Introduction to Digital Photography in Manual Mode
Influences
A course by Debbie Castro , Photographer, Artist, and Educator
About the video: Influences
Overview
“I am inspired by the desire to tell stories that have an impact on both individuals and the greater good, and that can contribute to positive change in the world. What’s so captivating about being a visual storyteller is the privilege to learn about the world, from individuals who are doing inspiring things and by the wonder of being alive.”
In this video lesson Debbie Castro addresses the topic: Influences , which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Digital Photography in Manual Mode. Explore photography fundamentals and create stunning images by learning to control exposure, composition, and shutter speed.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, we're going to look at my influences. And this is going to show you how it helped shape my work. Let's start with Sophie Kahl. This is a book by Sophie Calle and it's called Exquisite Pain. So in 1984, She won an Artist Award that she could go and travel anywhere in the world. And she chose to go from Paris to Japan. What? There's one thing she left behind and that was her boyfriend. They decided to meet in India at a later date. And when she was in her Delhi hotel, she received a phone call from him. saying that he had fallen in love with somebody else. She was absolutely h...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Digital Photography in Manual Mode
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Digital Photography, Photographic Composition, Photography

Debbie Castro
A course by Debbie Castro
Debbie Castro is a photographer and educator based in the UK. Born in Ireland, she has a degree in Psychology and Psychoanalysis and a master’s in photojournalism from the University of Westminster in London.
She specializes in conceptual documentary photography, and has exhibited her work in New York City, London, and photo festivals in her native Ireland. She has also published her own limited-edition photography book entitled “Who Gave You the Roses?” Currently, Debbie curates shows for the London Institute of Photography, coordinates photography classes, and mentors students from around the world.
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