Portrait Photography Masterclass with Tony Northrup

• Use flash both on- and off-camera to control the light

• Continuous light and flash

• Through-the-lens (TTL) flash metering

• High Speed Sync (HSS)

• Manual mode for complete lighting control

• Using the histogram for perfect exposure

• Bare bulbs, reflectors, softboxes, and beauty dishes

• Posing portrait subjects for flattering photos (including etiquette & communication)

• Lunch (included)

• Professional portrait posing & lighting

• Professional headshot techniques

• Hard & soft light

• Reflectors for positive and negative fill

• Advanced full-body posing

• Gels and color theory: Using gels for mood and storytelling

• Lighting challenges: backlit, high-key, low-key

• Using smoke & fog to create atmosphere

• Capturing moods such as happy, serious, strong, and confident

• Barn doors and grids for fine control of light

• Light projectors for creating intricate scenes

• Tethering your camera to an iPad for real-time post-processing

• Outdoor flash portrait photography (weather permitting)

• Fashion & beauty lighting: clamshell, edge lighting, beauty dish with reflector

• Commercial look: hard light, gels, dramatic shadows

• Use of props, backgrounds, and styling to enhance story

• Tony demonstrates live tethered shoot with commentary on directing, posing, and creative decisions

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