Introduction to Conceptual Portrait Photography
Setting up for Shoot: Self-Portrait
A course by Kristina Varaksina , Photographer
Joined February 2021
Joined February 2021
About the video: Setting up for Shoot: Self-Portrait
Overview
“In this lesson I’ll start my shoot by setting up for my self portrait. I’ll show you how to make sure everything has been considered, before you start actually taking pictures.”
In this video lesson Kristina Varaksina addresses the topic: Setting up for Shoot: Self-Portrait, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Conceptual Portrait Photography. Translate your ideas and feelings into striking images that move your audience.
Partial transcription of the video
“Setting Up for Shoot: Self-Portrait Now, I'll show you how to set up your lighting, environment, and props to achieve your artistic goals for a self-portrait. When I was working on my self-portraits in the studio, I chose to use window light. As I mentioned before, I really like using continuous light and when there's a chance to use just natural light, I always for it, especially when I would like to achieve a very soft light effect in my image and the window light is just perfect for it, but what I decided to do is to modify that window light a little bit. I used the poly board with its b...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Conceptual Portrait Photography
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Areas
Fine-Art Photography, Photographic Lighting, Photography, Photography Post-production, Portrait Photography, Self-Portrait Photography, Studio Photography
Kristina Varaksina
A course by Kristina Varaksina
Kristina Varaksina is a London-based photographer who works in advertising, fashion, and fine art. Growing up in Russia, she spent a lot of time reading and always enjoyed drawing and painting. Eventually, she went on to study a degree in architecture and interior design, and later, a master’s in graphic design. After working for a few years in graphic design and advertising, she moved to the U.S.to study for another master’s in photography at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco.
Since then, Kristina has worked with clients including The BBC, The Telegraph, Harper’s Bazaar, and L’Officiel. Her work has been exhibited internationally at galleries in the U.S., Europe, and China, and she has taught photography at the Art Institute of California and New York Film Academy. She has also been recognized with a number of awards, including Portrait of Britain 2020 Winner and Lens Culture Critic’s Choice 2020 Winner.
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