a shot, the image is overlaid so you can see the result straight away. There is no post production on them - they are ‘SOOC’ - straight out of camera with the exception that they are cropped in ACR. Sometimes I’ve also adjusted the white balance because different styles of image look best when they are warmer or cooler in tone. In this course you will learn: How to pose models and clients - females, males, and couples. Standing vs sitting poses, and tips for slimming bigger clients How to quickly create different styles to offer more variety and enhanced sales: from headshots, beauty, dreamy, fashion, edgy, and more. Getting creative with concepts such as my trademark ‘lying on the floor’ setup How to modify your communication style for experienced models vs regular clients How to create an amazing experience and have fun while still getting the shot One point to keep in mind as I will be covering a lot of detail that may seem impossible to get right all the time: don’t worry about the perfect pose, because it’s hard even for “super-pros” to achieve a “100%” perfect result - and if in doubt it’s always ‘Emotions Over Posing”. However if you are interested in knowing why a client maybe didn’t buy certain images due to things they didn’t like about themselves then our tutorial will tell you all about how you can best flatter your client. This course is for the beginner to intermediate portrait photographer who is looking for a practical hands on approach to learning how to create a posing flow so that they will never run out of ideas again! So if you are interested in seeing me in action, go ahead and watch some previews! Or if you want to develop your posing flow to the highest standard: Enroll now and let’s get started in creating your best pictures ever! See you soon! P.S : Closed Captions are available, so you can either listen or read (or both) to my posing instructions! Have fun!

Featured Reviews: "One of the best courses on Udemy. Instructor is highly knowledgeable and teaches many applicable concepts at perfect pace that you can implement immediately to start taking better pictures. I will definitely be getting other courses by Sandy Dee in the future." - Aaron Carlson "Well organized, clear instruction and experienced instructor. This is one of the best photographic instruction teams on Udemy." - John Harrop WELCOME TO: "The Ultimate Recipe For Taking Amazing Portraits Every Time!" - A new tutorial in our portrait photography series! In this course you will learn EVERYTHING there is to know about portraiture and how to flatter your models and clients in the best possible way! From Posing to Lighting to Storytelling: Learn our seven SPECIAL ingredients and master your photography workflow - LIKE A PRO! Have you ever looked at images on Instagram or 500 pix or Flickr and wondered: "Why are these portraits so amazing?" And not only that: Days, weeks, or even months go by... but - you can't stop thinking about these photographs!! Was it the lighting, the pose, the expression...? You can't tell…. Which ingredients made such pictures so unforgettable? Why do they "stick" in your head? And how can you amaze your clients and models in a similar way??? You keep wondering: "I have great (maybe even expensive) gear. I know my camera inside out. I know how to shoot in manual mode. I am a wizard with lighting... so - what am I missing here?" Somehow - you feel your images don't live up to their potential. Or - maybe SOMETIMES they turn out quite nicely. :-) But then other times - not so much. :-( And you don't just wonder HOW you can achieve this "Wow" factor in your images... But: How can you create this "WOW" factor WITH CONSISTENCY? Could there be a specific secret? Or something like a "recipe" for great portraits? I am here to tell you: Yes, there is! Welcome to our SPECIAL ingredients recipe . The only RECIPE you need to know to create amazing images - time after time after time!! We all know that photography is waaaaay more complicated than "just" pressing the shutter button! There are so many things that potentially turn a photoshoot into a disaster. If you want to know how to turn struggle into success - then you are at the right place: In this course you will learn: Posing from head to toe - learn how to flatter your model in every situation Learn to tell the right story for your image How to brief your client and model Identify your shooting style Understand the "who / where / when / what and why" of your image How to come up with exciting concepts Find the right composition for your image How to create airy exposures for dreamy images Everything you need to know about flattering lighting How to shape your model with shadow The importance of the ambient feel of your image Popular mistakes - and how to avoid them Tips on the right editing My biggest secret: How to flatter everybody with ONE simple trick And so much more! At the end of this course (and with a little practice) - you will cook up the most delicious portraits - like a MASTER PHOTOGRAPHY CHEF! You will WOW your clients every time - While shooting with ease. And most importantly: While having confidence in yourself and: While having fun! If you want to know how to create amazing portraits...Enroll now! I am looking forward to teaching you all my tricks! Happy Shooting!

Have you ever wanted to "extract" a person from a photo, and place them against a different background?  Have you tried this, only to see results that looked fake?  In this class, I'm going to show you exactly how to cut people out of an image, and move them to a new background.  No selection knowledge is needed.  I'll start at the very beginning. Now, you're probably asking, why in the world would I would I want to subject myself to this type of tedious work?  Well, let me give you a few reasons: This process make your images look REALLY COOL!  Your clients will love this look, and will be amazed at how you did this. This will set you apart from your competition.  With the cost of DSLR camera so low, there are more "professional" photographers than ever!   These techniques will give you the edge you need to stand out. It's easy and fun! This technique will allow you to take event portraits in a school gym, a dull room, or a dance studio.  If you have a blank wall to work with, you've got everything you need (except for the camera and a light). Please re-read number 1. Your clients will remember you, and you'll be a topic of conversation to anyone who sees your work! This is a basic compositing course.  You'll need Photoshop, preferably the latest version (Photoshop CC 2017), and a brief knowledge of layers and layer masks. I love compositing, and I hope you will too after taking this class.  If you have any questions, I'm more than happy to help!