Portrait Photography: One Prop, Unlimited Possibilities
Maximize how you use a single prop in your portrait photo shoots! Join Frank Doorhof as he demonstrates how he uses several different props to create a wide range of looks and effects. From room dividers to lightbulbs to the common chair and fabric, you’ll be amazed at the possibilities that can be achieved from a creative approach with the props you may already have on hand.
Release Date: 2022-09-14
Lessons
Introduction
Frank introduces the class and discusses what will be covered in the lessons that follow.
Duration: 5 mins 45 seconds
Use of Tools
All a light meter does is help you nail your exposure in one shot. A color checker chart helps you get accurate colors.
Duration: 1 mins 9 seconds
The Room Divider
There are a lot of places you can find a room divider, including flea markets.
Duration: 0 mins 47 seconds
Using a Room Divider in Studio
Heading to the studio, Frank demonstrates various ways to use a room divider.
Duration: 11 mins 6 seconds
The Chair
Nothing beats a good old chair as a prop for a model.
Duration: 2 mins 37 seconds
Using a Chair in Studio
Back in the studio, Frank runs through a series of shoots using the chair in many different ways.
Duration: 13 mins 34 seconds
Chair Photo Examples
Frank shares a series of images where chairs were used as props in a variety of shoots.
Duration: 1 mins 11 seconds
Fabric
Fabric can be purchased very inexpensively and be used in so many different ways.
Duration: 2 mins 36 seconds
Using Fabric in Studio
Back in the studio Frank demonstrates a variety of ways he uses fabric.
Duration: 20 mins 17 seconds
Fabric Photo Examples
Frank shares a series of images where fabric was used as props in a variety of shoots.
Duration: 1 mins 29 seconds
Lightbulbs
As a challenge Frank took on the concept of using a standard lightbulb as a prop.
Duration: 3 mins 18 seconds
Using Lightbulbs in Studio
Combining ambient light and strobes, Frank shows how you can use lightbulbs as a prop.
Duration: 14 mins 10 seconds
Lightbulb Photo Examples
Frank shares a series of images where lightbulbs were used as props in a variety of shoots.
Duration: 1 mins 59 seconds
Closing
Frank wraps up the class with some closing thoughts to help you move forward.
Duration: 2 mins 3 seconds