Self-Portrait Photography: Explore Color and Light
A course by Sofie Sund , Photographer
Learn to take artistic self-portrait photos that evoke a mood with a focus on color and lighting
Self-portrait photography can be a portal to personal discovery. For photographer Sofie Sund, this art form opened up a world of possibilities, helping her connect with her authentic self and express emotions that only images can capture. Inspired by her feelings and experiences, she experiments with different techniques to create meaningful pieces that have led to collaborations with clients like Adobe, Canon, and Sony.
In this online course, learn to shoot and edit artistic self-portraits that reflect your true essence. Explore the use of color, light, and props to create evocative photos with both a camera and a smartphone. Capture expressive images that provide a glimpse into your inner world.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 15 downloads
- 95% positive reviews (42)
- 2,602 students
- 17 lessons (2h 55m)
- 15 downloads
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Shoot and edit three self-portraits applying different techniques.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to create evocative self-portraits that convey a mood.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of photography is recommended.
As for materials, you need a camera, a phone, a tripod, lighting, backdrops, props, color gels, and photo editing software such as Snapseed, VSCO, Camera Raw, and Photoshop.
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Sofie Sund
A course by Sofie Sund
Sofie Sund is a photographer from Norway. Inspired by her parents’ creative pursuits, she picked up a camera for the first time as a child and instantly fell in love with this art form. After considering architecture as a potential career path, she eventually attended the Norwegian School of Photography for two years, where she found her voice as an artist and began pursuing her passion professionally.
In addition to developing her own personal projects, she works for brands in a variety of categories like product photography, lifestyle, fashion, and interiors. Her distinctive work has led to collaborations with Adobe, Canon, Sony, Studio About, Oleana Knitwear, and Maison Crivelli. She has also published her own book, Mellow, a collection of still-life images inspired by the wonder of everyday moments.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Finding Your Inspiration
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Feeling Inspired
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Experimenting with Colors
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Without Light, There Is No Photo
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U3
Preparing for the Photoshoot
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The Equipment
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Brainstorming and the Mood Board
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Setting up the Scene
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U4
The 3 Different Photos
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The First Photo: Shaping the Light
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The Second Photo: Experimenting with Long Exposure
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The Third Photo: Working with Natural Light 1
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The Third Photo: Working with Natural Light 2
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U5
Selecting and Editing
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Selecting and Editing on a Phone 1
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Selecting and Editing on a Phone 2
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Selecting and Editing with Adobe Camera Raw and Photoshop 1
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Selecting and Editing with Adobe Camera Raw and Photoshop 2
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The Final Result and Sharing Your Work
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FP
Final project
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Artistic Use of Colour and Composition in Photography
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at 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
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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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FAQs
What are Domestika's online courses?
Domestika courses are online classes that allow you to learn new skills and create incredible projects. All our courses include the opportunity to share your work with other students and/or teachers, creating an active learning community. We offer different formats:
Original Courses: Complete classes that combine videos, texts, and educational materials to complete a specific project from start to finish.
Basics Courses: Specialized training where you master specific software tools step by step.
Specialization Courses: Learning paths with various expert teachers on the same topic, perfect for becoming a specialist by learning from different approaches.
Guided Courses: Practical experiences ideal for directly acquiring specific skills.
Intensive Courses (Deep Dives): New creative processes based on artificial intelligence tools in an accessible format for in-depth and dynamic understanding.
When do the courses start and when do they finish?
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.
What do Domestika's courses include?
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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Love her style so much! this course is very useful to me
Thank you for inspiring the idea.
duza dawka inspiracji. polecam!
Bardzo inspirujący kurs, prowadząca ma wiedzę kreatywność i spokojny głos, przewyższyła oczekiwania.
Interesting course, the teacher is great.
However, the lessons with the shootings are way too slow - no need to see all the poses she takes for each shot. I would have cut that part.