Portrait Photography: An Experimental Approach
Props and Materials
A course by Oliver Mayhall , Portrait and Art Photographer
About the video: Props and Materials
Overview
“Next, I will run you through the different props and materials you can use, and I will discuss why to use them for creating abstract portraiture. ”
In this video lesson Oliver Mayhall addresses the topic: Props and Materials, which is part of the Domestika online course: Portrait Photography: An Experimental Approach. Capture a subject from a new perspective by exploring creative techniques to take abstract photographs, from the initial idea to the final edit.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Props and Materials In this lesson, I'll show you props and materials you can use on your shoot. I'll look at why we use them and what they add to the image. Creating an abstract portrait is a real challenge for photographers. How can you evoke a feeling through an image? Painters have their imagination and brushes at their disposal, but photographers are limited to the real material world, and it's using techniques, materials, and props that we can create abstract portraiture. When you're using these props, ask yourself what it adds to the final image, what is it that you're trying to ac...”
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Course summary for: Portrait Photography: An Experimental Approach
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Areas
Fine-Art Photography, Photography, Portrait Photography
Oliver Mayhall
A course by Oliver Mayhall
Oliver Mayhall is a London-based portrait and art photographer. He first discovered photography while studying at Nottingham University and later traveled around California, Mexico, Cuba, and Columbia to hone his craft. During his travels, he developed an interest in filmmaking and went on to complete a Masters in documentary filmmaking at Goldsmiths. After graduating, Oliver worked as an assistant photographer, learning from fellow creatives in the industry before going on to pursue his passion as a full-time freelancer.
Since then, he’s worked with clients including BAFTA, EMI Records, Crisis, and Cubitts. Oliver also sells his work as limited edition pieces to collectors around the world.
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