Artistic Photography: Transforming Concepts into Images
A course by Irene Cruz , Photographer, cinematographer and video artist
Express your inner self through the lens and learn to direct models to achieve more personal photos
Express your inner self through the lens and learn to direct models to achieve more personal photos
There are several ways to capture an idea visually. For Irene Cruz, photographer, cinematographer, and video artist, the best way to showcase her vision of the world is through images. To do so, she considers the role of models essential, acting as a crucial element for bringing a photographer's vision to life.
In this course, learn how to direct models during a photo session and create conceptual photographs that showcase your inner self. By exploring the connection between who is in front of the camera and who is behind it, you can learn to take photographs that reflect your deepest emotions.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 29 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (63)
- 1,372 students
- 16 lessons (1h 29m)
- 29 additional resources (7 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe Bridge
Camera RawWhat is this course's project?
Take a three-photograph series that expresses a personal idea through a process of self-discovery.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for all types of photographers, including amateurs and beginners, those exploring a career in photography, and anyone interested in knowing more about locations, landscapes, and dealing with models.
Requirements and materials
To take this course, a basic knowledge of photography is recommended. Above all, you need a desire to start creating photography that is more artistic and conceptual.
As for materials, you need a camera (it can be the camera on your phone) and an editing software. Irene recommends using Adobe Bridge and Adobe Camera Raw, but other editing software is also ok.
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A course by Irene Cruz
Born in Madrid and based in Berlin for more than seven years, Irene Cruz is a photographer, cinematographer, and video artist. She combines her work on projects in art market and cinema with her work teaching at centers and universities in the UK, Spain, Germany, and Switzerland.
Her conceptual photography work is characterized by its use of natural, cold, filtered light to create gloomy and mysterious atmospheres. She has participated in festivals, fairs, and exhibitions around the world, including the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, the Círculo de Bellas Artes or the Palacio de Cibeles in Madrid, the KunstHalle or the Deutsche Oper in Berlin, and Project Art Space in NYC.
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
The time has come for introspection and construction of the concept
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Birth of the concept
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From concept to project
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Location selection
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The models
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materials
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U3
The moment of truth: take a picture!
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First steps: light
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Framing and camera settings
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My muses
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Session address
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U4
To choose and edit
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Image dump
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Photo selection
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Final touches
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Professional outings
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FP
Final project
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Artistic Photography: Transforming Concepts into Images
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Nagore
Me ha parecido un curso fantástico, muy inspirador. Totalmente recomendable.
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jeldesmarcela
Me encantó este curso. Muy clara y dinámica la charla. Los ejemplos maravillosos. Era lo que yo buscaba.
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silvia.ettacani
corso interessante, soprattutto la parte che riguarda la progettazione
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gerardo
Curso primer nivel, me gusto mucho la parte de platica con las modelos
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casma
E' sempre interessante fare dei corsi che ti aiutano a crescere. Ottimo
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