Photography for the Imagination
A course by Silvia GravPhotographer
A course by Silvia Grav, Photographer
Learn photography and creative post-production, transform your surroundings into magic
An image can become a hypnotizing poetry. Silvia Grav, chosen by Flickr as one of the 20 best young photographers of the moment, will teach you how to get a spectacular creative photography based on the self-portrait. In this course, Silvia will share with you all her work process and will help you find the idea, the light and the space, showing you how to take advantage of the materials of your environment. In addition, it will teach you how to work your images in post-production, the crucial part where all the "magic" happens, until you get a final photo with an impressive pictorial and dreamlike style. And calm, you do not need to have advanced knowledge of photography or Photoshop, just let yourself be inspired and explode your creativity.
What will you learn in this online course?
9 lessons & 13 downloads
materials
7 minutes, 58 seconds
The idea
3 minutes, 57 seconds
Looking for the model and place
3 minutes, 25 seconds
Taking the photos
8 minutes, 2 seconds
Taking photos II
4 minutes, 24 seconds
Basic settings
17 minutes, 50 seconds
What's included in this course?
To start the inspiration, Silvia will reflect on your work and show you some of its major graphic references, sharing with you the main materials you can use to make creative photographs. Once the foundations have been established to explore the method, you will accompany Silvia in the search for the idea on which her photography will turn, and then help you find a suitable place and model to make your own project. It will also show you some tricks to perform self-portraits, his specialty.
Next, you will see how she makes a photo session playing with the lighting and the camera and we will go to post-production, a phase that will greatly influence the final result and in which she will teach you how to make the basic adjustments and use the appropriate brushes to give texture and volume to the image. In this phase you can also see how to play with photocompositions. To finish, Silvia will end up showing you the final finish, where the last brushstrokes will be given to the photograph.
Recommended software & tools for this course
Who is this online course for?
This course is aimed at any photographer who wants to learn more about creative photography and post-production, because Silvia Grav's course allows you to obtain spectacular results without being an expert in technique or retouching. It is also ideal for photographers who want to delve more into digital artistic retouching or for artists who want to start in the photographic medium.
Requirements and materials
To be able to make your photograph (or photographs, if you dare), you will only need a digital camera, a computer, some kind of lighting (a window with natural light, a flexo ...) and basic knowledge of Photoshop.
Reviews
- 2 months ago
Un bel corso, molto introspettivo...
- 5 months ago
Excelente
- 9 months ago
Curso interessante!
- 10 months ago
Amo este curso! Recomiendo!
- 1 year ago
Really good photography skills. But not a good teacher, maybe its the language barrier,but i love the artistic style!!!! Soo unique
Silvia Grav has exhibited internationally and has had the opportunity to work for companies such as HBO, Lexus, Samsung, Elastic, and Droga 5, and has given workshops and lectures on her unique experience as a young artist.
Content
- U1
Reflection
- Introduction
- The importance of knowing "copy"
- U2
Materials, place and model
- materials
- The idea
- Looking for the model and place
- U3
Photographing
- Taking the photos
- Taking photos II
- U4
Postproduction
- Basic settings
- Textures and brushes
- FP
Final project
- Photography for the imagination
What to expect from a Domestika course
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FAQs
You’ll learn techniques to experiment with light, create artistic self-portraits, combine images into projects, use household materials, improve post-production, and convey emotions in photography and video—all with accessible resources and a creative approach.
No, the course is designed for intermediate level but doesn’t require professional experience. It’s perfect for those with basic photography knowledge looking to deepen their skills in creativity, lighting, and post-production.
You’ll need a camera (even a simple one will do), a computer with Photoshop, household materials like cardboard or umbrellas, and access to affordable light sources. Having an internet connection is also recommended for digital resources.
The course shows you how to soften harsh light, use DIY reflectors, paint light bulbs, control shadows, and experiment with backgrounds—all using budget-friendly, easy-to-find materials.
Yes, the techniques are tailored to work with simple or inexpensive cameras, focusing on creativity and using accessible resources to achieve professional results.
Yes, the course teaches self-portrait techniques, indoor lighting control, remote shutter use, and choosing neutral backgrounds to maximize creative potential from home.
You’ll be able to create creative photo series, self-portraits, artistic video clips, visual short films, illustrated e-books, and album covers—applying editing and visual storytelling techniques.