Pictorial Photography: Depict Surrealist Worlds
Learn to create portraits with a fascinating narrative inspired by Baroque and Renaissance art
Pictorial photographer Lucero Trejo’s work is all about capturing the duality between light and darkness in her images, experimenting with beauty, harmony, mystery, and even fear. Her quest to express herself in the most human and transparent way possible is reflected through portraits or, as she calls them, Tronies. Inspired by Baroque and Surrealist art, she incorporates these influences into her work through the unique characterization of her subjects.
In this online course, learn how to create dream worlds through pictorial photographs alongside Lucero Trejo and discover the power of images that tell fascinating stories.
Start the course by getting to know Lucero Trejo, her professional background, and some of the influences that have fueled her work. She also shares where her ideas come from and how she brings them to life.
Next, learn the characteristics of a Tronie and use it to inspire the creation of the character for your work. Analyze different pieces and discover the role of light in any image.
Look at what a mood board is and let your imagination run wild to create your own, laying down all your ideas and elements for future shoots. Examine the different steps to follow to choose the best studio and equipment for your productions.
Before you start shooting, learn how to prepare your model in terms of make-up, hairstyle, and clothing. Then, grab your camera and put all the techniques you’ve learned into practice. Lucero shares some tips for directing your models.
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