Cinematic Portrait Photography: Light and Atmosphere
Location, Weather, Time
A course by Tobias Holzweiler , Photographer
About the video: Location, Weather, Time
Overview
“Finally, we come to planning the photo session. Here you can find out what you should take into account and what role the location, the weather and the time play.”
In this video lesson Tobias Holzweiler addresses the topic: Location, Weather, Time, 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
“Location, weather, time In this lesson I will show you how I plan my shoot. That means, like me, above all factors such as weather and time or include the location in the planning. Of course, it is very important to consider what mood you want to create in the photos. If I want to achieve a very dark mood, an atmospheric evening look, then it is clear that you should take pictures in the evening. If you want to play with light and shadow, should you choose a time of day when the sun is high, where there are still many shadows. This picture shows me when the sun is very high in the sky photo...”
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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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