Fine Art Photography: Self-Portraits Filled with Symbolism
Shooting: close-up
A course by Lídia Vives , Photographer
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
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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
A course by Lídia Vives
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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