Narrative Portrait Photography for Beginners
Editing
A course by SALMA EL KASHEF , Filmmaker and Photographer
About the video: Editing
Overview
“It's time to review your picture to see if any changes need to be made. It's up to you: What do you think your picture needs? As you do this, remember what the picture is about. Try to avoid making too many adjustments if you don't want your image to be drastically changed from the original.”
In this video lesson SALMA EL KASHEF addresses the topic: Editing, 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
“And now I'm going to select my favorite shots and filter them. Let me show you. So when deciding on a picture, my first consideration is always the model's appearance and expression. I try to pay attention to the lighting since some photos have better lighting than others. What I will do now is to highlight my favorite pictures in red. Maybe we can zoom in your folder. And first, you need to look at your picture to see if it needs to be changed. What do you think your picture needs? And don't forget what the picture is about. Also, you don't have to make too many changes if you don't want y...”
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Course summary for: Narrative Portrait Photography for Beginners
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Category
Photography & Video -
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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