Urban Photography: Create Geometric and Colorful Compositions

Start by getting to know Julien Marchand and his influences, such as Stephen Shore, William Eggleston, and Edward Hopper, just a few of the many artists who have inspired his photographic work throughout the years.

Time to grab your camera! Head outside for a walk around the streets of your neighborhood. Julien guides you in how to spot good light, an original color, or some poetic shadows. He also teaches you how to use your camera's settings, as well as the angles and viewpoints that work best. Then move into the world of post-production and devise a color palette to retouch your images.

Study how to use photo enhancing software to make your shots even more visually compelling. First, create a preset in Lightroom by playing around with hues, saturation, and luminance. Julien then encourages you to think about the geometry of an image and the harmony of shapes, elements intrinsically linked to your field work. Learn how to use Photoshop to refine your shot and apply these techniques to retouch an image of your choice.

To round out the course, see how to create a well-balanced photo series and share it on social media. Now you're ready to captivate your Instagram followers and take your photography to the next level!