Curriculum overview

Camera fundamentals

  • Basic camera functionality

  • Aperture, Shutter speed, ISO

  • The Exposure Triangle

  • Shooting in manual mode

  • Understanding lenses and focal length

  • Focus modes

Day 1

Composition + Natural Light

  • Natural light techniques

  • Direction and quality of light

  • Shooting in harsh vs soft light

  • Framing and storytelling

  • Background awareness

  • Creating depth in images

Day 2

Portraits + Posing

  • Posing individuals

  • Posing couples

  • Creating natural expressions

  • Directing clients with confidence

  • Flattering angles and body positioning

  • Capturing emotion and connection

Day 3

Lighting + Advanced Tips

  • Studio lighting basics

  • Flash lighting

  • Light modifiers and soft boxes

  • Creating professional lighting setups

  • Controlling shadows and highlights

Day 4

Editing + Lightroom Basics

  • Lightroom basics

  • Importing and organizing photos

  • Exposure and color correction

  • Skin tone adjustments

  • Creating a consistent editing style

  • Presets and workflow efficiency

Day 5

Day 6

Business, Branding + Marketing

  • Building a photography brand

  • Creating a portfolio

  • Pricing your work

  • Attracting ideal clients

  • Social media marketing

  • Client communication

  • Contracts and policies

Styled Shoot + Portfolio Building

  • Participate in a styled shoot

  • Practice posing/directing clients

  • Apply lighting and composition techniques

  • Create portfolio worthy images

  • Receive feedback and guidance

Day 7