Intimate Photography: Capture Emotive Portraits
The Photoshoot
A course by Matilde Viegas , Documentary and Portrait Photographer
About the video: The Photoshoot
Overview
“As you capture your photos, it's key to be in the moment and avoid looking at the camera. Engage in conversation and let the people you're photographing guide you. Be receptive. ”
In this video lesson Matilde Viegas addresses the topic: The Photoshoot, which is part of the Domestika online course: Intimate Photography: Capture Emotive Portraits. Find your creative voice and enhance your portfolio by learning to plan and carry out emotionally-engaged photoshoots in an intimate setting.
Partial transcription of the video
“ The Photoshoot In this lesson, we'll start our photo session with Lola and Claret, a couple that we just met. I'll be using a digital camera and two other film cameras. I decided to start with the kitchen because during our conversation, Lola and Claret told me that they spend a lot of time here because of the light and they feel nice and cozy. I think this is a great place to start. When I start a photo session, I prefer to use a digital camera that allows me to explore the space and not be mindful of the number of images I'm making or how much money I'm spending. When I start feeling th...”
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Course summary for: Intimate Photography: Capture Emotive Portraits
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Adobe Bridge, Adobe Lightroom -
Areas
Documentary Photography, Lifestyle Photography, Photography, Portrait Photography
Matilde Viegas
A course by Matilde Viegas
Matilde Viegas is a portrait and documentary photographer from Portugal. She was always creative from a young age but went on to study biochemistry and theoretical chemistry before attending art school where she was introduced to photography. After her mother bought her a manual camera of her own, she committed herself to learning the craft and eventually started posting her work online.
Since then, Matilde has collaborated with clients like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Monocle, Konfekt, The Guardian, and more. Her work is mostly editorial with a focus on individuals and she is passionate about portraying the world in an optimistic way that encourages others to dream of a better future.
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- Level: Beginner
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