The course begins with a look at logistical and legal considerations, from composing for a layout to budgeting to obtaining permissions and releases. Next, Ben tackles the kind of assignment you might find yourself taking on—shooting a variety of different types of photos that are required for a print piece. The course concludes with guidance on where to go next to further your photography skills.

Topics include:
* What's different because you're a designer?
* Knowing the final specs for a design project
* Budgeting for a photo shoot
* Planning and previsualizing your shoot
* Preparing your camera
* How the eye sees differently from the camera
* Shooting individual and group portraits
* Post-production and final product
* Finding the keepers