Environmental Portraiture: Capture People in Their Own Space

A course by Liz Seabrook , Portrait and Lifestyle Photographer

Portrait and Lifestyle Photographer. London, United Kingdom.
Joined December 2021

Learn an intuitive method to plan, shoot, and edit natural and relaxed portrait images which capture the story of your subject and their passions.

97% positive reviews (37)
1,473 students
Audio: English
English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn an intuitive method to plan, shoot, and edit natural and relaxed portrait images which capture the story of your subject and their passions.

With environmental photography, you can tell the story behind your subject and capture the things they’re most passionate about in a single shot. Portrait and lifestyle photographer Liz Seabrook specializes in taking natural images that do just that. She has worked with clients including Apple, adidas, The Guardian, Soho House, and Patagonia, and has published a book, The Female Chef.

In this online course, Liz teaches you how to capture people in their own space, doing what they love. Learn to take and edit a variety of different images that convey a sense of place and passion in an effortless style. Make real connections with your subjects and create honest images.

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What will you learn in this online course?

16 lessons & 15 downloads

The Equipment
5 minutes, 13 seconds
Planning the Photo Session
11 minutes, 1 second
Working with a Subject
6 minutes, 30 seconds
Action Portrait
7 minutes, 1 second
The Portrait
8 minutes, 21 seconds
Sense of Place
5 minutes, 13 seconds
  • 97% positive reviews (37)
  • 1,473 students
  • 16 lessons (2h 30m)
  • 15 additional resources (6 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: English
  • English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Plan, shoot, and edit three narrative images: a portrait, a still life, and a detail.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

This course is for anyone with an interest in capturing natural portrait photos that tell stories about their subjects.

Requirements and materials

You’ll need to be comfortable with a camera to take this course.

In terms of equipment, Liz uses an SLR but you can use the camera of your choice. You’ll also need access to editing software like Capture One and Adobe Photoshop.


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1,473 Students
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Liz Seabrook

A course by Liz Seabrook

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Portrait and Lifestyle Photographer

Liz Seabrook is a portrait and lifestyle photographer based in London. From a young age, she knew she wanted to do something creative and, after picking up a camera as a teenager, quickly realized photography was the medium for her. While studying at university, she found work experience as a picture editor at a car and motorbike magazine. Her editor later commissioned her to take photos for the website, and helped her land a full-time internship at Huck magazine where she developed her portfolio.

Since then, Liz has worked with clients including Apple, adidas, The Guardian, Soho House, and Patagonia—helping to capture striking images that tell stories and evoke emotions. She has also published a book, The Female Chef.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Influences
  • U2

    Exploring Styles and Planning the Photoshoot

    • Telling Stories with Images
    • The Equipment
    • Finding a Style
    • Planning the Photo Session
  • U3

    The Photoshoot Day

    • Working with a Subject
    • Action Portrait
    • The Portrait
    • Sense of Place
  • U4

    Image Editing and a Few Tips

    • The Style: Choosing and Editing
    • Choosing the Set of Images 1
    • Choosing the Set of Images 2
    • Basic Skin and Environmental Retouch 1
    • Basic Skin and Environmental Retouch 2
    • Additional Tips
  • FP

    Final project

    • Environmental Portraiture: Capture People in Their Own Space

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Environmental Portraiture: Capture People in Their Own Space. Photography, and Video course by Liz Seabrook

Environmental Portraiture: Capture People in Their Own Space

A course by Liz Seabrook
Portrait and Lifestyle Photographer. London, United Kingdom.
Joined December 2021
  • 97% positive reviews (37)
  • 1,473 students