Expressive Photography: Playing with Light
A course by Martina Matencio Ruiz Peinado , Photographer Specialized in Fashion Photography
Joined October 2019
Experiment with light and shadow and learn how to direct your models to shoot captivating photos
Experiment with light and shadow and learn how to direct your models to shoot captivating photos
Joined October 2019
A ray of sunshine, a sliver of shadow across the face—even the tiniest lighting details can completely change the meaning of a photograph. Martina Matencio, fashion photographer who has worked with brands like Vogue, Armani, and Netflix, shows you how to capture breathtaking images by playing with natural light.
In this course, learn how to adapt lighting to your photography by experimenting with chiaroscuro and a variety of objects. Direct your models to strike compelling poses with expressive looks and create a series of images that harnesses the artistic potential of natural light.
What will you learn in this online course?
11 lessons & 20 downloads
- 83% positive reviews (70)
- 1,811 students
- 11 lessons (1h 39m)
- 20 additional resources (6 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Prepare a photoshoot with natural light and capture a series of powerful images by playing with lighting and chiaroscuro.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in photography who wants to learn how to use natural light in their photos.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge is needed to take this course.
The only materials you need are a camera, a computer with Lightroom, and objects to experiment with in front of the lens.
Reviews
A course by Martina Matencio Ruiz Peinado
Martina Matencio has been experimenting with photography since she was 16 years old. She studied artistic photography at the Serra i Abella school in Barcelona where she specialized in natural light and representation of the female body. Peace and quiet are essential to her creative process; they allow her to disconnect and follow whatever she's feeling in the moment.
In 2017, she published her first book Tus ojos, mis manos (Stendhal Books) with actress Alba Ribas. Martina currently works as a professional photographer specializing in fashion with a client list that includes international brands like Netflix, Armani, Vogue, and Lula Japan.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Inspiration
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Search for Inspiration
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Session Planning
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Photographic Materials
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U3
Experiment without Fear
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Natural Light and Chiaroscuro
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Posed
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Experiments with Lights and Objects
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U4
Photo Editing and Posting on Instagram
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Image Selection
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Basic Development in Lightroom
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How to Take Care Of Your Account on Instagram: Color and Aesthetics
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FP
Final project
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Photography with Natural Light: Capture Expressive Images
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
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slourenco13
It is an interesting course. I recommend it a lot.
serramarg
un curso muy didáctico. Excelente profesora.
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jmperez85
excelente!
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sardinia.ph
ottimo corso
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starinyourlife
Great concepts. Poor editing. I took this class in order to learn the techniques. So you do get to see the techniques in action. But you don't immediately see the accompanying image. Disappointing. I understand that we should all experiment on our own but just think of how far we could go if we can see exactly what resulted from the instructor's experimentation. If the editing was corrected I would be able to give a full-throated endorsement.