This Specialization is intended for beginner to intermediate photographers seeking to develop professional portrait skills. Through three courses taught by Fynn Badgley, Sophia Carey, and Soraya Zaman, you will explore studio lighting and posing, harness natural light in diverse environments, and design conceptual portrait series. By the end, you鈥檒l be able to create expressive, technically polished portraits that communicate mood, personality, and story.
Applied Learning Project
Throughout this Specialization, learners will complete hands-on projects designed to translate technical skills into authentic portrait work. You鈥檒l practice lighting and posing models in studio-style environments, experiment with natural light in challenging conditions, and edit portraits using industry-standard software. In the final course, you鈥檒l collaborate with subjects to develop a creative concept, plan and execute a portrait shoot, and assemble a cohesive series that reflects a personal narrative. These projects allow learners to apply professional portrait photography techniques while building a diverse, portfolio-ready body of work that demonstrates both technical ability and creative vision.