Directing People for Portrait Photography

Overview

“In this lesson, you will learn how I place my sitter on the set before the shoot to create connection and vulnerability. I start by showing her the first idea of setting/pose on my boards, explaining what I have in mind, and I invite her to “play me” while “I play her”, so I give her the camera to hold and place myself on her spot. ”

In this video lesson Emilia Brandão addresses the topic: Placing the Sitter on the Set, 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

“Placing a sitter on the set In this lesson you'll learn how I place my sitter on the set before the photo shoot to create connection and vulnerability. -So I think we have something that we like now. -Yes, I really like the references. -That's great. Let's start working on preparing the table, but before we start, is there anything I can do for you? Do you need a glass of water or anything? -No, I'm fine, thank you. -Ok, so let's do that. -Ok. -Pilar and I agreed that the first photo was going to be at a table by the window. It's a marble table with lots of wine glasses. We start preparing ...”

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Course summary for: Directing People for Portrait Photography

• Level: Beginner
• 97% positive reviews (378)
• 11304 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