The Ultimate Recipe For Taking Amazing Portraits Every Time! (Udemy.com)
From Posing to Lighting to Storytelling: 7 Special Ingredients to Master Your Photography Workflow & Shoot Like a Pro!
Created by: Sandy Dee
Last updated August 2019
What you will learn
- How to create amazing portraits - every time
- How to pose your models and clients from head to toe
- How to find the right composition for your image
- How to flatter your models and clients in every situation
- How to brief your clients and models
- How to tell the right story for your image
- How to shape your clients and models with shadow
- How to come up with exciting concepts
- How to create airy exposures for dreamy images
- Everything you need to know about flattering lighting
- Popular mistakes - and how to avoid them
- Tips on the right editing
How it compares
Against the other 275 rated Udemy courses in Photography on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.4 out of 5higher than 31% of them
- Reviews103#183 of 276 by number of reviews
- Length4.3 hourslonger than 67% of them
- Last updatedAugust 2019earlier than 70% of them
Course Description
Featured Reviews:
"One of the best courses on Udemy. Instructor is highly knowledgeable and teaches many applicable concepts at perfect pace that you can implement immediately to start taking better pictures. I will definitely be getting other courses by Sandy Dee in the future." - Aaron Carlson
"Well organized, clear instruction and experienced instructor. This is one of the best photographic instruction teams on Udemy." - John Harrop
WELCOME TO: "The Ultimate Recipe For Taking Amazing Portraits Every Time!" - A new tutorial in our portrait photography series!
In this course you will learn EVERYTHING there is to know about portraiture and how to flatter your models and clients in the best possible way! From Posing to Lighting to Storytelling: Learn our seven SPECIAL ingredients and master your photography workflow - LIKE A PRO!
Have you ever looked at images on Instagram or 500 pix or Flickr and wondered: "Why are these portraits so amazing?"
And not only that: Days, weeks, or even months go by... but - you can't stop thinking about these photographs!! Was it the lighting, the pose, the expression...? You can't tell….
Which ingredients made such pictures so unforgettable? Why do they "stick" in your head? And how can you amaze your clients and models in a similar way???
You keep wondering: "I have great (maybe even expensive) gear. I know my camera inside out. I know how to shoot in manual mode. I am a wizard with lighting... so - what am I missing here?" Somehow - you feel your images don't live up to their potential. Or - maybe SOMETIMES they turn out quite nicely. :-) But then other times - not so much. :-(
And you don't just wonder HOW you can achieve this "Wow" factor in your images... But:
How can you create this "WOW" factor WITH CONSISTENCY?
Could there be a specific secret? Or something like a "recipe" for great portraits? I am here to tell you: Yes, there is!
Welcome to our SPECIAL ingredients recipe. The only RECIPE you need to know to create amazing images - time after time after time!!
We all know that photography is waaaaay more complicated than "just" pressing the shutter button! There are so many things that potentially turn a photoshoot into a disaster. If you want to know how to turn struggle into success - then you are at the right place:
In this course you will learn:
Posing from head to toe - learn how to flatter your model in every situation
Learn to tell the right story for your image
How to brief your client and model
Identify your shooting style
Understand the "who / where / when / what and why" of your image
How to come up with exciting concepts
Find the right composition for your image
How to create airy exposures for dreamy images
Everything you need to know about flattering lighting
How to shape your model with shadow
The importance of the ambient feel of your image
Popular mistakes - and how to avoid them
Tips on the right editing
My biggest secret: How to flatter everybody with ONE simple trick
And so much more!
At the end of this course (and with a little practice) - you will cook up the most delicious portraits - like a MASTER PHOTOGRAPHY CHEF!
You will WOW your clients every time - While shooting with ease.
And most importantly: While having confidence in yourself and: While having fun!
If you want to know how to create amazing portraits...Enroll now! I am looking forward to teaching you all my tricks!
Happy Shooting!
Instructor Details
- 4.4 Rating
103 Reviews
Sandy Dee
Sandy is originally from Germany and studied Photography in London, where she earned a Diploma in Professional Photography. Following her passion for creative conceptual portrait photography, she moved to San Jose, California where she runs stylized portrait workshops, and wrote the book 'Posing Like A Pro' which covers all aspects of posing for the contemporary photographer.
Sandy loves teaching and helping other artists to reach new levels in their technique and creativity! New In 2021: Sandy now also teaches paper crafting. No matter if you want to learn photography, portraiture, photoshop, creating backdrops on a budget, paper crafting, card making, mixed media....Sandy has a class for you. Happy Shooting and Happy Crafting!
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Reviews
By Pietro Meo on 10/10/2025
Ottima spiegazione orale per chi inizia, molte lezioni ripetute, da snellire, tutorial inesistenti e difficoltà oggettiva per apprendere
By Martina on 1/21/2023
I am sorry, but I don't manage to follow. It is ONLY a woman talking. At lease the hour I manage to watch. Only theory, for me that is such a horrible way to teach, I´d prefer to read a book! I try hard to finish a section but after a few minutes I give up. It is lost money to me, I never expected this and didn´t think that this is still possible to do a tutorial like that today. Totally disappointed. Giving two stars, because she seems nice to me and sure knows about what she is talking.
By James Francis on 6/14/2022
Lots of great information. I learned a ton. The instructor is awesome and I’m looking forward to working through some of her other courses. Thank you!
By Adedeji Disu on 12/31/2021
A theory course with everything you need to make right when you are out in the field. A comprehensive course for all levels.
By Justin Black on 6/3/2020
Very professional presentation. Comprehensive content to cover all the bases in making great portraits, but note that it is focused on single-model portraiture, not families/groups.
By Sourav Biswas on 2/6/2020
Great Video. I was looking for something like this. Theory is always boring at times, but it is the concrete of great practicals.
By Samuel on 11/19/2019
A really Good course! There's lots & lots of information hints tips and tricks to take in and thankfully, I can return to any part of the course, as often as I want so that the ~ 'Penny' ~ will finally drop. The 'SPECIAL' Recipe works! Yes, It takes a while to get used to but… if you make it become a habit then… its a very good habit to get into.
By Aaron Carlson on 10/26/2019
One of the best courses on Udemy. Instructor is highly knowledgeable and teaches many applicable concepts at perfect pace that you can implement immediately to start taking better pictures. I will definitely be getting other courses by Sandy Dee in the future.
By John Harrop on 10/25/2019
Well organized, clear instruction and experienced instructor. This is one of the best photographic instruction teams on Udemy.
By Randall Hewell on 10/21/2019
The course packages up portrait photography concepts in an easy to remember way - perfect for keeping in mind during a shoot
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Overall Score : 88 / 100












