2022 workshopsPhotography Workshops

A Pastel Family Portrait 2022

$29.00

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Runtime
92 min
Skill Level
Advanced

What You’ll Learn

Includes actions + Raw File

  • We’ll explore the location via googles maps so you can get multiple views of the location and understand how I enterpreted the light which is a continuation from the tutorial “A senior Portrait”
  • I’ll show you natural light “tricks” to help you understand exactly how I analyse a scene for light and what I’m looking for!
  • I take you through the settings of the camera, the lenses and options you have to work with in this scene + understanding my point of view to white balance which helps achieve great skin tones!
  • Understand my composition and why I like opting for the “longer” lenses
  • Setting up a families pose to get them to automatically fall into the plane of focus so you can get everyone in focus (+ alternatives to getting all your subjects in focus!)
  • Dive into the mindset of the color changes I make to this image
  • Work with me through the post process and making super simple object selections, removing moire + much more!

6 reviews for A Pastel Family Portrait 2022

  1. Nina Hickey

    I love this location exploring, Daniel!! So Awesome!

  2. Michael Concepcion

    You helped me determine how to find locations to take portraits. I would normally just look for shady areas but knowing it is better to find an area with a large source of light made much more sense. Great video!

  3. Viktor Eszenyi

    Same time learning some basics and also advanced technics on camera settings, location, color matching, skin tones, retouch techniques, and much more. Great tutorial again!

  4. Kendra Greelish

    Nothing beats Dan’s tutorials!

  5. Ben Grant

    The first 10minutes of this with the google earth views , showing where to find good light were a lightbulb moment for me. Great course

  6. Chad Kotter

    Very good example of how to use Daniel’s Photoshop Actions. Repeat watching of these tutorials is helping me learn a lot!

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Meet Daniel – Your Guide to Professional Portrait Photography

I’m Daniel, a full-time portrait photographer and educator dedicated to helping photographers worldwide elevate their craft.

Since launching my professional career in 2013, I’ve built two successful photography businesses and captured thousands of client sessions across genres — from engagements and weddings to families, maternity, and newborns.

My work has been recognized internationally, including as a Grand Jury Winner on Viewbug.

Through real-world experience, I’ve developed proven frameworks for mastering natural light, client direction, consistent editing, and emotional storytelling — without relying on presets.

Now, I share these exact techniques through my membership: in-depth classes with behind-the-scenes shoots, downloadable RAWs, and step-by-step workflows designed to transform your skills and deliver client-booking results.

Whether you’re building a business or capturing family memories, join me to see the world through a professional lens and create award-worthy portraits.