Male Portrait Shoot for Forbes Magazine

Go behind the scenes of a real editorial portrait shoot created for Forbes Magazine, and see how to produce strong, natural portraits of a subject who isn’t comfortable in front of the camera.

In this class, you’ll learn how to quickly put your subject at ease, even when they’re reluctant to be photographed, and how small changes in communication, positioning, and lens choice can completely transform the final image.

You’ll see the full process from setup to final frames, including how to balance personality with editorial polish, and how to choose the best lens for both tight portraits and full-length shots without breaking the flow of the shoot.

Perfect for photographers working in editorial, commercial, or corporate portraiture who want more confident subjects and consistently strong results.

What You’ll Learn

  • How to make your subject feel relaxed and natural on camera
  • Techniques for photographing people who dislike being photographed
  • Behind-the-scenes insight from a real Forbes Magazine portrait shoot
  • How to choose the best lens for portraits and full-length images
  • Creating editorial-quality portraits with efficiency and intention

Comments

  1. Fabulous class – really enjoyed it. I liked watching how you changed his pose and moved his eye line. Good patter! Thanks Karl . Do you do a class on editing your portraits?

    1. Hi, thank you and glad you enjoyed it. All of my post production work techniques are covered in the Post Production section on this website and also as ‘extras’ on some of the other classes. Generally my Post work is just curves adjustments and more detailed burn and doge areas and then some colour tweaks, not too much overall. We also have classes with Viktor in the post production section for more advanced and specific techniques but I’d guess that these section will show you nearly everything you need to know:
      https://visualeducation.com/section/photoshop-tools-and-techniques/
      https://visualeducation.com/section/photoshop-for-photographers/

  2. In the 1980s, I attempted to learn photography and build a career in it. The primary focus was on how to make women look attractive, “Romantic Glamour.”

    Apart from not using a soft-focus filter, there was very little guidance on how to take great images of male subjects. I thought there was a hole in the market; however, I did not know how to get the concept off the ground, which later became known as “Beef Cake.”

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