Portrait Photography — William Carnahan and Phil Ebiner

This course focuses on photographing people through composition, background choices, posing, and editing. It develops a specific genre beyond general camera controls. The lessons become more useful when you can explain how your decisions support the person and purpose of the portrait.

What you will learn

• Choose a suitable portrait background
• Guide a subject through simple poses
• Connect composition and editing to a portrait’s purpose

Who this suits

Basic exposure knowledge is recommended. Suitable for a learner who can operate a camera and wants a more deliberate approach to portraits. A willing subject and a simple location are enough for an initial exercise.

Before you enroll

Equipment and editing software may cost extra. Obtain permission from subjects and discuss intended use before sharing photographs. Editing choices should respect the person photographed and any requirements of a client or publication.

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Put it into practice

Photograph one consenting subject against two backgrounds using similar light. Compare the attention each background attracts, choose the stronger frame, and explain one restrained editing decision.

Source and review

This overview is based on the provider's published information, checked on 11 October 2026. It is an editorial assessment, not a claim that we completed the resource. Time filters are approximate study ranges; projects and exercises can take longer.

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