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Directing People for Portrait Photography

Before the Shoot

A course by Emilia Brandão , Portrait Photographer

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97% positive reviews (378)

11,309 students

Audio: English

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About the video: Before the Shoot

Overview

“In this lesson, you will learn what I do before I start taking photos at a photoshoot, how I engage in a conversation with my sitter, and share my ideas with them.”

In this video lesson Emilia Brandão addresses the topic: Before the Shoot, which is part of the Domestika online course: Directing People for Portrait Photography. Capture unforgettable images and experiences by understanding how to engage with individuals and their emotions.

Partial transcription of the video

“Before the shoot In this lesson you'll learn what I do before I start taking photos for a photo shoot. On the day of the photo shoot, I like to arrive earlier than the sitter to make sure everything's ok, the lighting is ok, maybe explore a few framings and a few angles, not to be worrying about technical things when the sitter is there, so when the sitter arrives, I like to be able to focus and only engage with them and have everything ready. So in the case of my photo shoot with Domestika, I photographed a wine sommelier, Pilar, in a restaurant in central Madrid, Propaganda 12. -Hi Pilar....”

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Course summary for: Directing People for Portrait Photography

Level: Beginner
97% positive reviews (378)
11309 students
4 units
14 lessons (1h 52m)
4 downloads

Category
Photography & Video
Software
Adobe Bridge, Adobe Photoshop, Camera Raw
Areas
Photographic Lighting, Photography, Portrait Photography

Emilia Brandão

A course by Emilia Brandão

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Portrait Photographer

Emilia Brandão is a professional portrait photographer based in Madrid. From a young age, Emilia has relied on her camera to connect with people, build relationships, and travel the world.

Originally from São Paulo, Emilia studied Cinema and Photography before becoming a freelance contributor for publications like Vogue, GQ, Elle, and Glamour. She has photographed some of the world’s top business leaders, athletes, and celebrities, including Philippe Starck, Kaká, Yoko Ono, Antonio Banderas, and more. In 2020, she was named an official LEICA ambassador.