Do you want to improve your studio photography or, better yet, replicate fashion magazines like VOGUE, ELLE, Glamour, or Harper’s Bazaar? Perfect. This class will guide you through a one-light fashion shoot from start to finish. And not only will we capture images that essentially replicate most of these editorials, but we’ll also do so comfortably in our homes with a total price less than that of a used DSLR. Yup. Quite surprising. But, yes, quite true and very possible. And by the end of this class, you’ll understand this medium and produce stunning magazine-quality images at home.

Why Learn Fashion Photography?

Are you excited when you see images in top Fashion brands like VOGUE, Glamour, ELLE, InStyle, and Harper’s Bazaar? But, at the same time, you’re not exactly sure where to begin, and you also don’t have the bizarre budget required for these productions? Great, it sounds like you’re in the perfect place.

Fashion photography is the pinnacle of portraiture, being both the most creative and lucrative medium in our business. Most fashion editorials take a small army of creatives along with genuine innovative thinking to produce. But, thankfully, the results pay off, and they can stand the test of time while captivating millions worldwide. Fashion pushes the bounds. And it’s a medium that many portrait photographers admire. But, it’s not one without its challenges.

In comes this class.

Who is this course for?

• • Beginner and Intermediate Photographers wanting to learn the fundamentals of fashion photography

• • Portrait photographers wanting to shoot fashion photography

• • Portrait photographers wanting to learn more about post-processing

• • Advanced photographers looking to diversify their skills and try a new medium.

In this class, you will:

• • Recognize the importance of your shooting space and how you can maximize it.

• • Identify the necessary gear and most helpful camera settings for fashion photography.

• • Re-construct a one-light setup and the post-processing workflow to enhance fashion images.

Course Requirements:

• • A DSLR or mirrorless camera.

• • Ideally, you already own a strobe moonlight. If not, at least you’ll learn what to consider beforehand.

• • A basic understanding of exposure and focal length.

• • A computer to post-process the images. The platform can be either Mac or Windows. The demonstrations are on Mac, but we include Windows shortcuts.

• Access to Adobe Photoshop or similar editing software like PIXLR, GIMP, Fotor, or Affinity Photo.