Editorial Portraiture: Light and Creativity
Professional portrait in natural light
A course by Natalia Gw , Fashion and Portrait Photographer
About the video: Professional portrait in natural light
Overview
“To begin with, I will teach you how to use our most essential source of light: natural light. So that we can take advantage of your best moments and know how to respond to the changes and complications that may arise. We will try to isolate our environment or location from our result.”
In this video lesson Natalia Gw addresses the topic: Professional portrait in natural light, which is part of the Domestika online course: Editorial Portraiture: Light and Creativity. Learn how to create photographic portraits; from idea, to shoot, to Photoshop.
Partial transcription of the video
“Professional portrait with natural light I'll teach you to work with the essential source of light, natural light. You can optimize it and know how to respond to any complications that might arise. We try to isolate our setting or location from the final result. We may think that to be photographers we need to use equipment and accessories, but one of the simplest and most accessible ways to take photos with unique results, is with natural light. I must admit there are disadvantages as it is a very strong and changing source of light depending on the climate, the time of day, the temperatur...”
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Course summary for: Editorial Portraiture: Light and Creativity
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Areas
Digital Photography, Fashion Photography, Photography, Portrait Photography, Studio Photography

Natalia Gw
A course by Natalia Gw
Natalia Gw is a photo retoucher and photographer with a solid background in image editing, specializing in portraits and advertising. Her approach focuses on enhancing people's natural beauty while preserving their unique essence. With a background in fine arts, Natalia has developed her own style that blends artistic techniques with digital tools, achieving results that are both striking and subtle. Her experience ranges from collaborations with editorial projects to commercial campaigns, where her ability to capture light and detail has been key to their success.
Passionate about digital editing, Natalia has dedicated herself to sharing her knowledge with those interested in perfecting their skills in Photoshop and other editing tools. Through her work, she seeks to inspire others to explore the potential of photography as a means of artistic expression. Natalia values the importance of attention to detail, promoting a meticulous editing process that respects the proportions and authentic features of each portrait. Her commitment to continuous improvement and her love for art have made her a reference in the field of photo editing.
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