Introduction to Conceptual Portrait Photography
Setting up for Shoot: Portrait
A course by Kristina Varaksina , Photographer
Joined February 2021
Joined February 2021
About the video: Setting up for Shoot: Portrait
Overview
“There is a lot to consider when setting up for a portrait. It’s not just the lighting and environment but also connecting with the model, choosing the right clothing and making sure they feel comfortable.”
In this video lesson Kristina Varaksina addresses the topic: Setting up for Shoot: 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: Portrait In this lesson, I will show you how to setup your lighting, environment, choose clothing, and direct hair and makeup to achieve the feeling you want. The model that I chose to photograph today is a 54-year-old woman, her name is Nancy. She has quite an incredible story. When she was in her late twenties, she got into an accident. She was a gymnast and eventually ended up losing her leg after that accident. Before that, she had just got married and she was going to have a family with her husband. That accident placed her in this very tough situation where she h...”
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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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