Portrait Photography: Retouch and Composite Vibrant Images
Getting Started
A course by David Ayllon , Photographer, Creative Director, and Visual Artist
Joined April 2020
Joined April 2020
About the video: Getting Started
Overview
“In this lesson, I will briefly cover the basics when it comes to your camera: speed, aperture, ISO, and how these three elements work together on ANY camera to create an image. I will then discuss the types of lenses to use for portraiture, and which of those I’ll be using.”
In this video lesson David Ayllon addresses the topic: Getting Started, 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
“ Getting Started Now we're ready to talk about cameras and shooting and equipment and all the stuff that we'll need to make this image happen. First things first, we've got our trusty camera here. I'm using a Canon Rebel T6i. That's very specific to me. It doesn't have to be a Canon, it doesn't have to be my kind of camera. It could be any camera. A DSLR is preferable because you'll be able to play with the settings a bit more, but I've seen beautiful photography taken with an iPhone, so it's really whatever is at your disposal. The camera that I have here is an upgraded version of the cam...”
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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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