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PHOTOGRAPHING PEOPLE BPH102

Duration (approx) 100 hours
Qualification
Statement of Attainment

Why Study How to Photograph People?

Portraiture is an important part of photographing people, but it is only part of a much bigger people of people photography.

A photographic portrait focuses on the person and attempts to convey an image of what or who the person is, whether physically, or perhaps spiritually or emotionally.  But people can also be photographed in other ways, where the focus might not be the individuals being photographed, but the social or cultural context (fashion, news events, sporting events etc.) or their relationship to the scene in which they are placed.

Who Is This Course Suitable For?

This course is suitable for anyone interested in improving their ability to take photographs of people. You might be a photographer who wants to expand or improve their skills. Or someone who wants to improve their photography as part of their job role or hobby. For example –

  • Bloggers
  • Influencers
  • Marketing personnel
  • Trainers
  • Teachers

Etc.

What Will You Learn in This Course?

This course is designed to help you develop your ability to take better and more visually expressive photographs of people.

With this course, you will learn –

  • The approaches, techniques and endless options to photographing the human subject.
  • How to set up a photo session, organize a studio, create different types of effects, and compose elements of an image to convey the desired impression.

The course includes categories of photography such as fashion, action, nude, wedding, street and portraiture.

It is a highly practical course, giving you an opportunity to focus on those areas of people photography which are of most interest to you.

This course is suitable for professional/career development, CPD or personal interest.

 

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COURSE STRUCTURE

There are 10 lessons in the Photographing People course, as follows:

  1. Photography and Human Subjects
  2. Equipment and Materials for Photographing People
  3. The Basic Techniques
  4. Portraiture
  5. Wedding Photography
  6. Candid Photography
  7. Nude Photography
  8. Sports, Street & Action Photography
  9. Fashion Photography
  10. Folio Project

COURSE AIMS

  • Identify resources that could improve your ability to photograph people, examining the principles of photography and also exploring the issues related to digital photography.
  • Discuss the preparation for a photo shoot by exploring the different equipment and materials needed for a successful shoot. Also examine lighting a subject within a studio setting and explores digital photography issues
  • Discuss techniques used for taking photos of people
  • Improve your ability to shoot better portraiture photographs.
  • Explain the issues and applications concerned with wedding photography.
  • Take better candid photos of people.
  • Describe how to take appropriate nude photos for different situations.
  • Describe how to take action photos of people.
  • Describe how to take better glamour and fashion photos.
  • Compile a folio of people photography.

What Are the Advantages of Studying Photography with ACS Distance Education?

  • You can start at any time to suit you.
  • The courses are self-paced.
  • You can study when and where suits you. They are flexible to fit in around you and your lifestyle.
  • Keep up to date on your learning.
  • Update your CV.
  • It is not just a course, it is a package of learning that includes – course notes, tutor feedback, self-assessment tests, research tasks and assignments.
  • Our tutors are all experts in their field, with years of experience in photography and teaching.
  • They are also keen and enthusiastic about their subject and enjoy working with students to improve their knowledge and skills.
  • Courses are also updated regularly to meet the demands of the changing needs for knowledge and to keep our courses up to date.

What Next?

Develop your skills and technique for taking photographs of people.

Start your own business in photography - sports events, weddings, portraits and more.

Improve the photographs you use as part of your working life.

Or enjoy your photography hobby more.

Study in your own home and learn more about photographing people.

Why delay?

Get started today.

You can enrol today by clicking the “Enrol Now” button above.

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Courses can be started anytime from anywhere in the world!

Meet some of our academics

John MasonMr Mason has worked 45+ years in Writing, Education, Horticulture and Recreation. His experience in both public & private sectors is extensive; particularly across Australia and England.
Josiane JoubranCSC consultant with IBM, Software QA Engineer, Course Writer and Tutor. Josiane is an I.T professional with extensive experience with computer hardware and engineering in Lebanon and Australia. Josiane has a B.Eng., Grad.Dip.I.T., Master Info.Tech., MCP, MCSE.


Check out our eBooks

Working With PeopleAre you a "people person" looking for a job; or a better understanding of careers that might suit you? If so, this book was written for YOU!
Getting Work in a Modern WorldGetting Work in a Modern World is a must read; for students, parents, the unemployed, careers advisors or anyone interested in changing or forging a sustainable career. This is realistic guide to getting a job or starting out in business and understanding different industries. Topics covered in this book include 1/Career Myths, 2/ Finding Your Path, 3/ Understanding Employers, 4/ Preparing for a Job, 5/ Jobs to Consider: Looking to the Future, 6/ Information Technology, 7/ Business, Management and Sales, 8/ Health and Wellbeing, 9/ Horticulture, 10/ Wildlife and Environmental, 11/ Animal Care, 12/ Agriculture, 13/ Hospitality and Tourism, 14/ Media and 15/ Education.
Photographic TechniquesExplore how to take better photos. This is a book packed full of practical tips, from the authors own experience, coupled with a solid introduction to well established and widely practiced photographic techniques. This is a well illustrated, excellent reference for students of photography; and an equally useful source of inspiration to the amateur photographer.
How Children ThinkAnyone who has ever tried to make a child do anything (clean up their mess, desist from throwing mud, stop drawing on the walls) knows that children think differently to adults. This book attempts to provide the skills and knowledge to develop a greater understanding of children.