Photography with Color: Create a Cinematic Look

Take a trip down the colorful brick road by capturing striking photographs and developing your own signature aesthetic. Fine art photographer Teresa Freitas is passionate about producing cinematic images by framing color through composition, exploring editing techniques, and creating a sense of harmony. She started her career on Instagram and has since worked with brands including Netflix, Dior, Polaroid, Chloé, and American Express.

Discover how you can establish a recognizable style of photography that is unique to you and consistent across your work. Learn the principles of color in photography, gain comprehensive knowledge of composition, and develop valuable editing skills.

Meet Teresa Freitas and discover how she used Instagram to develop her passion for photography and land job opportunities. She explains how she evolved as a photographer by refining her skills and finding her own aesthetic, and shares the influences that have helped shape her creative style.

Learn about color theory and the principles of harmony as the basis of photography. Then explore the art of cinematography in terms of setting tone, creating narrative and evoking emotion. Create a moodboard as Teresa discusses how to find your own recognizably unique style through experimentation and curiosity. Then look at the value of scouting and planning out the location for your photography.

Start shooting your photographs! Take a peek into what Teresa takes with her to shoot as she guides you through basic principles, composition techniques, and camera settings. See what’s important when photographing an outdoor urban environment to make the most of your shoot and the setting. Apply what you’ve learned throughout the course to focus on color, composition, light and framing.

Choose your final images and establish your style. Learn how to edit and transform your photos in Lightroom as Teresa teaches you about tone, color, correction, and cohesiveness across your collection. End the course with tips on sharing your photos and curating your Instagram account. Learn how to match your Instagram with your creative style by achieving consistency, organizing your feed, and the timing of publishing.