Fashion Photography: Portraiture and Beauty in Natural Light

A course by Patricia Bonet , Photographer

Photographer. Barcelona, Spain.
Joined June 2021

Capture organic, spontaneous, and expressive portraits that tell a story of fashion and beauty by learning to control light and direct your models

100% positive reviews (31)
708 students
Audio: Spanish
Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Capture organic, spontaneous, and expressive portraits that tell a story of fashion and beauty by learning to control light and direct your models

Want to make your images more intimate and spontaneous? According to photographer Patricia Bonet, who has worked with brands like Tous, Karl Lagerfeld, and Nike, knowing how to control and shape light is the key to capturing and enhancing true beauty in your fashion portraits.

In this Domestika course, learn techniques for fashion photography with natural light. Discover light types and their characteristics, how to set up a photo shoot, and how to select the right images to tell your story. By the end, you'll know how to showcase the beauty and personality of your model with an intimate, genuine, and sensitive photographic gaze.

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What will you learn in this online course?

13 lessons & 21 downloads

Natural lighting photography
15 minutes, 29 seconds
Mood board and location
11 minutes, 19 seconds
Taking the photos
17 minutes, 24 seconds
Adding life to our photos
20 minutes, 11 seconds
  • 100% positive reviews (31)
  • 708 students
  • 13 lessons (2h 49m)
  • 21 additional resources (9 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?

Experiment with and control natural light to create a series of fashion portraits that tell a story through makeup, hair, and styling.

Who is this online course for?

Anyone with a camera who wants to experiment with beauty photography and natural light.

Requirements and materials

Basic knowledge of photography is necessary for this course.

As for materials, you need a camera (analog or digital), light modifiers and/or other accessories for controlling natural light, as well as a computer with editing software, such as Capture One or Lightroom for color correction and Adobe Photoshop for retouching.


Reviews

708 Students
31 Reviews
100% Positive ratings

Patricia Bonet

Patricia Bonet
A course by Patricia Bonet

Teacher Plus
Photographer

Patricia Bonet realized early on that her favorite creative outlet was photographing people, their essence, and how they express themselves, which is why she decided to study fashion photography at Fotodesign Barcelona. In need of a space to create and bring her ideas to life, she founded Freakstudio and later Freakhouse, both located in Barcelona and in spaces brimming with natural light.

She has created photographic stories with models, makeup artists, stylists, and other artists, and has displayed her work on different platforms and in magazines like Schön!, Wrpd, Contributor, Marie Claire, L'Officiel, Cake, and Vulkan. She also worked with brands like Massimo Dutti, Tous, Pull&Bear, Karl Lagerfeld, Nike, and Mango.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Influences
  • U2

    Inspiration and construction of the concept

    • Natural lighting photography
    • Photographic and artistic equipment
    • Mood board and location
  • U3

    Experimentation

    • Shooting: natural light and accessories
    • Taking the photos
    • Adding life to our photos
  • U4

    Finishes

    • Selection, color and retouch 1
    • Selection, color and retouch 2
    • Selection, color and retouch 3
    • Final composition of the project and layout
    • Project publication and optimization
  • FP

    Final project

    • Fashion Photography: Portraiture and Beauty in Natural Light

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

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    Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.

  • 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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Fashion Photography: Portraiture and Beauty in Natural Light. Photography, and Video course by Patricia Bonet

Fashion Photography: Portraiture and Beauty in Natural Light

A course by Patricia Bonet
Photographer. Barcelona, Spain.
Joined June 2021
  • 100% positive reviews (31)
  • 708 students