Fine Art Photography: Capture Creative Self-Portraits

Fine Art Photography: Capture Creative Self-Portraits

“Congratulations! You have reached the end of this course. Thank you so much for joining me. I hope you liked my point of view on self-portrait photography and now feel more confident to explore your own creativity and ideas. Working on my self-portraits has not only helped me in my artistic career but has also improved my self-esteem and self-confidence—two elements that I find necessary for going through this creative process and also for a career as a photographer. It's very important to me that you understand that this course is made to inspire you and to show different ways to express yourself through photography. Everyone will find their way and the language that works best for them. My way is just one example of how to get results that have worked very well for me so far. However, as these are very personal projects, you should take some time to find inspiration and create something unique. Remember, trial and error are necessary to arrive at the ideal solution! The key is practice. Through it, you will learn more about photography and yourself. I have a very specific way of taking my self-portraits, by creating mood boards, working with makeup and props, etc. This does not mean that you should do it the same way. You can also find your own style and workflow by trying out different settings, recreating specific and acted scenes, using artificial lighting or costumes or whatever your imagination takes you. As a reminder, I have summarized the main steps you should take to complete your project: Inspiration and Concept Come up with a creative idea for your self-portraits. Don't be afraid to look for inspiration online. After all, you're learning! You can look for references in the field of art in general, it doesn't have to be only photography, and think about what inspires you. Experimenting with Makeup With your mood board and concept in mind, experiment with makeup as if you were creating a painting. Consider it a medium to express yourself and your idea for the portrait. Then, choose the final makeup for your first photoshoot.

Experimenting with Props Explore other ways to create your portrait using objects—they can give a completely different perspective to your portrait. Once you have chosen a prop for your second photoshoot, think about the makeup and styling as well. Camera and Lighting Setup Experiment with the lighting options that you have at your disposal. Are you going to use natural or artificial light? Try different angles and different types of lighting. Then, choose the camera settings and connect your phone to it to use as a mirror. The Photoshoot Take your self-portraits, one with a focus on makeup and one using props. Try out different poses. You can make any changes you need during the photo session. Editing the Photos Once you have transferred your photos to your computer, go through each one of them and make a broad selection of those you like the most. Look at your selected pictures one more time and make your final selection. Then, edit your photos using your preferred software. The key is to experiment with the settings and play around with your color palette. However, it's up to you to choose if your photos need to be retouched. Don't forget to share your finished project with all of us. You can do so by clicking on "Create your project". Remember to share both the final result and the steps that have led you to it. It would be great if you showed a picture of each phase and added a brief explanation about what you have done in each one. Domestika has a great community where we are all looking to grow and learn. You can meet other like-minded creatives! I encourage you to engage with the forum so you can motivate and inspire each other. You can learn things by looking at others' work or questions they have asked along the way. I will be there too as often as I can to give you some feedback and answer your questions. I can't wait to see your pictures! See you soon! ”

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“ Final Project We've reached the end of this course. Thank you very much for joining me, and I hope you enjoyed the way I take self-portraits. It's very important for me that you understand that this course was made to inspire you and to show you ways to express yourself through photography. I've shared with you my process, which has worked for me very well so far. However, I believe that because it is a very personal project, it's important for you to find your own way. Remember to practice as much as you can. Only through trial and error will you be able to reach your full potential. Pra...”

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Course summary for: Fine Art Photography: Capture Creative Self-Portraits

• Level: Beginner
• 100% positive reviews (9)
• 940 students
• 5 units
• 14 lessons (1h 24m)

• Category

  Photography & Video

• Areas

  Fine-Art Photography, Portrait Photography, Self-Portrait Photography