Lifestyle Photography: Express Yourself on Instagram
Tips for Capturing Natural Light
A course by Olivia Thébaut , Photographer
About the video: Tips for Capturing Natural Light
Overview
“Natural light is the common thread of my work. We will therefore see here how I use it in my work and how to tame it.”
In this video lesson Olivia Thébaut addresses the topic: Tips for Capturing Natural Light, which is part of the Domestika online course: Lifestyle Photography: Express Yourself on Instagram. Create a series of 9 photos with your smartphone and use them to build an aesthetic for your Instagram feed that showcases your style.
Partial transcription of the video
“Tips for capturing natural light I will tell you about the different uses that can be done with natural light. Natural light is really the common thread in my work. We will now visit my portfolio and I will show you examples of its use. On this series, I used direct light. I played with the rays of the sun, the contrast and the shadows. In this series, I wanted to work with raw materials to contrast with the gold and diamonds of the jewelry. In this example, the direct light makes it possible to sublimate the materials and creates games of shadows and contrasts. Here, the rays of the sun ma...”
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Course summary for: Lifestyle Photography: Express Yourself on Instagram
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Areas
Instagram Photography, Lifestyle Photography, Photography, Product Photography, Social Media

Olivia Thébaut
A course by Olivia Thébaut
In her day-to-day, Olivia Thébaut meets artisans who sometimes have difficulty promoting their creations. And this photographer doesn't just take pictures. She also works with brands, companies, and magazines creating content for online campaigns, social networks, and print publications.
With a keen eye for shapes, colors, and little details, she loves natural compositions and always tries to recreate this harmony of nature in her compositions. She has collaborated with big brands like Caudalie, Sézane, and Compagnie de Provence, as well as specialist magazines like MILK magazine and Home Magazine.
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