Still-Life Photography: Create Dark and Moody Images
A course by Daniela Constantini , Photographer
Joined January 2022
Learn to compose dramatic still-life photos inspired by classic chiaroscuro paintings, from the setup and shoot to the final editing
- 94% positive reviews (53)
- 1406 students
- Audio: English
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
Learn to compose dramatic still-life photos inspired by classic chiaroscuro paintings, from the setup and shoot to the final editing
“My still life photography is heavily inspired by the great painting masters of the 17th to the 19th century. I aim to evoke a feeling of nostalgia and reminiscing about past times.”
Daniela Costantini is a renowned Mexican photographer whose work was selected among the 50 best in Switzerland, her current place of residence. She’s won numerous accolades, and has been featured in exhibitions across the globe. Daniela is here to teach you her dramatic and moody photography techniques, which have earned her critical acclaim.
In this online course, learn to arrange, shoot, and edit dramatic still-life photos inspired by classical paintings. Explore lighting, contrast, and composition to create striking images that evoke a sense of nostalgia. Draw inspiration from the past to craft striking still-life images.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 16 downloads
- 94% positive reviews (53)
- 1406 students
- 14 lessons (1h 33m)
- 16 additional resources (6 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a moody still-life photo, from the setup and shoot to the final editing.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
All photography enthusiasts interested in exploring still life.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of photography is required.
As for materials, you need a full-frame camera, lenses, a tripod, any light sources you have access to, and props for your scene, as well as a computer with Photoshop and Lightroom.
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A course by Daniela Constantini
Daniela Constantini is a Mexican photographer living in Bern, Switzerland. She is a graduate of the Visual Journalism and Documentary Practice program at the International Center of Photography in New York. Her long-term project Days of Silence won Rita K. Hillman Excellence Award. In 2015, Errr-Magazine, a Mexican magazine devoted to art and literature, published her first novel, El gato me da igual. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication and a major in Journalism from Universidad Ibero located in Mexico City.
Since graduation, she has been working as a freelance photographer focusing on Portraiture, Still Life, and Lifestyle. She has also been the Creative Director, Stylist, and Photographer on projects with brands like Villars Maître Chocolatier, L'Occitane, Mövenpick, Ojo de Café, in Switzerland, and for Pyne & Smith Clothiers based in California, USA, among others. She has exhibited work in New York, Mexico City, Olten (Switzerland) Paris, Arles, Berlin, and Amsterdam.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Understanding a Still Life
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An Inspired Still Life Photograph
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The Composition
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Color Theory
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Creating a Mood Board
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U3
Setting the Scene
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The Materials
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The Styling
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Framing and Camera Angles
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The Lighting
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Photoshoot of a Still Life
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U4
The Final Touches
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Selection and Lightroom Adjustments
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Photoshop and Exporting
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Publishing, Editing, and Sequencing Your Work
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FP
Final project
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Still-Life Photography: Create Dark and Moody Images
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chgooky
Plusthank you for the good teaching
stylianos_thomos
Like it!!
k.depruyssenaere
PlusEen hele fijne duidelijke en overzichtelijke cursus. Zeker een aanrader!
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anne.darling
Good course.
mcarmenk
PlusÉ um curso breve, mas bastante abrangente e completo. Gostei muito e já quero desenvolver meu projeto.
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