Pictorial Photography: Depict Surrealist Worlds

A course by Lucero Trejo , Fine Art, Fashion, and Product Photographer

Fine Art, Fashion, and Product Photographer. Mexico City, Mexico.
Joined August 2019

Learn to create portraits with a fascinating narrative inspired by Baroque and Renaissance art

100% positive reviews (55)
2,042 students
Audio: Spanish
Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn to create portraits with a fascinating narrative inspired by Baroque and Renaissance art

Pictorial photographer Lucero Trejo's work is all about capturing the duality between light and darkness in her images, experimenting with beauty, harmony, mystery, and even fear. Her quest to express herself in the most human and transparent way possible is reflected through portraits or, as she calls them, Tronies. Inspired by Baroque and Surrealist art, she incorporates these influences into her work through the unique characterization of her subjects.

In this online course, learn how to create dream worlds through pictorial photographs alongside Lucero Trejo and discover the power of images that tell fascinating stories.

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What will you learn in this online course?

20 lessons & 37 downloads

Theory: what is a tronie
8 minutes, 53 seconds
The Mood Board
14 minutes, 43 seconds
Prepare the model
5 minutes, 53 seconds
Light is everything 1
20 minutes, 16 seconds
The magic begins
10 minutes, 49 seconds
  • 100% positive reviews (55)
  • 2,042 students
  • 20 lessons (4h 37m)
  • 37 additional resources (7 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?

Do a studio photoshoot with a model and give your images a pictorial finish through editing.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Anyone who'd like to convey emotions through portrait photography.

Requirements and materials

For this online course, you'll need:


    A camera
    A light source
    A computer with Photoshop installed.


Reviews

2,042 Students
55 Reviews
100% Positive ratings

Lucero Trejo

A course by Lucero Trejo

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Fine Art, Fashion, and Product Photographer

Lucero Trejo is passionate about fine art, fashion, portrait, and product photography.
Her objective is to capture a world of stories and mystery through light and darkness. Her color palettes and lighting scales are inspired by Baroque and Renaissance art, resulting in a pictorial style that flits between dreamlike worlds and surreal settings.

Lucero has exhibited in several Latin American countries as well as in Italy, and has worked with different brands, designers, and agencies in the creation of campaigns, branding, and art direction. She loves connecting with photographers, sharing experiences in conferences and workshops, and taking the art of pictorial photography to another level.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
  • U2

    Creation of the concept

    • Theory: what is a tronie
    • Pictorial analysis of works
  • U3

    The adventure begins!

    • The Mood Board
    • The Mexican Ingenuity
    • The work team
  • U4

    Let's do it!

    • Prepare the model
    • Light is everything 1
    • Light is everything 2
    • The magic begins
  • U5

    Photo editing

    • Selection, digital sketching and developing RAW 1
    • Selection, digital sketching and development RAW 2
    • Selection, digital sketching and developing RAW 3
    • Creative retouch 1
    • Creative Retouch 2
    • Creative retouch 3
    • Creative retouch 4
    • Final details 1
    • Final details 2
  • FP

    Final project

    • Pictorial Photography: Depict Surrealist Worlds

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Pictorial Photography: Depict Surrealist Worlds. Photography, and Video course by Lucero Trejo

Pictorial Photography: Depict Surrealist Worlds

A course by Lucero Trejo
Fine Art, Fashion, and Product Photographer. Mexico City, Mexico.
Joined August 2019
  • 100% positive reviews (55)
  • 2,042 students