Lifestyle Dog Photography
A course by MESTIZAA , Canine photographer
Learn the techniques to photograph your dog and create a professional Instagram feed from scratch
Learn the techniques to photograph your dog and create a professional Instagram feed from scratch
Transmitting the relationship that dogs have with their families through photographs, capturing a gaze, expressions, or emotions can be a great challenge. Photographer Maider Sierra, also known as Mestizaa is an expert in this art and reflects her love for dogs by giving life to work that is full of personality and sensibility.
In this course, Maider introduces you to the world of lifestyle dog photography and shows you how to find your own style when choosing lighting, color palettes, and special locations. See how to prepare your photos ready to share on Instagram and create a professional feed with your dog as your main protagonist.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 19 downloads
- 97% positive reviews (437)
- 12,748 students
- 16 lessons (2h 12m)
- 19 additional resources (0 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Carry out a photoshoot with your own style and post it on Instagram, achieving harmony in your feed with your dog as your main protagonist.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
For all those interested in animal photography.
Requirements and materials
No previous photography experience is required, but if you want to do a professional photoshoot, basic knowledge in photography will be useful, as well as a computer with Alien Skin and Adobe Lightroom.
As for materials, you’ll need a phone or camera, and last but not least, a dog.
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MESTIZAA
A course by MESTIZAA
Passionate about dogs and photography, Maider Sierra Menéndez united both worlds to become a canine photographer. In her work, she aims to convey the love she feels for dogs and the lifestyle that revolves around them.
Maider started off by taking pictures of families before moving onto the canine world, working with brands like Brott, Dogmade, and Indomable. In 2015, she created her personal project Mestizaa and now dedicates her undivided attention to her passion: taking pictures of dogs and their families.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in the course?
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U2
Preparation
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How to work with dogs
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Choose a style
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Mood board or inspiration
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Materials and how to prepare the camera
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U3
Photo preproduction
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How to choose the type of light
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Framing
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U4
Photoshoot
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Indoor dog
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Dog plus inner person
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Street style
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U5
Postproduction
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Postproduction of photos on computer 1
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Postproduction of photos on computer 2
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Photo selection and mobile retouching
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How to get the most out of your Instagram feed
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FP
Final project
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Lifestyle Dog Photography
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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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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Connect with a global creative community
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
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.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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scarlett.olivares96
Me enamoro a primera vista este curso.
Aprendi un monton ya que soy una principiante y no tengo idea de como utilizar una camara.
Es un gran curso para aprender fotografiar a nuestras mascotas
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mphambisso
Me parece que el ritmo que lleva el curso es un poco lento. No me esta atrapando tanto.
Ella puede ser excelente en lo que hace, pero no me parecio se refleje en el contenido.
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bre_moreira96
Eu gostei muito do curso, me deu visões diferentes e ainda me dando novas dicas. Estou começando neste vamo agora e estou gostando muito, mesmo que eu esteva saíndo da minha zonha de conforto quando tenho que falar com pessoas na rua. hehe
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jutaviarias
Este curso es un sueño para los que amantes a nuestros perros y la fotografía! Me encanta cómo captura las emociones y la esencia de cada peludo, quiero hacer fotos igual de maravillosas!
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guardiamaria0
Me gusto mucho el curso, Maider es super concreta a la hora de explicar, y su trabajo es super inspirador.
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