Portrait Photography: Natural Light for Unique Atmospheres
A course by Danny Bittencourt , Photographer and Writer
Joined February 2020
Learn to take portrait photographs that evoke emotion by using natural light as a compositional element
Learn to take portrait photographs that evoke emotion by using natural light as a compositional element
Joined February 2020
Creating ambiance in your photo portraits means being able to convey even more meaning and depth. Photographer and writer Danny Bittencourt specializes in artistic images that express both emotions and stories using natural light as a compositional element.
In this course, learn to build an atmosphere to shoot photo portraits using natural light. Danny teaches you to prepare your shoot right down to the last details, then shows you how to edit and polish your material for a striking portfolio.
Alongside Danny you can also learn Fine Art Self-Portrait Photography and Hybrid Photography for Creative Experimentation as well as boost your career with Professional Photography: Managing Your Freelance Career.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 17 downloads
- 94% positive reviews (53)
- 1,790 students
- 13 lessons (2h 39m)
- 17 additional resources (10 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese
- Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Shoot a photo series of between three and five photos with a coherent mood using natural light.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Photographers and anyone interested in portrait photography looking to give their images more meaning.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of photography and Photoshop is essential for this course.
In terms of materials, you need a photo camera of your choice and a computer installed with Adobe Photoshop.
Reviews
A course by Danny Bittencourt
Danny Bittencourt is a visual poet from Brazil who works in artistic production, education, and writing. As a photography graduate, she specializes in visual poetry. She also has a master's in education with a focus on cultural studies. She dedicates herself to sharing her research and experiences through conferences, workshops, and courses given across Brazil, Argentina, and Portugal.
Her work has been featured in magazines such as Vogue and LensCulture. She is also the author of Fotografia Fine Art, published by iPhoto Editora; Fotografia Híbrida, released independently; and A luz da janela, published by Chiado Books.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
What and how to say?
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What is a narrative?
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Identification and meaning
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Lighting
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U3
Saying
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Planning and routing
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Stock list
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Preparation
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Execution
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U4
Choose and edit images
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Image curation
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Creative Editing and Finishing 1
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Creative Editing and Finishing 2
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Portfolio construction
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FP
Final project
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Professional Portrait Photography: Create Unique Atmospheres
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dafne.genovese
Sono davvero affascinata dall'approccio di Danny alla fotografia, sprona ad approfondire e sperimentare oltre la tecnica base. Mi piace molto come spiega non limitandosi all'aspetto tecnico, ma mostrando nel dettaglio ogni passaggio anche pratico che c'è dietro ogni progetto fotografico. Utilissime anche le risorse. Corso consigliatissimo! Grazie!
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isabellaalvarez05
PlusSuper detallado y util! Realmente explica y guia bastante bien y con buenos ejemplos tanto el aspecto tecnico como el creativo. Super recomendado
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kellyssalgado95
PlusÉ impressionante o quanto os cursos da Danny são ricos! Me demoro em cada aula pois sei que há muito há absorver, não apenas no âmbito da prática, mas também no pensamento. Honestamente, surpreendente, não imaginava que iria aprender tanto. O caminho da poesia visual pede sensibilidade, mas também estudo! Sou grata pela oportunidade de aprender com você, Danny. Recomendo 100%
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julysdias
O que eu mais gosto é e poder ver o processo da fotografia acontecendo na prática.
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crisbomar
Muy recomendado, excelentes consejos e inspiración.
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