Portrait Photography Masterclass: Headshot Photography Class

Jon Haase and Phil Ebiner connect portrait lighting and location choices with a finished headshot. Indoor and outdoor examples compare sun, shade and flash, while clean backgrounds and editing support the final image. The course is useful for learners who want to understand how a subject, light and camera arrangement work together rather than depend on a particular piece of equipment.

What you will learn

• Compare natural-light and flash portrait arrangements.
• Create a deliberate headshot background.
• Evaluate an edit against the intended portrait.

Who this suits

Comfort with camera settings is required, along with a camera for practical exercises. Review the equipment suggestions and practice arrangements before purchasing additional gear.

Before you enroll

The page was updated in September 2026. Equipment choices depend on the setting and purpose. Obtain a willing subject’s consent and preserve a clear distinction between a natural portrait and a more heavily altered result.

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Put it into practice

Photograph a willing subject in two simple light arrangements. Compare expression, shadow and background separation, then make one justified edit and explain why it improves the portrait without obscuring the subject.

Source and review

This overview is based on the provider's published information, checked on 14 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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