Conceptual Portrait Photography

Overview

“Although the technical part is extremely important for the portrait, the main thing is based on creating a link with the person you portray, so that, through that connection, they can be understood and achieve more intimate images. In this lesson, I will tell you how I usually work with the portrayed and, in addition, you will learn tips to direct and connect with the people you portray. ”

In this video lesson Veronica Cerna addresses the topic: The portrayed is a mirror, which is part of the Domestika online course: Conceptual Portrait Photography. Explore your imagination and delve into lighting and post-production techniques to create conceptual photos.

Partial transcription of the video

“The portrayed is a mirror Whenever you photograph someone you will generate some kind of tension, and it is normal to feel vulnerable in front of a lens. So it is important to be aware that there is a situation of power Between the photographer and the person you are going to portray. It’s very important that you make her feel comfortable, and that you can achieve only by giving yourself time to meet and talk with the person you are going to portray. I learned this in a portrait session What did I do for a documentary project? in which I made many portraits in one day. He intended to produc...”

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Course summary for: Conceptual Portrait Photography

• Level: Beginner
• 100% positive reviews (23)
• 458 students
• 4 units
• 13 lessons (1h 22m)
• 2 downloads

• Category

  Photography & Video

• Software

  Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop

• Areas

  Fine-Art Photography, Photography, Portrait Photography