Analog Portrait Photography: Creating Unique Atmospheres
A course by Maria Louceiro , Photographer and Art Director
Capture the ephemeral quality of analog photography in your portraits by using original filters and post-production techniques
Capture the ephemeral quality of analog photography in your portraits by using original filters and post-production techniques
Analog photography offers a myriad of creative opportunities for those who want to experiment with photography techniques. From the unique features of an analog camera to original filters to create unique atmospheres, photographer and art director Maria Louceiro has the methodology to guide you through your analog adventure. Her photography experience includes working with clients like Mercedes-Benz, MTV, VICE, Coachella, and more.
In this course, Maria teaches you how to create imaginative portraits by revealing all the features of an analog camera. Discover how to create delicate atmospheres using creative filters made from everyday objects and learn Maria’s compositional techniques to create a series of portraits filled with originality and expertise.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 21 downloads
- 94% positive reviews (32)
- 738 students
- 14 lessons (1h 55m)
- 21 additional resources (6 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
What is this course's project?
Create a series of five to eight portrait photos using an analog camera and experimental techniques.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone interested in learning about the unique features of analog cameras, film, and how to make creative filters using household objects.
Requirements and materials
To take this course you need an analog camera, a film scanner, and a computer with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom or Photoshop.
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A course by Maria Louceiro
Maria Louceiro is a Portuguese photographer and art director based in Berlin, Germany, who creates dream-like images using digital and analog photography techniques. Inspired by photos of concerts from websites and magazines, Maria decided to venture out to concerts and capture her own images of musicians onstage. As her vision and ideas grew, so did her career as a photographer, with international promoters and musicians contracting her for major music events and concerts.
Her clients include Adobe, Pitchfork, Mercedes-Benz, MTV, VICE, Red Bull Music Academy, Coachella, and !K7.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Introduction
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Influences
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What Will We Do in This Course?
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U2
From the Basics to the Technical
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Cameras, Films, and Technique
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Selecting the Equipment: Analog Cameras and Filters
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Research and Mood Board
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Location
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U3
Developing Our Photoshoot
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Choosing the Background
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Preparing the Material
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Starting the Photoshoot
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Frames and Composition
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U4
Scanning, Editing, and Creating Your Portfolio
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Developing and Scanning
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Selection and Edition
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Building a Portfolio and Useful Tips
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FP
Final project
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Analog Portrait Photography: Creating Unique Atmospheres
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maui_losada
Maravilloso curso! muy creativo y práctico al mismo tiempo. Una visión sobre la fotografía analógica, muy interesante. Como único dato de mejora, algunos de los enlaces de los recursos, no funcionan, pero por lo demás, merece mucho la pena.
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ninv12x
me gustó pero quizá podría hablar más de las diferencias entre los distintos tipos de materiales para así entender mejor cómo se usan
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slavka_nov
Thank you for a very creative and playful course, Maria :) It inspired me to experiment with filters and double exposure for the first time and I can't wait to develop them!
linabrit_restrepo
Plusme encanta el aprendizaje que he obtenido y me gusta este curso
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thasamanbass
This course sparked my creativity and way of thinking about my film photography. Thank you, Maria for this course! It's truly helped me reach a new skill level and love for film.