Cinematic Portrait Photography: Light and Atmosphere
Finding a Model
A course by Tobias Holzweiler , Photographer
About the video: Finding a Model
Overview
“Now you can find out how I find a model for my photo shoot, what I look out for and how I contact them. Above all, it is important to remember that portrait photography is ultimately a collaborative product! ”
In this video lesson Tobias Holzweiler addresses the topic: Finding a Model, 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
“Find a model In this lesson I'll show you how to choose a model for the shoot and how to contact the model. Above all, with portrait shootings, it is important remembering that photography is a kind of community project. At the end of the day, I as a photographer can't be seen in the picture, but the model or what I photograph. It is therefore important to pay attention to that the model you choose becomes the idea for the shoot, above all, it also fits in with your own visual language. When I think about the shoot I planned a shoot that goes in the direction of retro, 70s, 80s, in an old b...”
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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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