Creative Photography and Conceptual Portrait
A course by Felix Hernandez Dreamphography , Photographer
Joined June 2015
Learn to tell stories using the language of lighting and retouching with Photoshop
- Spanish with subtitles in English
- 98% positive reviews (179)
- 3679 students
Learn to tell stories using the language of lighting and retouching with Photoshop
In the world of photography, creating a concept is as important as mastering the technique. Photographer and graphic designer Félix Hernández is here to help you do just that so you can explore your own personal vision and achieve unique, impactful results.
Félix is internationally known for his miniature creations, which he explores in another one of his Domestika courses, Creative Studio Photography with Scale Models.
In this online course, immerse yourself in the world of conceptual studio portraits, using the language of light as a common thread to create dazzling images.
What will you learn in this online course?
34 lessons & 7 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (179)
- 3679 students
- 34 lessons (7h 44m)
- 7 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish, English, Portuguese
- Level: Intermediate
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Complete three photographic projects using one, two, and three studio flashes for lighting.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Professional or amateur photographers and anyone interested in finding their own photographic style by exploring the conceptual possibilities of images.
Requirements and materials
Knowing how to use your camera in manual mode is recommended, as well as basic knowledge of Photoshop.
You need a 35mm camera, a 50mm or larger lens, a tripod, and three studio flashes or speedlights. In addition, you also need modifiers such as beauty dishes, softboxes, and umbrellas; a background; a model; and a wide variety of props, and a computer with Photoshop and Nik Collection software.
Reviews
A course by Felix Hernandez Dreamphography
Félix Hernández's secret is to imagine and create consistent concepts with his photographs. Working primarily in the studio, he mixes camera effects with digital art to achieve realistic images and bring his scale models to life. In recent years, his work with scale models has gone viral and has been published in media outlets all over the world.
He and his firm currently produce creative concepts and images for clients both in Mexico and abroad, as well as for other advertising agencies. Additionally, he writes commissioned articles for photography magazines such as Retouched Magazine, DOCMA, Digital Camera, Digital SLR Photography, Digital Photo, and Good Light Magazine.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Creation of the concept
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Introduction to the concept
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Creation of the 3 photographic concepts
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U3
The light
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Knowing the studio flashes and their modifiers
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Understanding the language of light I
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Understanding the language of light II
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U4
Preproduction
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Camera, lenses and casting
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Pre-production Scene 1
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Pre-production Scene 2
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Pre-production Scene 3
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U5
Production
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Urban warrior: 1 flash
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My name is Flor: 2 flashes
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From my window: 3 flashes I
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From my Window: 3 flashes II
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U6
Postproduction Scene 1
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Image selection and raw development
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Frequency separation I
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Frequency separation II
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Makeup
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Wheathereado
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Replacement of the background
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Dodge & Burn
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Details
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Color grading I
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Color grading II
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Extra scene 1: Mash up of 3 images I
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Extra scene 1: Mash up of 3 images II
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U7
Postproduction Scene 2
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Black and white with Raw
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Black and white with Photoshop
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Black and white with Nik
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Additional tips for black and white
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U8
Postproduction Scene 3: Digital output for different media
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Digital output for printing
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Digital output for art
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Digital output for social networks
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FP
Final project
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Conceptual portrait photography in studio
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
PlusIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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Watch professionally produced courses
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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kanna_g
Plustrès riche et complet, un cours très approfondi
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magictales
Toller Kurs, der zu eigenen Werken inspiriert.
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e_rof
PlusMe gustan mucho los cursos de Félix, tengo todos sus cursos y se aprende mucho en ellos, aunque tengo que decir que mis conocimientos de fotografía son básicos.
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joaocarlosphoto
This is the second course I have done from
Felix , I have enjoyed them very much and have leaned allot .
kathysg
PlusI haven’t started this course yet but it looks really interesting.