Instagram as a Photography Portfolio
A course by Pati GagarinPhotographer
A course by Pati Gagarin, Photographer
Learn how to present your visual identity on Instagram and convert your profile into the ideal cover letter
Building a strong visual identity as a photographer is almost as important as the quality of your individual photos. A strong visual identity helps shape your portfolio and decide how to begin a new project, from the concept and choice of frame to the composition and color. And thanks to its visually appealing layout and popularity, Instagram is a great way to share your photography with the world on your way to becoming a successful photographer.
In this course, photographer Pati Gagarin teaches you how to conceptualize, prepare, shoot, edit, and publish your photos, with the aim of converting your Instagram feed into the ideal cover letter for your photography work.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 24 downloads
What will we do in the course?
2 minutes, 27 seconds
The portfolio
6 minutes, 39 seconds
Art direction
13 minutes, 38 seconds
The Instagram fan club
8 minutes, 49 seconds
I'm in!
12 minutes, 6 seconds
Ready Set...
5 minutes, 39 seconds
What's included in this course?
Start the course by getting to know Pati, see some of her most significant sources of inspiration, and get introduced to what you will learn in the course.
Discover the importance of working on the initial production ideas for your photography project on Instagram. See art direction concepts, get advice on creating an effective portfolio, and see some examples of other photographers’ portfolios.
Then, it’s time to get started with your own portfolio. Pati tells you how she has planned the sessions in her notes as a starting point for your own plan. Shoot your still life photos by applying the knolling technique and continue by shooting portraits of your model.
Using your computer or phone, select your best photos with Photomechanic and edit them in Lightroom or Photoshop, correcting the light, colors, and final details.
Before releasing your stellar portfolio to the world, write your image captions to finish telling your story. See how to program your publications and see some examples to finish the course.
What is this course's project?
Create two types of photos based on a concept you’ve prepared previously: still life and portraits with a model. With this material, you’ll design a harmonic Instagram feed that will become the ideal cover letter or portfolio.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
For photographers of all levels, both beginners and professionals, who want to create a visually striking Instagram feed with the aim of attracting new followers and clients.
Requirements and materials
You will need basic camera knowledge and notions of photo editing software like Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop.
As for materials, you need a camera, a notebook, and a computer with the previously mentioned photo editing software.
Reviews
- 1 year ago
It is a very interesting course. I recommend it a lot.
- 1 year ago
Exelente Curso. Lo super recomiendo al 100%
- 3 years ago
Muy buen curso !
- 3 years ago
Al principio pensaba que era un curso básico, pero a medida que ha ido evolucionando, al menos para mí, ha llegado a un nivel muy elevado de cómo planterar un portfolio en Instagram. Está perfectamente estructurado, es muy ameno, y @patigagarin lo explica todo de forma muy tranquila, amistosa y participativa. Superrecomendable, aunque por tiempo no puedo realizar las tareas que nos anima a hacer, a ver si en un futuro...
- 3 years ago
Excelente curso! muy bien explicado y las ideas muy buenas! Me encanto!!
Her specialty is natural light photography, both for products as well as portraits, and Instagram is her platform of choice for showcasing her work.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Introduction
- Influences
- What will we do in the course?
- U2
Previous work
- The portfolio
- Art direction
- The Instagram fan club
- I'm in!
- U3
To shoot!
- Ready Set...
- Already! Knolling in full color 1
- Already! Knolling in full color 2
- Portraying Earthlings
- U4
Editing your work
- Your selection, thank you
- Sheet metal and paint
- Last brushstrokes
- U5
Final steps: The caption. Program. Post
- Icing on the cake
- Baked!
- Final inspiration
- FP
Final project
- Instagram as a Photography Portfolio
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FAQs
You’ll learn how to create still lifes, portraits, flatlays, and themed projects; apply art direction, composition, color selection, and professional image editing; optimize your Instagram portfolio; and manage posts using digital tools.
Yes, this course is designed for those with basic photography skills who want to deepen their knowledge of art direction, composition, and portfolio management on social media.
It’s recommended to have basic photography knowledge, camera handling skills, and some editing experience to get the most out of this course.
You’ll need a camera (DSLR, mirrorless, or a high-end smartphone), access to programs like Lightroom and Photoshop, and an Instagram account to practice the strategies taught.
Knolling is the technique of arranging objects neatly and parallel on a surface, perfect for creative still lifes and flatlays, enhancing composition and visual impact.
Yes, you’ll learn to edit images using Lightroom and Photoshop, optimize lighting, colors, and formats, and prepare your photos for Instagram publishing.
The course teaches you how to structure your feed with grids, mosaics, and categories, create a consistent visual identity, and use tools to schedule and analyze posts.