Portrait Photography from Start to Finish
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Course overview
- Provider
- Domestika
- Course type
- Paid course
- Level
- Beginner
- Deadline
- Flexible
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Lessons
- 11 lessons
- Certificate
- Available on completion
- Course author
- Jorge Bispo
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Much like in the theatrical game, the art of portraiture allows for encounters, exchanges of experiences, improvisations, and image-enhancing solutions. Photographer Jorge Bispo, who's photographed legendary characters such as Spike Lee, Ricardo Darín, David Lynch, Roberto Carlos, and many more, specializes in composing iconic portraits that immortalize these encounters through the lens.
In this course, learn the process for taking a photographic portrait, from the initial idea to the finishing touches in postproduction. Create a photo series and let Jorge teach you how to contextualize light and ambience, along with some directing tips. Finish the course with all the necessary tools to photograph anyone.
Description
Start by hearing a little about Jorge Bispo's career and how he got started in photography. He shares his most defining works, awards, and artistic influences, including theater and photography.
Dive into the preproduction phase by looking for reference materials for your portraits. Jorge gives you some tips to truly establish a connection with the people you photograph and shows you how to prep your equipment and choose the ideal shoot location.
Now it's time to put your knowledge into practice! Organize the lighting and composition and follow your teacher's advice to improve your photography direction. Jorge then shows you how to manage various elements on set, from the technical side to your relationship with your models.
Wrap things up by selecting the best photos and learn to edit them in Adobe Lightroom. Explore how to develop the narrative thread throughout your photo series and finally, discover how to present your work both in print and digitally.
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