Black & White Portraits
Nate Dappen
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- In-depth Instruction; over 117 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Equipment & Shooting Basics
15:53
Meet award-winning photographer Nate Dappen as he highlights the techniques you'll learn to capture gorgeous monochromatic portraits. In addition, find out what camera equipment you'll need to take them and discover Nate's favorite camera settings.
Introduction to Black-and-White Portraits
14:08
Portrait photography is guided by a few simple rules, which you'll learn with Nate's guidance. Delve into the basic guidelines for composition, such as the rule of thirds and the golden spiral. Then explore three different styles of portraiture: constructionist, environmental and candid.
Photographing Indoors
14:18
Learn Nate's secret to harnessing natural light, which can be challenging for photographers of all skill levels. Practice shooting monochromatic portraits indoors, then see how to turn any background into a studio background -- no matter your budget.
Photographing Outdoors
15:31
Outdoor photography presents endless variables: rain, sun, clouds and snow. Nate outlines his methods for getting the most out of available light and how to use flashes, reflectors and diffusers when all else fails. Plus, learn a variety of ways to create depth in your images using the surrounding environment.
Candid Portraits
10:21
Elevate the quality of your candid portraits with Nate's tips and tricks. Nate walks through the basics of capturing spontaneous images, including simple ways to connect with -- and direct -- your model to achieve lovely, natural-looking portraits.
Black-and-White Photos: Basic Editing
22:58
Discover simple ways to keep your images organized and your workflow efficient. In the process, you'll gain familiarity with important Lightroom editing tools to make basic adjustments to your photographs and create stunning monochromatic portraits.
Advanced Editing Techniques
23:39
Add more advanced editing techniques to your toolkit as you continue working in Lightroom. Nate offers step-by-step instruction on using the adjustment brush, gradient tool, cloning tool, filter presets and more to take your portrait work to the next level.
Learn why less is sometimes more! Join award-winning photographer Nate Dappen as he shares techniques for taking flawless monochromatic photographs. First, enjoy an overview of the equipment you’ll need, and learn which camera settings Nate relies on in his black-and-white work. Then, review strategies for successful composition, including the rule of thirds and the golden spiral, and find out how to work with any light, for stunning results. Moving on, Nate demonstrates how to create a perfect studio background, no matter your budget. And, he shares tips for using flashes, reflectors and diffusers to your advantage, when your lighting won’t cooperate. Next, discover the secrets to taking beautiful candid photographs, including Nate’s tried-and-true tips for telling a bad joke to elicit genuine emotion. Finally, dive into the post-production process and learn how to organize and edit your photos.
Nate Dappen
Nate Dappen brings a strong scientific background to his work. He studied photography and biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and received his Ph.D. in evolution and ecology from the University of Miami. For the past decade, Nate has photographed everything from weddings to wildlife. Recently, he has shifted his focus to creating nature- and adventure-themed media, a passion that led him to co-found the award-winning production company Days Edge Productions with fellow Craftsy instructor Neil Losin.
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