Photography: Art and Techniques Specialization

Overview

“This lesson covers the Scot's key influences, from Albert Watson’s bold contrasts to Ansel Adams’ technical mastery and Anton Corbijn’s raw, dramatic style. Learn how unique approaches to light, color, and composition from these masters can shape your own photography. Next, we’ll focus on lighting fundamentals.”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Inspiration / Scott McDermott, which is part of the Domestika online course: Photography: Art and Techniques Specialization. Master basic camera skills, explore photography theory, and capture unique images using any type of camera.

Partial transcription of the video

“Influences. As you know a bit about me and my journey through photography, I'll discuss some of the influences that have inspired me, other photographers whose work I admire. First up is Albert Watson, who is a Scottish photographer. He's based mostly in New York but he's worked all over the world. Albert's been active since the '60s and at the top of the photo world in portraiture and fashion. He shot a lot of "VOGUE" covers and cool pictures of people for many years. The thing I love the most about his work is his contrasty lighting. He's not scared to put something completely black in th...”

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Course summary for: Photography: Art and Techniques Specialization

• Level: Beginner
• 100% positive reviews (17)
• 2947 students
• 7 units
• 92 lessons (14h 16m)
• 37 downloads

• Category

  Photography & Video

• Areas

  Color Theory, Digital Photography, Lifestyle Photography, Outdoor Photography, Photographic Composition, Photographic Lighting, Photography, Self-Portrait Photography, Studio Photography