Black and White Portrait Photography with Character

A photograph is more than an image; it also tells a story. José Clemente, better known as Jeosm, is a photographer and portrait specialist who has worked with brands like Adidas, Atresmedia, and the publisher Penguin Random House. In this course, he explains how to capture the story and character of the person in front of the camera.

Learn how to shoot black and white portraits with artificial light in a professional studio or your own home. Work with different frames and experiment with light and shadow to take expressive photos that capture the personality of your model.

Meet Jeosm and hear about his professional journey from graffiti to photography. Take a look at some of his favorite projects, the process behind them, and some of his biggest influences.

Explore different approaches to finding references for your photos with some tips from Jeosm. Understand the importance of developing your own style and knowing your model inside and out.

Now it’s time to grab your camera! Discover everything you need to shoot a wide-angle portrait. Learn how to play with light and how to choose and set up the best lighting pattern. Try out different positions with your model and see how props can be used as expressive tools.

Next, join Jeosm for a close-up photoshoot. Go over all the equipment you need for a shoot and experiment with harsh light and plain backgrounds. Explore some technical aspects and see what settings and parameters Jeosm uses for his camera to get the powerful, expressive results he’s looking for.