Editorial Photography for Magazines
A course by Jorge Alvariño , Photographer

Learn photography for editorial portraits
Lights, camera...photo! Learn how to carry out an editorial portrait session step by step for the cover of a magazine, from the pre-production to the final touches, following the techniques and tricks of renowned photographer Jorge Alvariño.
What will you learn in this online course?
20 lessons & 15 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (142)
- 3,286 students
- 20 lessons (2h 58m)
- 15 additional resources (11 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Intermediate
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create an editorial photograph for the cover and interior of the imaginary magazine Domestika Magazine.

Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is aimed at photographers, retouchers, and advanced hobbyists who want to learn techniques and tricks to improve their photography skills, especially in portraiture.
Think you don't have the skill level? Don't worry—learn by watching a professional at work and come to understand the complete process of creating a studio photo.
Requirements and materials
To get the most out of this course, you should know how to handle a camera and have basic knowledge of Photoshop and Lightroom.
Materials you need: a camera—reflex is better—and a computer with Photoshop and Lightroom installed. And most importantly: your muse! It can be a model or friend who doesn't mind featuring in your final project. It doesn't have to be the great actor Tamar Novas or someone who has won a Goya; not everyone has Jorge Alvariño's contacts...

Reviews

Jorge Alvariño
A course by Jorge Alvariño
I am Jorge Alvariño, and I started working as a still photographer on film shoots, taking promotional photographs and creating movie posters with international producers and distributors such as Apaches Entertainment, Aurum, Paramount, Universal Pictures, Telecinco Cinema, and Antena 3 Films.
I have carried out advertising campaigns for different clients: Coca Cola, Banco Santander, BBVA, Bancaja, and EMI music, and since mid-2011, I have been represented in advertising by Maribel Zaldivar for the Essencial agency.
I have photographed celebrities such as Elijah Wood, Javier Bardem, Alec Baldwin, Sasha Grey, Clive Owen, Pau Gasol, Daniel Brühl, and Corey Feldman for publications such as Esquire, Empire, Rolling Stone, Premiere, American Cinematographer, Vogue, El Pais Semanal, El Sunday, and other international magazines. I am currently the director of photography for the iPad magazines VIS-À-VIS and MINE.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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I introduce myself
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Influences and references
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Presentation of the course / Workflow
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U2
Preproduction
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Analysis of the editorial order
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References
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Preparing the equipment - Part 1
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Preparing the equipment - Part 2
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U3
Production
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Method of work in a shooting
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Making the cover: Shooting with flashes
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Performing photo with black background
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Realizing indoor photo on white background
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Making an interior photo in cyclorama
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Shooting with continuous light
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Shooting with strobist
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U4
Editing and Postproduction
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Edition / negotiation / edition - Part 1
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Edition / negotiation / edition - Part 2
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Post-production in Lightroom 5 and Photoshop CC - Part 1
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Post-production in Lightroom 5 and Photoshop CC - Part 2
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Post-production in Lightroom 5 and Photoshop CC - Part 3
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Final file preparation and shipping
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FP
Final project
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With flash and crazy
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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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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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
PlusIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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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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Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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Watch professionally produced courses
Domestika curates its teacher roster and produces every course in-house to ensure a high-quality online learning experience.
FAQs
What are Domestika's online courses?
Domestika courses are online classes that allow you to learn new skills and create incredible projects. All our courses include the opportunity to share your work with other students and/or teachers, creating an active learning community. We offer different formats:
Original Courses: Complete classes that combine videos, texts, and educational materials to complete a specific project from start to finish.
Basics Courses: Specialized training where you master specific software tools step by step.
Specialization Courses: Learning paths with various expert teachers on the same topic, perfect for becoming a specialist by learning from different approaches.
Guided Courses: Practical experiences ideal for directly acquiring specific skills.
Intensive Courses (Deep Dives): New creative processes based on artificial intelligence tools in an accessible format for in-depth and dynamic understanding.
When do the courses start and when do they finish?
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
What do Domestika's courses include?
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
Have you been given a course?
You can redeem the course you received by accessing the redeeming page and entering your gift code.
pienso que falta explicación relacionada a la configuración de la cámara en conjunto con los flashes y las luces utilizadas
De momento todo perfecto.
Bien explicado, fluido y entretenido, muchas gracias!
Very clear instructions, making easy for everyone to follow and understand what is required.
Very engaging class with helpful demonstrations. I recommend this course.
Great course with a lot of practise and good approach.