Choose Your Portrait Photography Path
Three structured courses designed for different stages of your photographic journey, from foundation through professional practice
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Each course addresses different learning goals and experience levels. Consider where you are in your photography journey and what you hope to achieve.
New to Portraiture?
Start with Portrait Photography Essentials to build solid technical and interpersonal foundations.
View Details →Ready for Studio Work?
Studio Portrait and Lighting Control develops controlled environment capabilities and advanced lighting.
View Details →Pursuing Professional Practice?
Professional Business Development addresses the practical aspects of sustainable portrait photography.
View Details →Portrait Photography Essentials
Structured weekly sessions with practice opportunities
Build a solid foundation in portrait photography techniques, lighting patterns, and subject interaction. This course is designed for photographers new to portraiture who want structured skill development with hands-on practice.
What You'll Develop
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Flattering Angles and Composition
Understanding how camera position and framing affect subject presentation
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Essential Lighting Patterns
Fundamental portrait lighting approaches and their effects on mood
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Posing Guidance Techniques
How to direct subjects naturally while maintaining their comfort
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Expression Capture Methods
Approaches for eliciting authentic expressions during sessions
Who This Suits
Photographers with basic camera knowledge who want to develop portrait-specific skills. No prior portrait experience required. Equipment recommendations provided for various budgets.
Studio Portrait and Lighting Control
Includes studio access for practice sessions
A course focused on controlled environment portrait creation with comprehensive studio lighting knowledge. Develop professional studio capabilities from equipment operation through complex lighting arrangements.
What You'll Develop
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Studio Setup and Workflow
Efficient studio organization and session management practices
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Lighting Equipment Operation
Confident use of strobes, continuous lights, and control systems
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Modifier Selection and Application
Understanding how different modifiers affect light quality and mood
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Complex Lighting Setups
Multi-light arrangements for various portrait styles and effects
Who This Suits
Photographers building studio capabilities. Prerequisites include portrait photography basics. Designed for those developing professional studio portrait skills or expanding their technical range.
Professional Portrait Business Development
Extended duration with business planning mentorship
This course addresses the business aspects of portrait photography practice, covering client experience design, pricing strategies, workflow optimization, and portfolio curation for market positioning.
What You'll Develop
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Client Experience Design
Creating professional workflows from initial contact through delivery
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Pricing Strategies
Sustainable pricing models that reflect value and market positioning
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Session Workflow Optimization
Efficient processes that maintain quality while supporting scalability
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Portfolio Curation Methods
Strategic presentation of work for target markets and clients
Who This Suits
Experienced photographers developing sustainable professional practices. Prerequisites include portrait photography experience. Designed for those transitioning to or growing professional portrait work.
Course Comparison
A side-by-side look at what each course offers
| Feature | Portrait Essentials | Studio Lighting | Business Development |
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| Duration | 8 weeks | 8 weeks | 10 weeks |
| Investment | ¥118,000 | ¥158,000 | ¥178,000 |
| Prerequisites | Basic camera knowledge | Portrait basics | Portrait experience |
| Primary Focus | Technical foundations | Studio environments | Business practices |
| Practice Sessions | Regular shooting | Studio access included | Business planning |
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We're here to help you choose the course that best suits your goals and experience level.
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