Conceptual Photography with Natural Light
A course by Paco de los Monteros, Photographer
Joined February 2020
Learn to play with natural light and shadows to capture your artistic vision through images
Joined February 2020
Natural light is a powerful tool when it comes to taking photos that are something out of the ordinary. In this online course, discover how to fuel your creative process with movement, shadows, and reflections alongside Paco de los Monteros, who's collaborated with brands such as Netflix and Sony Xperia.
Learn to use natural sunlight to your full advantage during photoshoots. Your teacher shows you how to interact with different spaces and teaches you to simulate the use of digital effects using only natural resources.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 11 downloads
What's included in this course?
Kick things off hearing Paco de los Monteros talk about his journey so far as a photographer, from his first steps within the industry to the references that continue to inspire him daily.
He explains everything you need to know about natural light to prepare you for the final project. Then, he shows you how to put together a mood board and the importance of a thorough location recce before any shoot. Your teacher also shows you the equipment he uses for his pieces.
Next, familiarize yourself with the differences between direct and indirect light, before hearing some expert advice on how to achieve the desired effects in your images and take photos with your smartphone.
To wrap things up, learn to use the Develop Module in Lightroom and select the best photos. Also see how to do light and color correction as well as edit any other details that might distract the viewer.
- 100% positive reviews (3)
- 360 students
- 14 lessons (1h 36m)
- 11 additional resources (2 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Shoot a series of images with either a professional camera or your phone.
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in photography who wants to take photos with a touch of something a little different.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of photography is necessary for this course.
For materials, all you need is a device with a camera or a DSLR camera.
Reviews
Paco de los Monteros
A course by Paco de los Monteros
Paco de los Monteros is a photographer who specializes in the use of natural light. As well as sharing his conceptual content with his more than 120K Instagram followers, he has also collaborated with big-name brands like Netflix, Sony Xperia, Issey Miyake, and LG.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
The light
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Light during the day
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Conceptualize the shooting
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Scouting
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Equipment
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U3
Direct light vs. indirect light
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Direct light
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Indirect light
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During photos
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Photograph with mobile
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U4
Reveal photos
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Selection and adjustments 1
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Selection and adjustments 2
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Fixes
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Corrections with mobile
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FP
Final project
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Conceptual Photography with Natural Light
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
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FAQs
You’ll learn natural lighting techniques, photographic composition, color management, directing photo sessions, editing for Instagram, creating mood boards and sketches, and how to build a competitive portfolio for creative, editorial, and product photography.
The course is intermediate level, perfect if you already have basic photography knowledge and want to refine your creative, technical, and professional skills.
You’ll need a camera (professional or mobile), access to natural light, a tripod, and optionally filters and reflectors for creative practice. Access to editing software or apps is also recommended.
Yes, the course teaches you how to edit images for Instagram profiles, enhance visual quality, and tailor your photos to social media formats and trends.
You’ll learn strategies for working with brands, creating editorial projects, expanding your portfolio, and establishing yourself professionally in photography.
Yes, it covers product photography, professional fashion, creative portraiture, editorial photography, and techniques for various styles and visual purposes.
The course covers handling direct and indirect natural light, using reflectors, controlling color temperature (Kelvin), and basic artificial lighting techniques applied to artistic and product photography.
Muito bom! Ideias criativas e interessantes para projetos!
Bastante instrutivo
Buenísimo, me encanta la visión del mundo que tiene