Cinematic Portrait Photography: Light and Atmosphere
Learn to use natural and artificial lighting along with Lightroom effects to create unique moods and tell stories through your portraits
When we think about photography, we tend to imagine vast studios and swanky sets. Thanks to photographer Tobias Holzweiler, however, see how to get great results with just some basic equipment. In this online course, learn to express emotions and moods through your images and take a series of portraits.
Tobias teaches you to use both natural and artificial lighting effects with different camera angles to develop an evocative narrative. He also shows you how to form a connection with your model during the photoshoot and how to organize everything so you can fully immerse yourself in the process. Finally, he helps you select your best shots and edit them in Lightroom to strengthen their emotional capacity.
Start the course by getting to know your teacher, photographer Tobias Holzweiler, a little better. He talks about his journey through the photography world, the experiences that have left their mark, and his artistic influences.
Next, Tobias gives you a tour of his photography equipment and talks about the role of light during his photoshoots. Begin the pre-shoot process by collecting ideas and references for a mood board and learn to pick a model as well as the right location.
Now watch your teacher in action! He explains how to set up your lights and how to get the best poses from your model. Then develop your visual narrative using a range of camera angles.
Once the shoot is over, go through your images and choose your favorites to make the final cut. See how to edit them in Lightroom and what details to keep in mind.
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