Black and White Portrait Photography with Character
Search for References and Style
A course by jeosm , Photographer
About the video: Search for References and Style
Overview
“Here I will tell you how important it is for my own style and why graffiti helped me so much to give it the importance it deserves.”
In this video lesson jeosm addresses the topic: Search for References and Style, 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
“Search for references and style Now I will tell you about the importance of personal style, and how graffiti has influenced my gaze. Let's see. I will show you some of my portraits with a wide angle lens. I divided them by themes. These photographs from my book "Woman" they are all made with a 20mm lens. In each one I was interested in enhancing some part of the woman portrayed to create a different aesthetic and get the most out of the lens. Here, with Barbara, I was interested in the composition and the shape of the arm, how the hand falls with the nails. Here I was very interested in the...”
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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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