Photo Composition for Artistic Portraits

A course by Krishna VR , Photographer

Photographer. Zapopan, Mexico.
Joined April 2018

Learn to add fantasy and surrealism to your portrait photography with digital retouching in Photoshop

100% positive reviews (38)
828 students
Audio: Spanish
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Learn to add fantasy and surrealism to your portrait photography with digital retouching in Photoshop

Photo composition is a technique that enables you to bring your imagination to life in a photo. Join fine art and portrait photography expert Krishna VR and see how to make the most of your photo shoots to create compelling, storytelling images.

After showing you how to create photographs with an illustrative touch in Conceptual Self-Portrait Photography, Krishna is back to teach you how to design photo composition projects from start to finish in Photoshop. Learn how to add fantasy and surrealism to your portrait photography using basic materials and digital retouching.

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What will you learn in this online course?

16 lessons & 20 downloads

Proposals and Final Planning
8 minutes, 22 seconds
Materials
4 minutes, 51 seconds
Photoshoot
7 minutes, 28 seconds
Revealed
6 minutes, 19 seconds
  • 100% positive reviews (38)
  • 828 students
  • 16 lessons (2h 39m)
  • 20 additional resources (8 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?

Create a composition with multiple characters using creative resources like stock images and your own photos.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Anyone intrested in art, photography, or digital editing and who wants to create unique, compelling images.

Requirements and materials

Basic notions of photography and Photoshop are recommended.

The materials include a computer with Adobe Photoshop, a mouse or graphic tablet, a camera for photography, and a continuous artificial light or flash.


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828 Students
38 Reviews
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Krishna VR

A course by Krishna VR

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Photographer

Krishna VR is a young Mexican photographer specialized in self-portraits and is known for her artwork that combines photography and hyper-realistic painting. By experimenting with scenography and creative post-production editing, she creates unique images that tell a story.

She won her first award at 17 years old in the Under 20 category at the Siena International Photography Awards. In her young career, she has already had her work on display in museums in Amsterdam, New York, Japan, and most notably, the Louvre in Paris where she participated in the Exposure Award Collection with her photo "Path of Destruction."


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
    • What Will We Do in This Course?
  • U2

    The Work behind a Good Photocomposition

    • Photocomposition an Photomontage
    • Proposals and Final Planning
    • Materials
    • Photoshoot
  • U3

    Production of the Project

    • Revealed
    • Cleaning and Blending
    • Initial Canvas and Composition
    • Skin Editing
    • Backgrounds and Setting
  • U4

    Final Touches

    • Brushes
    • Lighting and Color Management
    • Final Fixes
    • Storage and Display
  • FP

    Final project

    • Photo Composition for Artistic Portraits

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    Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.

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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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Photo Composition for Artistic Portraits . Photography, and Video course by Krishna VR

Photo Composition for Artistic Portraits

A course by Krishna VR
Photographer. Zapopan, Mexico.
Joined April 2018
  • 100% positive reviews (38)
  • 828 students