Narrative Portrait Photography for Beginners
Scouting a Location
A course by SALMA EL KASHEF , Filmmaker and Photographer
About the video: Scouting a Location
Overview
“In my case, I prefer to shoot in a minimalistic environment. This is to avoid any secondary details detracting from the focus of my image. Of course, this approach may not be suitable for your purpose. So, in this lesson, I will give you the resources to dig for a location that meets your personal needs. ”
In this video lesson SALMA EL KASHEF addresses the topic: Scouting a Location, which is part of the Domestika online course: Narrative Portrait Photography for Beginners. Learn how to work with a model using natural light to capture emotions and tell powerful stories through your images..
Partial transcription of the video
“Most of the time, I like to focus on portraits. I always choose a minimal environment, but that's not my case. Maybe sometimes your image requires a plain background, maybe your image requires a busy background, but in my case, I always like to have a minimal environment because I don't want anything to distract the eyes. I always like to focus on the model's expression, her wardrobe, her eyes, her face, so this is for me. Let me tell you why it's so important to find a good location, because location is one of the important and powerful aspects in the process of your shooting. Finding a lo...”
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Course summary for: Narrative Portrait Photography for Beginners
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Areas
Digital Photography, Fashion Photography, Portrait Photography
SALMA EL KASHEF
A course by SALMA EL KASHEF
Salma El Kashef is a filmmaker and photographer based in Cairo. She started working on drama series in her native Egypt. This experience opened her eyes to new aspects of cinema and dealing with actors. It helped her develop her cinematic style, which she would later employ collaborating with clients like Samsung, Palm Hills, and Nescafé. She directed a Mother’s Day campaign with Egyptian jewelry designer Azza Fahmy and has hosted photography exhibitions at some of Cairo’s most historic and ancient buildings.
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