Painterly Portraits

By Richard Wood

In this section, you’ll learn how to compose an iconic Rembrandt-style portrait with only one light. This simple setup is perfect for those with limited gear or who are new to using strobes. Understand all of Richards tips and techniques when it comes to light placement, settings, and shaping shadows to start creating rich and soulful portraiture.

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In this section, you’ll learn how to compose an iconic Rembrandt-style portrait with only one light. This simple setup is perfect for those with limited gear or who are new to using strobes. Understand all of Richards tips and techniques when it comes to light placement, settings, and shaping shadows to start creating rich and soulful portraiture.

17 Reviews

“What an interesting lesson, I am excited in this part. It helped me to improved my photos's retouching so much.”

Nam N.

“Terrific topic and well executed - well worth the price! Richard has a wonderful way of teaching - my new favorite! THANK YOU - I will be watching this again and again.”

Barb H.

“I like how this whole tutorial is laid out. To the point and now a whole of explaining what each and every little thing does. Great! Can't wait to start playing with these techniques in Lr and Ps!”

Amado R.

“Just started this! Seeing your review of your images is already amazingly helpful. Great investment.”

Nina H.

“Just brilliant, so many steps to do but worthwhile. It will take me awhile to ramp up to this level but I hope to enjoy the process. Thank you so much for sharing this method with us all!”

Robin B.

“Super nice quality courses for lightning exactly what i was look for !! very clear, very nice post production tips ! Thank you so much Richard :) Hope to meet you one day on one of your WS . Peggy”

MASA P.

“Wonderful tutorials. To the point, easy to understand, very helpful post production, all will help to make better images ! Thanks very much”

Marika F.

“Richard, blowing my mind. Thank you!”

June K.

“So enjoyed the course. The lighting is explained well, as are the essential Photoshop components. Watching how these images are meticulously crafted is incredibly helpful. Well done!”

John Z.

“Richard, a stunning project. Easy to understand and the explanations are great. I don't think, we have something similar in the European market. High five! ,-)”

Manuela K.

“A photo shop guru!! I have watched a ton of post processing videos and this course is one of the best. Richard really knows his stuff. He is also a very methodical and detailed teacher, especially when he is demonstrating how he lights a model and what he is looking for.”

Daniel H.

“I loved the first course, very motivated!Thanks a lots!”

Mario P.

“I am so very happy you are also using Lightroom. I don't yet understand PS so it is very helpful to see the work in Lightroom too.”

Teresa B.

“This course is perfect for watching a professional make adjustments to get the lighting they want. I find I can follow along with my own setup very easily. I'm learning a ton! Thanks, Richard!!”

James F.

“This whole series is tremendous! I have been trying to accomplish this style for about 2 years. I’ve been close but not getting to the finish line. This series got me there! Now to keep practicing and mastering it. Thanks Richard, you are an awesome teacher.”

Jacki M.

“Love all your classes but can I ask what size soft box that is?”

Brandi B.

“This lesson was so helpful. I have been looking for a course just like this as I love this style of portraiture. Very detailed and the Photoshop tutorial was great to watch. I'll be incorporating some of these techniques in my future work! Many thanks!”

Sean J.