Photography: Art and Techniques Specialization

Overview

“In this lesson, I will provide a brief look into the history and evolution of headshots, a visual window into the subject's identity. You will then learn about my personal approach. ”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: History of Headshot Photography, 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

“ History of Headshot Photography. In this lesson, I want to give you an introduction to the word of headshots overall, but first of all, a bit of terminology. I will be using the terms "headshots" and "portraits" a bit interchangeably, but hopefully, the context will indicate what I mean. It's worth remembering all headshots are portraits. Not all portraits are headshots. Headshots, the word "headshot" is a description of a type of composition. I think, when a photographer approaches a headshot, just the name "headshots" can paint you into a corner a bit, and give you lots of preconceived ...”

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Course summary for: Photography: Art and Techniques Specialization

• Level: Beginner
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• 3848 students
• 7 units
• 92 lessons (14h 16m)
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• Category

  Photography & Video

• Areas

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