Cinematic Portrait Photography: Light and Atmosphere
Model Poses
A course by Tobias Holzweiler , Photographer
About the video: Model Poses
Overview
“In this lesson I'll tell you which poses work best for the model and the story of the pictures, what I pay attention to and what I like best.”
In this video lesson Tobias Holzweiler addresses the topic: Model Poses, 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
“model poses In this lesson I'll show you how I interact with the model during the shoot and how to find suitable model poses. The light setting is similar to just now. We were just up here in this chair. We're changing sides now. So the background is slightly different and the picture takes on a different mood than before. It's especially beautiful on edge. A lot happens with these pictures in the background. I ask the model at the beginning of the shoot to the chocolate side because it gives the model a very open-minded feeling, that I take care of how the model is doing. For me it is very...”
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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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