Cinematic Portrait Photography: Light and Atmosphere
Equipment: The Camera as a Tool
A course by Tobias Holzweiler , Photographer
About the video: Equipment: The Camera as a Tool
Overview
“In this lesson I will explain to you what equipment I use to take photos and what I particularly look for in a camera.”
In this video lesson Tobias Holzweiler addresses the topic: Equipment: The Camera as a Tool, which is part of the Domestika online course: Cinematic Portrait Photography: Light and Atmosphere. Learn to use natural and artificial lighting along with Lightroom effects to create unique moods and tell stories through your portraits.
Partial transcription of the video
“Equipment - The camera as a tool In this lesson I will show you the equipment I use to take photos and what is important for me in a good camera. This course is about to create a photo series of 3 to 6 pictures. My theme is to show you with natural and artificial light, how to create atmospheric photos. The beauty of it is: You don't need a lot of equipment but can with few tips and tricks take very nice photos. Speaking of equipment, I would like to show you what I photograph with. I shoot both digital and analogue. The camera I use for digital photography is the Leica M10. The main reason...”
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Course summary for: Cinematic Portrait Photography: Light and Atmosphere
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Category
Photography & Video -
Software
Adobe Lightroom -
Areas
Film Photography, Portrait Photography

Tobias Holzweiler
A course by Tobias Holzweiler
Tobias Holzweiler has been dedicated to professional photography since 2018. Based in Cologne, Germany, he collaborates with clients in the lifestyle sector such as BMW, adidas, and RB Leipzig. His work is always directed at the general public whether in the form of lookbooks, photoshoots, event coverage, or portraits.
He also organizes collaborations with models as an outlet for his creativity, and all he needs to achieve this is a good idea and the right person in front of the lens. His shoots are often inspired by particular feelings, and he uses photography to communicate when he can't find the right words.
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