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

PHOT 1420 - Studio Portraits



2 Credits
Prerequisites PHOT 1050 , PHOT 1110 

This course covers the use of studio lighting and cameras to produce professional looking portraits. Emphasis will be on the use of time-proven techniques and equipment 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 and posing to enhance the character and features of the customer. Projects will include typical business, family, high school senior, on-location, and group portrait techniues.Prerequisites: PHOT1050 and 1110.

Learning Outcomes
produce head/shoulder portrait

identify broad lighting

identify butterfly lighting

produce a low-key portrait

produce portrait displaying broad lighting

produce portrait displaying glamour lighting

understand large group lighting

produce a high-key portrait

organize props for the shoot

operate metering/remote triggering equipment

describe Dietrich lighting

create a lighting diagram

use appropriate fill lighting/reflectors

produce large group portrait

produce couple (two person) portrait

use fill flash techniques

produce full length portrait

produce portrait displaying short lighting

produce family or small group portrait

exhibit customer relations skills

describe short lighting

arrange studio lights

research portrait examples

produce business/formal portrait

describe types of portraits

describe portrait lighting equipment

describe portrait lens

demonstration efficient posing of subjects

describe reflector types

describe portrait background

describe aspect ratios

describe broad lighting