Self-Portrait Photography: Explore Color and Light
Influences
A course by Sofie Sund , Photographer
About the video: Influences
Overview
“If you'd like to explore the artists that have molded my style, in this lesson, I will show you some of my favorite artists and tell you why I find them inspiring.”
In this video lesson Sofie Sund addresses the topic: Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Self-Portrait Photography: Explore Color and Light. Learn to take artistic self-portrait photos that evoke a mood with a focus on color and lighting.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Influences In this lesson, I will share my favorite influences and why they inspire me. Wes Anderson is a director that has been a favorite of mine for a really long time. When I first watched one of his movies, it definitely left an imprint on my mind. He was one of the biggest influences of mine at the time where I was discovering my photography style. I really love all his movies, and I could talk about all of them, but one of my very favorites is "The Grand Budapest Hotel." Here I have this book about the movie and kind of behind the scenes of the movie. What I really love about his m...”
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Course summary for: Self-Portrait Photography: Explore Color and Light
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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.
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