Aug 06, 2026  
2026-2027 DCTC Catalog 
  
2026-2027 DCTC Catalog

PHOT 1120 - Natural Light Portraits



1 Credits
Prerequisites PHOT 1050  or PHOT 1100  and PHOT 1110 

This course covers the use of natural outdoor and window lighting and cameras to produce professional looking portraits. Emphasis will be on the use locations and posing to capture creative images of individuals, couples, small and large groups of people. A critical skill in this area is the ability to use the correct lighting direction, form, intensity, color and contrast to enhance the character and features of the customer. Projects will include typical family, high school senior, on-locationand group portrait techniques.Prerequisites: PHOT 1050  and 1110.

Learning Outcomes
use fill flash techniques

produce large group portrait

describe lighting colors

demonstration efficient posing of subjects

produce family or small group portraits

describe lighting contrast

research natural portrait examples

produce head/shoulder portrait

understand large group lighting

discuss appropriate lens use

describe lighting form

produce location business/formal portrait

produce individual portraits

operate metering/remote triggering equipment

describe reflector types

produce senior style portraits

produce couple (two person) portrait

exhibit customer relations skills

describe lighting directions

use appropriate fill lighting/reflectors