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Going Pro with Portrait Photography: How to Turn Your Photography Hobby into a Job

Always dreamed of turning your photography hobby into a job? It's easier than you think. Travel to Thailand with iconic Instagrammer Sean Dalton as he takes ...
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☆☆☆☆☆ 4.3/5
(234 reviews)
14,834 students
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Sean Dalton

7.6

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5.1

Freshness

8.1

Popularity

9.1

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Video: 1h 20m
Language: English
Next start: On Demand

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7.6 / 10

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5.1 / 10
This course was last updated on 11/2017.

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8.1 / 10
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Material

9.1 / 10
Video Score: 7.7 / 10
The course includes 1h 20m video content. Courses with more videos usually have a higher average rating. We have found that the sweet spot is 16 hours of video, which is long enough to teach a topic comprehensively, but not overwhelming. Courses over 16 hours of video gets the maximum score.
The average video length is 1 hours 02 minutes of 53 Lifestyle Photography courses on Skillshare.
Detail Score: 9.6 / 10

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About the course

Always dreamed of turning your photography hobby into a job? It’s easier than you think. Travel to Thailand with iconic Instagrammer Sean Dalton as he takes you through everything you need to know in order to start making money as a professional photographer.

Within 6 months of shooting his first portrait for $60, Sean was making a over $4000 per month in portrait sales. In this 90 minute straightforward and practical course, Sean shares all of his secrets of success, speaking about topics such as:

  • Finding your first paid client
  • Planning your shoot 
  • Identifying shooting locations
  • Best gear for portrait photography
  • How to shoot and edit a professional portrait
  • and so much more.

Whether you’re an aspiring freelance photographer or simply a hobbyist that enjoys shooting portraits, this class tackles everything you need to know about becoming a professional photographer. Learn directly from pro photographer Sean Dalton, and gain direct behind the scenes access to a professional photo shoot. 

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COURSE RESOURCES (Mentioned in course)

  • Sean’s Classic Portrait Presets
  • Shootproof Photo Hosting
  • Squarespace, Wix, Adobe Portfolio
  • Best lens to buy video

Subscribe to Sean on YouTube

Check out Sean’s Instagram

Visit Sean’s website.

Check out Sean’s other Skillshare Classes

  • Becoming an Instagram Influencer: Creating Authentic Content and Monetizing Your Following
  • Cafe Photography for Instagram – Telling Visual Stories with Emotional Cafe Photos

Questions about the project or not sure where to start? Contact Sean directly at info@daltonstills.com or on Instagram at @seandalt.

What can you learn from this course?

Post 3 portraits that inspire you.

Find and post 3 portraits that inspire you. Perhaps you are drawn to the lighting, the expression of the subject, or just the overall theme of the image.These portraits can come from anywhere, and do not have to be your own.  Leave a short comment on why you are drawn to the images you selected.

RESOURCES

Places to start looking:

  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Flickr
  • Google

Check out Sean’s other Skillshare Classes

  • Becoming an Instagram Influencer: Creating Authentic Content and Monetizing Your Following
  • Cafe Photography for Instagram – Telling Visual Stories with Emotional Cafe Photos

Questions about the project or not sure where to start? Contact Sean directly at info@daltonstills.com or on Instagram at @seandalt.

What you need to start the course?

There is no prerequisite, anyone can begin this course.. This course is also great for beginners without any Lifestyle Photography knowledge.

Who is this course is made for?

This course is suitable for beginners.

Are there coupons or discounts for Going Pro with Portrait Photography: How to Turn Your Photography Hobby into a Job ? What is the current price?

You can enrol in this course with a Skillshare subscription that costs $8/month, but you start with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also enrol in thousands of courses on a variety of topics with your subscription, including several Lifestyle Photography courses.

Will I be refunded if I'm not satisfied with the Going Pro with Portrait Photography: How to Turn Your Photography Hobby into a Job course?

There is no money-back guarantee with Skillshare, but you can start with a free one-week trial to learn without risk. With the subscription, you can download classes to your tablet or phone using the Skillshare app.

Are there any financial aid for this course?

At the moment we couldn't find any available scholarship forGoing Pro with Portrait Photography: How to Turn Your Photography Hobby into a Job, but you can access more than 30 thousand classes for $8/month on Skillshare, including this one!

Who will teach this course? Can I trust Sean Dalton?

Sean Dalton has created 16 courses that got 5,040 reviews which are generally positive. Sean Dalton has taught 175,927 students and received a 4.4 average review out of 5,040 reviews. Depending on the information available, we think that Sean Dalton is an instructor that you can trust.

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7.6

Classbaze Grade®

5.1

Freshness

8.1

Popularity

9.1

Material

Detailed Analysis »

Always dreamed of turning your photography hobby into a job? It's easier than you think. Travel to Thailand with iconic Instagrammer Sean Dalton as he takes ...
Go to course »
Platform: Skillshare
Price: check current price
Video: 1h 20m
Language: English
Next start: On Demand

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