Intimate Photography: Capture Emotive Portraits
A course by Matilde Viegas , Documentary and Portrait Photographer
Find your creative voice and enhance your portfolio by learning to plan and carry out emotionally-engaged photoshoots in an intimate setting
Find your creative voice and enhance your portfolio by learning to plan and carry out emotionally-engaged photoshoots in an intimate setting
“Entering people's lives and capturing their most private moments, requires not only a great deal of respect but also a sense of empathy and a genuine interest in human beings.”
Her sensitive approach to photography has seen Matilde Viegas collaborate with clients like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Monocle, Konfekt, and The Guardian.
In this online course, she teaches you how to develop and carry out an emotionally-engaged photoshoot in a real location. Follow Matilde’s step-by-step process for capturing and editing a series of intimate portraits, paying special attention to how you represent and collaborate with your subjects. Capture the emotions behind the lens to create authentic images.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 19 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (21)
- 1,092 students
- 14 lessons (2h 4m)
- 19 additional resources (2 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe Bridge
Adobe LightroomWhat is this course's project?
Plan and shoot a series of intimate portraits that tell a compelling story about your subject.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone with an interest in exploring a personal approach to portrait photography.
Requirements and materials
Previous knowledge of photography is required.
In terms of materials, you will need a camera (digital or analog), and access to photo editing software like Adobe Lightroom.
Reviews
A course by Matilde Viegas
Matilde Viegas is a portrait and documentary photographer from Portugal. She was always creative from a young age but went on to study biochemistry and theoretical chemistry before attending art school where she was introduced to photography. After her mother bought her a manual camera of her own, she committed herself to learning the craft and eventually started posting her work online.
Since then, Matilde has collaborated with clients like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Monocle, Konfekt, The Guardian, and more. Her work is mostly editorial with a focus on individuals and she is passionate about portraying the world in an optimistic way that encourages others to dream of a better future.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
The Importance of Research and Connection
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About Photography and Intimacy: Finding Your Voice
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How to Start a Personal Project
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Research: Understanding Your Theme
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Empathy and the Power of a Camera
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U3
Capturing the Photos
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Film vs. Digital
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Getting to Know Your Sitters
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Understanding the Place
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The Photoshoot
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U4
Editing and Sharing Your Work
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Editing the Pictures 1
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Editing the Pictures 2
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Sequencing to Tell a Story
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Freelancing Tips and How to Promote Yourself
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FP
Final project
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Intimate Photography: Capture Emotive Portraits
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paulinaorregostanden
PlusCurso interesante y entretenido que desarrolla de forma clara y didáctica cada uno de los contenidos enunciados. Se agradece lo directa, metódica y empática que es Matilde y sobre todo, que explique los temas a a través de la acción y experimentación.
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clau_dg
Me gustó el curso. Ella es muy cálida explicando.
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malvar.rafael
I really enjoyed this course. Matilde conducts us to all her process and the way she interacts with the sitters.
Enjoyed her editing and the way she show us all she tell a story.
Congratulations.
Rafael
yassirzaratemendez
Muy completo y didáctico. Ayuda a comprender los conceptos expuestos.
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photographe artiste passsionnée et passionnante
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