Fashion Photography Courses

About this course

The course focuses on producing polished fashion portraits for artistic or commercial portfolios. Sessions examine equipment and lighting, editorial style, interpreting a brief, and the considerations involved in working with a model. Teaching takes place on location through practical advice and guided photography activities. Participants also consider what a picture editor looks for and how to plan and develop a fashion portfolio.

What you'll learn

• Apply lighting and equipment choices to fashion portraiture
• Interpret a creative brief and respond to art direction
• Recognise features associated with editorial fashion photography
• Work with a model during a fashion photography shoot
• Plan and develop a fashion photography portfolio

Is this course right for you?

The course is labelled Improver, suggesting it is intended for photographers developing beyond fundamental camera techniques. A good knowledge of manual camera settings is strongly advised, particularly aperture, shutter speed and ISO.

• Designed for photographers developing a polished artistic or commercial portfolio
• Manual camera-setting knowledge is strongly advised
• Participation takes place on location

Before you go

• Participants need a mirrorless, DSLR or compact camera with full manual controls.
• A camera can be provided for participants who do not have access to one.