Artistic Photography: Transforming Concepts into Images
The models
A course by Irene Cruz , Photographer, cinematographer and video artist
About the video: The models
Overview
“You already have the concept, you have a fairly clear idea of what your photographs will be like and what the place will be… We only have the models left! You can be yourself, but you can also find out which people can best illustrate your photos. Who will be your protagonists? These are mine.”
In this video lesson Irene Cruz addresses the topic: The models, which is part of the Domestika online course: Artistic Photography: Transforming Concepts into Images. Express your inner self through the lens and learn to direct models to achieve more personal photos.
Partial transcription of the video
“The models In this lesson I will explain what the selection criteria are that I follow when choosing my models, those who will be the protagonists of my photo session. Models are always people who are part of my life. It is very important that you have an emotional connection with me. Many times I know them from one day. For example, every Sunday I go down to the cafe downstairs from home and I establish conversations with people who inspire me and many times I invite you to be part of my work and take them to the forest to take photos. From now on, my models become my muses. And let me exp...”
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Course summary for: Artistic Photography: Transforming Concepts into Images
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Category
Photography & Video -
Software
Adobe Bridge, Camera Raw -
Areas
Creativity, Fine-Art Photography, Photography, Photography Post-production, Portrait Photography

Irene Cruz
A course by Irene Cruz
Born in Madrid and based in Berlin for more than seven years, Irene Cruz is a photographer, cinematographer, and video artist. She combines her work on projects in art market and cinema with her work teaching at centers and universities in the UK, Spain, Germany, and Switzerland.
Her conceptual photography work is characterized by its use of natural, cold, filtered light to create gloomy and mysterious atmospheres. She has participated in festivals, fairs, and exhibitions around the world, including the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, the Círculo de Bellas Artes or the Palacio de Cibeles in Madrid, the KunstHalle or the Deutsche Oper in Berlin, and Project Art Space in NYC.
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