Portrait Photography Certification

- Employers and cliens look for portrait photographers with technical proficiency and extensive photography experience. the look for a photographer who can put them at ease and who knows their way around a camera. By completing the Portrait Photography Certification, students may expect to walk away confident in their portrait shooting methods and photography business practices.

6 - WEEK CLASS REQUIREMENTS

1 - DAY WORKSHOP REQUIREMENTS

1.

Introduction to Digital Photography

2.

Introduction to Adobe Photoshop CS3

3.

Intermediate Digital Photography

4.

Intermediate Adobe Photoshop CS3

5.

Portraiture

6.

Studio 101

7.

Lightroom

8.

Environmental Portraiture

9.

Painting with Light

1.

Photo Biz 101

2.

Photo Copyright

3.

Photo Biz Promo

4.

Photo Biz Marketing

5.

Business & Ethics

6.

Workflow

7.

Bridal Portraits

8.

Coaching Models

9.

Natural Lighting

10.

Location Lighting

11.

Post Production

12.

Build-A-Blog

13.

Edit Portfolio


To obtain a CCforP certification, students must complete the above core classes and workshops. After completing the required curriculum, students will be asked to submit their digital portfolios for review by a panel of CCforP staff. Additionally, the final portfolio must be displayed online through a BLOG created by the student and the BLOG will be up for review as well.


Portfolio Critique Requirements

12 Total Portfolio Images

2

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Studio Portraits

2

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Bridal Portraits

2

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Natural Light Portraits

2

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Environmental Portraits

2

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Location Lighting Portraits

2

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Photographer's Choice



2010 Course Sessions

Jan 5 - Feb 11
March 2 - April 8
April 27 - June 3
June 22 - July 29
August 17 - Sept 23
Oct 18 - Dec 3

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654 King Street, Suite D | Charleston, SC 29403 | 843-720-3105

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