Photography and Digital Imaging - Portrait Photography

Portrait Photography (PHDI 2130)

Total Credits: 3
Lecture Credits: 2.00
Lab Credits: 1.00

Description: This studio course covers the basics of professional portrait photography. You will explore the ins and outs of people photography as you develop interpersonal communication skills and photographer-to-subject rapport; learn lighting and posing techniques for individual, environmental and group portraits; and examine portrait applications in the professional marketplace and the equipment requirements needed to succeed in the portrait photography industry. Upon completing this course, you will have a portrait portfolio consisting of children, groups, couples, individuals and environmental portraits. You must provide your own digital SLR and light meter for this course.

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Prerequisites: 

PHDI 1230, PHDI 1250 or instructor approval.