Soft & Dreamy Portraits
Jenna Martin
Class Preview
1:36
- In-depth Instruction; over 152 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Introduction to Your Gear
24:21
Meet fine art photographer Jenna Martin and preview the wide range of creative techniques you'll learn to add mood and atmosphere to your portraits. Then, get expert advice on the essential gear you'll need -- and discover budget-friendly tools that will allow you to create stunning effects.
Planning Your Shoot
14:40
Set the mood of your portraits before you even start shooting! Jenna shares her tried-and-true method of planning a photo shoot, from selecting the perfect location, wardrobe and accessories, to finding inspiration in the surrounding environment.
Understanding Light
15:50
Deepen your understanding of light, and how it transforms your subjects, as you practice shooting in direct sun, shade and at dusk. With Jenna's guidance, you'll gain confidence harnessing natural light to achieve gorgeous results. Plus, learn how to add lovely lens flare and haze effects to your images.
Working With Depth Of Field
18:58
Discover the secret to creating visual impact with a shallow depth of field -- and simple everyday objects. Jenna demonstrates her innovative techniques, showing you a variety of ways to capture dreamy, ethereal portraits. Working with a slower kit lens? See how to shoot lovely blurred backgrounds!
Adding Mood & Atmosphere
30:50
Learn even more ways to add mood and atmosphere to your imagery. Practice slowing your shutter speed to create a sense of movement and striking visual interest. In addition, Jenna shares effective tricks for capturing natural-looking expressions that can make the shot.
Editing & Post-Processing
29:26
Make your portraits truly shine -- and simplify your workflow -- with Jenna's post-processing techniques. Learn time-saving Photoshop shortcuts to help make editing a breeze. Then find out how to subtly brighten your subject's eyes and skin, or add a rosy glow to the entire scene.
Introduction to Composites
17:46
Push your creativity to new heights by creating surreal composite portraits made from multiple image layers. Jenna walks you through each step of the process, offering tips and tricks for placing and editing each layer. You'll be amazed by the fantastical results!
Explore simple, inexpensive techniques for capturing ethereal photographs, with accessible, “break the rules” instruction from internationally renowned photographer Jenna Martin. During class, you’ll learn how to create bokeh, beginning with methods for setting the mood for your portraits before you’ve even started your shoot. Then, discover how light can transform your subject and harness that light for gorgeous results. Next, Jenna will share her secrets for creating beautiful blurred backgrounds, bringing mood and atmosphere into your photos and capturing natural expressions to elevate every image. Plus, get expert post-processing tips for brightening your subject’s eyes and skin, and find out how to create composite portraits made from multiple image layers – all with Jenna’s “anyone can do it” teaching philosophy to encourage you along the way.
Jenna Martin
Jenna Martin is a self-taught fine art and underwater photographer. Originally pursuing a career in psychiatric rehabilitation, Jenna made a drastic career change to photography and created a name for herself in just a few years. Today, she is an internationally published photographer with work showing in a variety of galleries around the United States. She also enjoys sharing her philosophy of “anyone can do it” photography through workshops, classes, and now here on Craftsy!
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