Colorful Studio Photography for Instagram
A course by Michelle and Forrest , Creative Photography Studio
Joined March 2020
Learn the complete process behind capturing eye-catching images for your social media, from art direction and set design, to lighting and retouching
Learn the complete process behind capturing eye-catching images for your social media, from art direction and set design, to lighting and retouching
Joined March 2020
Anything can inspire a concept, set design, or lighting technique for a new image. Experimenting with these elements is Tropico Photo’s specialty. Run by creatives Michelle Norris and Forrest Aguar, the studio specializes in photography and art direction for advertisements. Together, Michelle and Forrest have collaborated on projects for brands including Google, Samsung, and PopSockets, using color as a tool to tell narratives through striking imagery.
In this course, they take you step-by-step through the creative process behind studio photography, from set design and lighting to shooting and editing. Learn to craft and photograph captivating scenes that make you stand out on social media.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 16 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (20)
- 528 students
- 14 lessons (1h 12m)
- 16 additional resources (7 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Direct, photograph, and edit scroll-stopping images for your social media.
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in learning the process behind a photoshoot and creating innovative concept art.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is necessary for this course.
You will need a smartphone or camera, computer, Lightroom, Photoshop, Instagram, and UNUM. A smartphone tripod and heavy-duty smartphone mount are optional.
Reviews
Michelle and Forrest
A course by Michelle and Forrest
Michelle Norris and Forrest Aguar are a creative advertising photography team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They first met while studying at the University of Georgia where they collaborated on small creative projects before going on to found their own studio, Tropico Photo. There, they specialize in photography and art direction for advertisements.
Tropico Photo creates colorful, surreal images inspired by Michelle and Forrests’ travels to coastal destinations. They both take pride in their involvement in every step of the creative photography process, from casting talent to directing and editing. Together they have worked for clients including Target, Mailchimp, PopSockets, Atlanta Magazine, Atelier Cologne, Spanx, Google for Startups, Red Bull, and Samsung.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Us
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Influences
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U2
Shaping the Narrative
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Mood Board and Color Palette
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Sketching
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Materials, Equipment and Set Design
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Bonus Lesson: Project Planning
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U3
Creating Your Reality
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Set Building
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Wardrobe and Talent
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Shoot Day
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Bonus Lesson: Style Explanation
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U4
Polishing the Product
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Importing
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Processing
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Retouching
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Bonus Lesson: Final Selection
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FP
Final project
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Colourful Studio Photography for Instagram
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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renier
Very colourful and teaches an excellent way to get noticed in a creative way
afvet_1977
Michelle and Forest do an excellent job of introducing and explaining essential elements of design and apply them to provide an understaning of how to organize and produce highly stylized photos and photo shoots. I am looking forward to having time to incorporate their ideas into a photo shoot in the near future.
johanna
Sigo estudiando este curso, por hora bueno
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maria_julia_simoni
Muy buen curso.
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udayshenkar.p
Lovely course! Thank you