Fine Art Photography: Self-Portraits Filled with Symbolism

Shooting: close-up

A course by Lídia Vives , Photographer

Photographer. Barcelona, Spain.
Joined March 2019
99% positive reviews (124)
3,871 students
Audio: Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese
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About the video: Shooting: close-up

Overview

“We started with the photo session. You will see how we apply what was previously learned and I will teach you to focus and frame well. We start with a close-up photo.”

In this video lesson Lídia Vives addresses the topic: Shooting: close-up, which is part of the Domestika online course: Fine Art Photography: Self-Portraits Filled with Symbolism. Learn how to turn your feelings into artistic photographs that are full of emotion and personality.

Partial transcription of the video

“In this lesson. i'm going to teach you some key technical points to consider while taking photographs. Specifically. we will examine two types of shots—a close-up and a medium shot. I will begin by my lighting setup for both scenarios. Starting with the close-up. i'll walk you through the process This close-up requires careful planning. For the shot. i'll use an umbrella to soften and spread light evenly. ensuring a globally diffused and gentle illumination that meets my creative goals. In addition. i'll utilize a reflector. opting for the silver side to introduce a subtle contrast. This wi...”

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Course summary for: Fine Art Photography: Self-Portraits Filled with Symbolism

  • Level: Beginner
  • 99% positive reviews (124)
  • 3871 students
  • 4 units
  • 27 lessons (4h 42m)
  • 4 downloads
  • Category

    Photography & Video
  • Software

    Adobe Photoshop, Camera Raw
  • Areas

    Fine-Art Photography, Photo Retouching, Photography, Photography Post-production, Photomontage, Portrait Photography, Self-Portrait Photography, Studio Photography

Lídia Vives

Lídia Vives
A course by Lídia Vives

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Lídia Vives is an artistic photographer, renowned for her pictorial self-portraits filled with secrets. Influenced by Henri-Cartier Bresson, she discovered photography as a means of artistic expression at sixteen, and decided to switch her paint brush for a camera.

Lídia’s work has been exhibited in Spanish and Australian galleries, using her Instagram account as a visual diary where she expresses all that she doesn’t say out loud. Her main clients include brands and editorials for which she creates fashion and advertising photography, and above all, for art collections.


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Fine Art Photography: Self-Portraits Filled with Symbolism

A course by Lídia Vives
Photographer. Barcelona, Spain.
Joined March 2019
  • 99% positive reviews (124)
  • 3,871 students