Fantasy Photography: Composition and Editing Techniques

The magic of fantasy photography is that everything lies within the realm of possibility. Lillian Liu is a photographer who specializes in bringing fictional worlds to life through her camera lens and computer. She has collaborated with art galleries and brands such as Elinchrom and Lume Cube, and her photos have been featured in magazines including Marie Claire Taiwan and Vogue Taiwan.

In this online course, learn how to photograph and edit fantasy-style portraits. Explore composition and color as well as styling, shooting, and retouching techniques to produce compelling scenes with a surreal atmosphere. Channel your imagination and create images that turn fantasy into reality.

Begin the course by getting to know your teacher, Lillian Liu. Hear about her artistic journey from pianist to fantasy photographer, along with the influences that inspire her work.

Next, learn the fundamentals of composition and color, as well as how to direct and style your model to tell the story behind their character. Map out the look of your portrait in a mood board and find the right framing by drawing a sketch.

Time to build your fantasy world. Discover the equipment you need and budget-friendly options for a creating set before stepping behind the camera to capture your scene. After the shoot, Lillian teaches you how to select the best photos to edit and use the magic of retouching to bring your vision to life.

Wrap up the course with some tips on correcting color, lights, and shadows. Lillian also shows how to export your files in different formats to share online.