Artistic Self-Portraits: Introspective Photography

A course by Fotolucida , Photographer

Photographer. Tampico, Mexico.
Joined June 2021

Explore the principles of self-portrait photography by learning to capture and edit personal images using Lightroom and Photoshop

94% positive reviews (17)
854 students
Audio: Spanish
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Explore the principles of self-portrait photography by learning to capture and edit personal images using Lightroom and Photoshop

Have you ever imagined capturing your most authentic self? In this online course, photographer Handra Rocha, better known as Fotolucida on Instagram, guides you along an introspective journey with your camera in hand.

Handra's work is an exploration of her love of physical and mental self-discovery, always connecting with the true essence of her models. Throughout the course, she encourages you to use self-portraiture as a way to delve into your innermost self and shows you how to produce artistic photographs with Lightroom and Photoshop.

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What will you learn in this online course?

15 lessons & 17 downloads

History of self portrait
3 minutes, 27 seconds
My creative process
3 minutes, 14 seconds
Equipment and work tools
1 minute, 25 seconds
On location preparation
2 minutes, 15 seconds
  • 94% positive reviews (17)
  • 854 students
  • 15 lessons (1h 12m)
  • 17 additional resources (2 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 series of artistic and introspective self-portraits.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Anyone who wants to experiment with introspective self-portraiture.

Requirements and materials

To get the most out of the lessons, you need to know the basics of photography, Lightroom, and Photoshop.

As for equipment, you need a digital camera, a tripod, and an automatic shutter, as well as a computer with the previously mentioned programs installed.


Reviews

854 Students
17 Reviews
94% Positive ratings

Fotolucida

A course by Fotolucida

Teacher Plus
Photographer

Handra Rocha communicates with the world through photography. Self-taught for more than 12 years, she started sharing her images on her Instagram account, Fotolucida, eventually reaching more than 130K followers.

Throughout her career, she has worked with national and international brands like Sony Xperia, Cerveza Indio, Mezcal Creyente, Secretaría de Turismo de México, Universal Music, Oreo, Happy Socks, and many more. In 2017, she won a spot in the PECDA 22 program in the Visual Arts section of the Young Creators category, with her project Poesía visual. That same year, she was nominated Instagrammer of the year at the Eliot Awards in Mexico.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Influences
  • U2

    Preparation

    • History of self portrait
    • My creative process
    • References and character construction
    • Equipment and work tools
  • U3

    Photoshoot

    • On location preparation
    • Natural and artificial lighting
    • Composition and perspective
    • Experimentation
  • U4

    Post production

    • Selecting photos and developing in Lightroom
    • Finishes in Photoshop
    • Analysis of my final project
    • To learn more: Lightroom
    • To learn more: Photoshop
  • FP

    Final project

    • Artistic Self-Portraits: Introspective Photography

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    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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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.

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Artistic Self-Portraits: Introspective Photography. Photography, and Video course by Fotolucida

Artistic Self-Portraits: Introspective Photography

A course by Fotolucida
Photographer. Tampico, Mexico.
Joined June 2021
  • 94% positive reviews (17)
  • 854 students