The Secrets of Portrait Photography
Photographing on a neutral background and under artificial light
A course by Bob Wolfenson , Photographer
About the video: Photographing on a neutral background and under artificial light
Overview
“In this class we will enter the world of studio portrait with a neutral background and fully controllable light. I will show my work process in this environment. ”
In this video lesson Bob Wolfenson addresses the topic: Photographing on a neutral background and under artificial light, which is part of the Domestika online course: The Secrets of Portrait Photography. Learn to photograph portraits from an artistic perspective, from the light and direction techniques to the final editing of images.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this class. we will gain practical knowledge on creating a studio portrait effectively. Hey! How are you? Nice to see you. Shall we? I was working on a project about... In São Paulo. i encountered Vance from Guinea-Bissau while working on a project about African immigrants. Move slightly forward. Perfect. That's exactly what we need. And when the opportunity for this project came up. I considered him an ideal example for the project. I'll mark the floor to ensure the focus and light are consistent. Shall we proceed? I'll test first to ensure everything is functioning properly and all is ...”
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Course summary for: The Secrets of Portrait Photography
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Digital Photography, Fine-Art Photography, Lifestyle Photography, Portrait Photography
Bob Wolfenson
A course by Bob Wolfenson
Bob Wolfenson is a Brazilian photographer from São Paulo, where he lives and works. From the beginning of his career at just 16 to today, he has worked in a range of photographic media. A national symbol of portraiture as well as nude and fashion photography, he has always oscillated between artistic projects and advertising pieces.
He has composed pieces for publications like Veja, Vogue, Elle, S/N, Playboy, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, and Rolling Stone, as well as for several books including Jardim da Luz, Moda no Brasil por Brasileiros, 24x36, and Bob Wolfenson. His most prominent works have been exhibited in important institutions including The São Paulo Museum of Art (MASP) y Museu de Arte Brasileira (MAB-FAAP)..
Many of his works have been displayed at museums and galleries such as the Itaú Cultural, The Museum of Contemporary Art, University of São Paulo (MAC), Museu da Fotografia in Curitiba, Zacheta National Gallery of Art in Warsaw, and as part of various private collections.
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