The Portrait Masters: My Creative Journey to Earning Fellow

See how I went from earning a score of 69 in my first round to winning GOLD with a score of 91 by my 4th round. And see all 153 portraits that led me to Fellow in just over 2 years with portraits I photographed in a home studio using up to three Canon EX600 Speedlites and my Canon Mark IV and Canon EOS R. I also share some valuable insights I wish I had known when I was getting started and along my journey. I earned FELLOW with 153 portraits made up of 1 Gold, 47 Silvers, 70 Bronze with Distinctions, 35 Bronzes and two scores of 69. I also won three categories and had 31 portraits in the Top 20’s.

This video is a MUST WATCH before you submit to The Portrait Masters. Sue Bryce Education has pioneered an incredible awards and accreditation program for photographers worldwide. She is the tide that is raising all boats in the photography industry. If you are not currently a student of her education, you should consider enrolling: https://suebryceeducation.com/

You can also view all my Portrait Masters portraits in one place on my website: https://nicolebonillaportrait.com/awa...

Watch my DIY video for hand-painting my canvas backdrops:    • DIY Hand Painted Canvas Backdrop for Photo...  

Canvas 9x12, 8 oz seamless: https://amzn.to/3tyQt8C
Canvas 9x12, 6 oz seamless: https://amzn.to/3AlfiGn
Sea sponge roller: https://amzn.to/3roIkkc (this is smaller than the one I used but will still get the job done)

Canon EOS R camera body: https://amzn.to/3ryxXKX
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Standard Zoom Lens: https://amzn.to/3GWVZWB
Westcott Apollo soft box: https://amzn.to/3tDAnuk
Magmod Magbounce: https://amzn.to/3rBZX0m

I want to thank the following instructors and their online courses…
The Lighting Series with Felix Kunze: https://theportraitmasters.com/produc...
Painterly Portraits with Richard Wood: https://theportraitmasters.com/produc...
The Fashion Series with Lara Jade: https://theportraitmasters.com/produc...