Fine Art Self-Portrait Photography

Overview

“In many areas, the error is reprehensible and inhibits the artist. In the artistic sphere, error is considered important for the advancement of artistic thought. In this class, I will deal with the importance of the error and, mainly, about what to do after this identification. The error is not only in the technical construction of the image, but in the relationship of its author to the result. The error is not a plastic issue, but a conceptual one.”

In this video lesson Danny Bittencourt addresses the topic: Errability, which is part of the Domestika online course: Fine Art Self-Portrait Photography. Learn how to use self-portraits as a form of artistic expression and create impactful photographs.

Partial transcription of the video

“In this class. we'll talk about errability. Often. mistakes are condemned. which can inhibit the artist. Here. errors aren't linked just to technical aspects of the image. but much more for conceptual reasons. If the author doesn't see themselves in the image they're creating. they don't perceive the intentions and their issues. then that image doesn't work. In other words. it's not about the image being pretty or ugly. or just technically well-constructed. It's about her being able to meet the author's intent demands. Error is fundamental to the creative process. It is a first step for thi...”

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Course summary for: Fine Art Self-Portrait Photography

• Level: Beginner
• 98% positive reviews (432)
• 9255 students
• 4 units
• 15 lessons (2h 23m)
• 12 downloads

• Category

  Photography & Video

• Software

  Adobe Photoshop

• Areas

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