Portrait photographers take pictures of individuals or groups of people and often work in their own studios. Some specialize in weddings, religious ceremonies, or school photographs and may work on location.
Students will develop an understanding of the basics of still imaging and the principles of professional photography. Get hands-on experience working with cameras and photography equipment.
Check with individual schools for admission and degree requirements.
Brooks Institute of Photography, Santa Barbara California
Portrait Photography is the bread and butter of the photography business. There will always be demand for great portrait photographers and their unique skills. Brooks Institute of Photography has turned out some of the best and most successful portrait photographers in the world. See how you can join them.
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Ohio Institute of Photography and Technology
Focus on Professional Portraiture and be on your way to running your own studio! One of the few schools to have a dedicated portrait photography program, coursework concentrates on current professional trends in studio, location and candid wedding photography better preparing you to work in the field upon graduation.
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American InterContinental University
Designed to teach you the creative and technical skills needed to become a successful photographer, you will: Learn from working professional photographers. Learn about monochrome and color, studio and darkroom techniques, and the possibilities of digital technology. Get insight into a series of specific commercial disciplines: portrait, fashion, advertising, architectural photography and photo-journalism.
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