Portrait Gear 101 by Chris Orwig

On July 2, 2021

Release date:2021

Author:Chris Orwig

Skill level:Beginner

Language:English

Exercise files:Yes

Learn what lenses and gear are best for the portraits you want to create in what situations.

What you’ll Learn.
Learn what lenses are best for the portraits you want to create. In this course, I – a photographer whose portraits have been featured everywhere from Rolling Stone to The New York Times – shows you how to build the ideal portrait photography kit. Using his tips and insight, you can learn about how to invest in the right gear that will help you actualize your vision.

Table of Contents

Portrait Gear Essentials
Photography gear can be interesting and exciting to look at. But figuring out what to buy can be intimidating. That’s why I’ve created this course. Welcome and let’s begin.

Three Different Types of Portraiture
Learn why it is important to consider what type of portraiture you want to do before you buy any gear.

Approach 1 Minimalist
Discover how working in a minimalist way shapes what gear you buy.

Approach 2 – Traveler
Learn about the advantages and needs of being a portrait photographer on the go.

Approach 3 Architect
Discover how more involved shoots require more involved (and more expensive) gear.

What s Your Vision
Learn from Chris how to clarity your vision for the type of portraits you want to make.

Creating a Short-Term and Long-Range Budget
Follow along with Chris as you make short- and long-term gears goals and set the appropriate budget.

Cameras
Learn why it’s important to think about the camera’s size, lifespan and features.

Depth of Field
Discover how you can find the perfect portrait lens so that you can capture a shallow depth of field.

Focal Length
Learn about why you might want to use different focal length lenses whether that is wide, normal or telephoto.

Bags
Finding the right gear bag is all about finding what works perfectly for you. Learn from Chris how to find what will work best based on your own need.

Accessories
Learn about the most essential and the most important gear accessories like batteries, chargers, media cards and portable power.

Backdrops Extras
Watch and listen as Chris talks through some common backdrop considerations.

Lights
Listen as Chris shares some advice on purchasing external lights and building out your lighting kit.

Next Steps
In this movie, Chris reflects back on what we learned and what you can do next.

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1. Studio Visit
1. Portrait Gear Essentials

2. Creating a game plan
1. Three Different Types of Portraiture
2. Approach 1 – Minimalist
3. Approach 2 – Traveler
4. Approach 3 – Architect
5. What s Your Vision
6. Creating a Short-Term and Long-Range Budget

3. Gear Essentials
1. Cameras
2. Depth of Field
3. Focal Length
4. Bags
5. Accessories
6. Backdrops Extras
7. Lights

4. Next Steps
1. Next Steps

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