INTRODUCTION
Events and Portraits Photography is a branch of photography that deals with the photo documenting an event as well as taking pictures that are poised for intended to be used by the end users who have requested to be taken in the photographs.
OBJECTIVE
The Events and Portraits Photography course would teach students how to cover events and take preplanned photos of guests and hosts at events such as weddings, birthdays, parties and picnics
COURSE OUTLINE
- The basics of Photography
- Cameras and Camera settings
- Natural light photography
- Artificial light photography
- Photo capture set up
- Picture Framing and composition
- Tips and tricks for events photography
- Picture Processing with Adobe Photoshop
COURSE BREAKDOWN
MODULE 1
The basics of Photography
- Understanding the basics of digital photography
- The difference between all the major branches of photography
- File types (RAW and JPEG)
- White balance
- The exposure triangle – Aperture, shutter speed and ISO
MODULE 2
Cameras and Camera settings
- Digital Cameras
- Lenses and Focal Lengths
- Tripods and Accessories
- Camera Modes- Auto mode, aperture priority and shutter priority
MODULE 3
Natural light photography
- Hard Light vs Soft light
- Diffusers and Reflectors
- Natural light sources
- Use of light in storytelling
- Front, back and side lights
MODULE 4
Artificial light photography
- Lighting Modifiers and Accessories
- Lighting gear and studio lighting kits
- Equipment setups- Studio lights and umbrellas
- Remote Flash and Radio Wave
- Standing Light and softboxes
MODULE 5
Photo capture set up
- Photography work area establishment
- Photo background selection
- Shot Plan
- Scene Creation
- Use of props, backgrounds, surfaces and linens
MODULE 6
Picture Framing and composition
- Model Placement and pose setting
- Rule of Thirds
- Focus
- Depth of Field
- Perspective and Angle
- Focal length, Lens compression and depth of field
- Shapes , lines and colors
MODULE 7
Tips and tricks for events photography
- Documenting the ceremony
- Staging the portraits pictures
- Preparing photos for photo manipulations
- Capturing candid moments
MODULE 8
Picture Processing with Adobe Photoshop
- File compatibility
- Color corrections and image adjustments
- Color space
- Photo manipulation and photo effects
- Tricks and tips used in Adobe Photoshop for events photo editing
- Backup and storage
- Making a digital photo album file.
BY THE END OF THE Events and portraits Photography COURSE, STUDENTS WOULD BE ABLE TO
- Take pictures for event photo albums.
SOFTWARE/ MATERIALS USED
- Adobe Photoshop
- A DSLR Camera
CAREER OPTIONS AFTER COURSE
Students who complete this course have the following career options
- Wedding Photographer
- Event photographer
WHY TGC?
TGC is considered to be the reputed institution in Events and Portraits Photography for almost 15 years. TGC affiliated to a prestigious university. It provides the best of the faculty to guide you through the entire learning process. TGC has proper infrastructure and facilities. Consider TGC as the Top 10 Events and Portraits Photography institute with a track record of thousands of successfully passed out students.
