Portrait Photography: An Experimental Approach
Image Selection
A course by Oliver Mayhall , Portrait and Art Photographer
About the video: Image Selection
Overview
“Before you start editing the photos, you'll need to select your favourite images. In this lesson, I will show you my process. ”
In this video lesson Oliver Mayhall addresses the topic: Image Selection, 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
“ Image Selection Before editing your photos, select your favourite images from the shoot. In this lesson, I will show you my process. It's time to edit your photos. You can use various programs to edit such as Lightroom or Capture One. I used to use Lightroom, but now I prefer Capture One. They are similar, so it's a case of which you prefer. If you'll use Capture One and you like the interface of Lightroom, you can replicate it by selecting Migration in the Workspace menu. Use whatever program works for you, but they all have the same features you need to organise and edit your work. The ...”
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Course summary for: Portrait Photography: An Experimental Approach
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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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