Cinematic Portrait Photography: Light and Atmosphere

The Light

A course by Tobias Holzweiler , Photographer

Photographer. Cologne, Germany.
Joined July 2021
92% positive reviews (24)
2,176 students
Audio: German
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About the video: The Light

Overview

“Then I'll show you how I deal with natural light and how it can change the mood of the picture.”

In this video lesson Tobias Holzweiler addresses the topic: The Light, 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

“light In this lesson I will show you how I work with light and how it changes the mood of the picture. I mainly use light to create different atmospheres. The interplay between light and shadow is very important for me. In this photo you can see very well how shadow and light harmonize together. The sunlight hits the model's face and automatically a shadow appears on the wall behind her, which not only gives three-dimensionality, but at the same time creates tension. In addition, it is not only struck by the light, but can also be seen in the mirror at the same time. It has less to do with ...”

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Course summary for: Cinematic Portrait Photography: Light and Atmosphere

  • Level: Beginner
  • 92% positive reviews (24)
  • 2176 students
  • 5 units
  • 16 lessons (2h 23m)
  • 2 downloads
  • Category

    Photography & Video
  • Software

    Adobe Lightroom
  • Areas

    Film Photography, Portrait Photography

Tobias Holzweiler

Tobias Holzweiler
A course by Tobias Holzweiler

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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.


  • 92% positive reviews (24)
  • 2,176 students
  • 16 lessons (2h 23m)
  • 13 additional resources (2 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: German
  • German · Spanish · English · Portuguese · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
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Cinematic Portrait Photography: Light and Atmosphere. Photography, and Video course by Tobias Holzweiler

Cinematic Portrait Photography: Light and Atmosphere

A course by Tobias Holzweiler
Photographer. Cologne, Germany.
Joined July 2021
  • 92% positive reviews (24)
  • 2,176 students