Introduction to Conceptual Portrait Photography
Self-Portrait
A course by Kristina Varaksina , Photographer
Joined February 2021
Joined February 2021
About the video: Self-Portrait
Overview
“Now I am all set up and ready to go, it’s time to capture my self portrait.”
In this video lesson Kristina Varaksina addresses the topic: 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
“Self-Portrait In this lesson, I will show you how to create a meaningful and emotionally-charged portrait of myself. You've seen my art direction boards, so you know what kind of emotions, what kind of feelings I'm going for. It's going to be slightly soft and possibly vulnerable, and definitely innocent kind of feeling, on the one hand, but on the other hand, I also wanted to create that other impression of feeling very strong and confident, and more empowering. When I work with portraits, whether they are self-portraits or portraits of someone else, I don't like when it's just one dimensi...”
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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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