Portrait Photography: Retouch and Composite Vibrant Images
Shoot Preparation
A course by David Ayllon , Photographer, Creative Director, and Visual Artist
Joined April 2020
Joined April 2020
About the video: Shoot Preparation
Overview
“To end this unit, let's cover the final steps before it’s time to shoot! With your topic, theme, and sketches firmly established, it’s time to set up the necessary preparations. In this lesson, I will teach you how to find or create props within the set budget. I will also explain how to create lighting diagrams to clarify what equipment you will need.”
In this video lesson David Ayllon addresses the topic: Shoot Preparation, which is part of the Domestika online course: Portrait Photography: Retouch and Composite Vibrant Images. Learn how to create expressive images by exploring identity and iconic references through storytelling, from initial concept to final edit.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Shoot Preparation Now we have got our model, we've got our sketches, our mood board, and we're almost ready for the fun part. In this lesson, we're going to talk about what you can do to prepare to make sure you show up like a boss on set. We'll talk about lighting diagrams you can have on hand, equipment you can bring with you, and props you can get to accentuate your photos. Let's get started. Lesson 5: Shoot Preparation Now we're going to talk about preparing for your shoot. Now, inevitably, things will go wrong, and your plans might fall apart on the day of the shoot, but it'll make y...”
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Course summary for: Portrait Photography: Retouch and Composite Vibrant Images
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Category
Photography & Video -
Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Photographic Lighting, Photography Post-production, Portrait Photography, Studio Photography
David Ayllon
A course by David Ayllon
David’s unique and vibrant style has gained him wide recognition, with several accolades to his name. In 2018, David won a W3 award for his work on the Courtyard/NFL Super Bowl Sleepover digital campaign. He is also a winner of the 2017 PDN Faces photography competition, 2016 Seeing the Light competition (Rangefinder Magazine), as well as the 2009 IAC award for Best Design Website.
David has worked at countless design agencies as well as in-house at companies like Marriott International, Rockstar Games, and Taco Bell. Some of his past clients include Elvira, Todrick Hall, Kid Cudi, Lupe Fiasco, as well as Drag Race winners Trixie Mattel and Sasha Velour. He received his MFA in Graphic Design from Savannah College of Art & Design.
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