Black and White Portrait Photography with Character

Meet Jeosm and hear about his professional journey from graffiti to photography. Take a look at some of his favorite projects, the process behind them, and some of his biggest influences.

Explore different approaches to finding references for your photos with some tips from Jeosm. Understand the importance of developing your own style and knowing your model inside and out.

Now it’s time to grab your camera! Discover everything you need to shoot a wide-angle portrait. Learn how to play with light and how to choose and set up the best lighting pattern. Try out different positions with your model and see how props can be used as expressive tools.

Next, join Jeosm for a close-up photoshoot. Go over all the equipment you need for a shoot and experiment with harsh light and plain backgrounds. Explore some technical aspects and see what settings and parameters Jeosm uses for his camera to get the powerful, expressive results he’s looking for.

Finish the course with a lesson on editing. Select your best photos from the shoot and learn how to retouch them in Camera Raw and Photoshop to give them more strength and personality.