Black and White Portrait Photography with Character
What Will We Do in This Course?
A course by jeosm , Photographer
About the video: What Will We Do in This Course?
Overview
“In this lesson I am going to tell you what we will do in the course: we will work on two types of photographs, each with a very different approach, but with a common goal: to create a sincere image, with character and strength, in black and white. We will see how to adjust the light depending on what we are looking for. We will learn how to frame with a wide angle and a fixed focal lens, and why work with one or the other depth of field. We will see how to give character to our photo, how to create that link with the portrayed person to get their most sincere gesture and, finally, how to edit the final photograph quickly and easily. ”
In this video lesson jeosm addresses the topic: What Will We Do in This Course?, which is part of the Domestika online course: Black and White Portrait Photography with Character. Experiment with artificial light and contrast to create images full of strength and personality.
Partial transcription of the video
“What will we do in the course? Now we will see the content that we will do in this course. We will take two types of photographs, two private portraits and different, but with something in common: make a portrait with contrast, with strength and with a lot of character. We will see how to adjust the light depending on the type of photography we are looking for. We will see how to work the portrait with a wide angle and with an 85 mm. We will see the importance of working with one type of diaphragm or another. We will learn how to give photography character and personality. We will see the i...”
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Course summary for: Black and White Portrait Photography with Character
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Category
Photography & Video -
Software
Adobe Bridge, Adobe Photoshop, Camera Raw -
Areas
Digital Photography, Fine-Art Photography, Interior Photography, Photography, Portrait Photography, Studio Photography

jeosm
A course by
Jose Clemente is a freelance photographer who works under the name Jeosm. His work focuses on portraits, photojournalism, and advertising. He discovered photography through graffiti, using it as a way to immortalize his work in different light conditions. Since then, he has worked with clients like Adidas, Atresmedia, and the publisher Penguin Random House. He has also published five photography books.
In his portraits, Jeosm wants to portray people exactly as they are. He has a distinct style that focuses predominantly on black and white, employing stark contrasts between light and shadow. He believes the most important part of his work is connecting with the person being photographed.
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