Fine Art Photography: Capture Creative Self-Portraits

Overview

“Let's take the first pictures! We will set up the camera and light and connect our phone to the camera to use as a mirror. I will explain all my settings' decisions and try out different poses. ”

In this video lesson Nassia Stouraiti addresses the topic: The First Shooting, which is part of the Domestika online course: Fine Art Photography: Capture Creative Self-Portraits. Shoot and edit striking and unique self-portraits in an alternative way using makeup, props, and lighting..

Partial transcription of the video

“ The First Shooting In this lesson, I'll start by doing my first photo shoot with the makeup. First of all, let me walk you through all the elements of the set. As I have explained in the previous lesson, I chose to work with a white background. That is because I find that with the white background, it's easier to edit the photos. As my main light source, I have a softbox, and I positioned it in a way that it will not create strong shadows on my face. I have the camera right in front of me, at the same height as my eyes, positioned vertically, in order to take a portrait. I chose to wear a...”

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

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

• Category

  Photography & Video

• Areas

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