The Secrets of Portrait Photography
A course by Bob Wolfenson , Photographer
Learn to photograph portraits from an artistic perspective, from the light and direction techniques to the final editing of images
Learn to photograph portraits from an artistic perspective, from the light and direction techniques to the final editing of images
If life is the art of union, then the portraits of Bob Wolfenson bow to this nature in a living and breathing process of exchange, trust, and even transcendence. This is how he himself defines his art after almost 50 years as a portrait artist as well as nude and fashion photographer. Both his artistic and advertising pieces have appeared in books, exhibitions, and publications such as Vogue, Elle, Playboy, Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, and more.
In this course, learn to photograph portraits and create two photo series, one using natural light and the other artificial. Bob Wolfenson shares his methodology and guides you through each stage, from choosing a theme, ambiance, backdrop, and props, to finding a shoot location and designing lighting. He also gives you some tips on editing and presenting your work to achieve the biggest impact.
What will you learn in this online course?
11 lessons & 26 downloads
- 96% positive reviews (290)
- 8,417 students
- 11 lessons (1h 24m)
- 26 additional resources (16 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese
- Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Produce two photographic series from an aesthetic proposal, one using natural light and the other artificial.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in photography who wants to learn new concepts or hone their portraiture skills.
Requirements and materials
All you need to take this course is a camera or a smartphone. If you don't have flash you can just use natural light or whatever lights you can find at your location.
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A course by Bob Wolfenson
Bob Wolfenson is a Brazilian photographer from São Paulo, where he lives and works. From the beginning of his career at just 16 to today, he has worked in a range of photographic media. A national symbol of portraiture as well as nude and fashion photography, he has always oscillated between artistic projects and advertising pieces.
He has composed pieces for publications like Veja, Vogue, Elle, S/N, Playboy, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, and Rolling Stone, as well as for several books including Jardim da Luz, Moda no Brasil por Brasileiros, 24x36, and Bob Wolfenson. His most prominent works have been exhibited in important institutions including The São Paulo Museum of Art (MASP) y Museu de Arte Brasileira (MAB-FAAP)..
Many of his works have been displayed at museums and galleries such as the Itaú Cultural, The Museum of Contemporary Art, University of São Paulo (MAC), Museu da Fotografia in Curitiba, Zacheta National Gallery of Art in Warsaw, and as part of various private collections.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Think the photo
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First steps: aesthetic proposal and reference panel
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Materials needed to develop your idea
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Preparing space and light
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U3
The photo is born from the meeting
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Model management and movement on set
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Photographing on a neutral background and under artificial light
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Photographing with natural light
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U4
Image completion
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Edition
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Indication for image treatment
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Final formats: the importance of presentation
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FP
Final project
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The Secrets of Portrait Photography
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