Introduction to Digital Self-Portrait Photography
A course by Apolline Thibault , Photographer
Create a unique self-portrait by experimenting with set design, style, and composition, as well as filters and editing in Lightroom
Who said self-portraits were just a quick selfie in front of a tourist attraction? In this course by photographer Apolline Thibault, discover that it's an art form in its own right. Learn how to set up a photo studio at home and create striking, clever filters to shoot an original photo series that is as unique as you are!
Immerse yourself in the universe and influences of Apolline Thibault, who likes to play with vintage styles, hand-created photo filters, and editing in Adobe Lightroom. She demonstrates that self-portrait photography is an exercise involving a great deal of introspective research. By the end of the course, you'll no longer be afraid to put yourself in the spotlight and master DIY photography techniques!
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 16 downloads
- 97% positive reviews (29)
- 731 students
- 14 lessons (1h 23m)
- 16 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: French
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- Level: Beginner
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Recommended software & tools for this course
Adobe LightroomWhat is this course's project?
Take a series of self-portraits in a photo studio set up in your very own living room.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone with a passion for photography who wants to better master the techniques of self-portrait photography.
Requirements and materials
To take this course, you don't need any specific knowledge.
As for materials, you can use a camera, a smartphone, or both. To create the filters and the decor, you need neutral optical filters, Vaseline, tights, plastic bags, clear varnish, a large sheet or cloth, double-sided tape, and an iron.
Reviews
Apolline Thibault
A course by Apolline Thibault
After studying law and four years in the modeling world, Apolline Thibault decided to move to the other side of the lens. She trained at GOBELINS School of Images and worked as a freelancer in the fields of photography, illustration, art direction, and content creation on Instagram.
Soft, vintage, poetic, Parisian...there are many ways to describe Apolline's creative universe. She has already worked as a photographer for brands like Zalando, Longchamp, Minelli, and Le Tanneur, and as an art director for Alcatel, Dr. Hauschka, and Biovive.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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My Sources of Inspiration
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U2
The Self-Portrait, a Message
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Why the Self-Portrait?
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The Mood Board
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The Styling
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U3
Settling In and Setting the Scene
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A Studio at Home
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Playing with Optical Filters
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Playing with Light
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Composition and “Lifestyle” Framing
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U4
Getting in Front of the Camera
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Self-Portrait with the Camera
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Self-Portrait with the Smartphone
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Postproduction
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U5
Other Tips
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Optimize your creation on Instagram
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Simple preset in Lightroom
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to Digital Self-Portrait Photography
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Superbe cours ! Pragmatique et inspiration sont au menu.
Un curso muy básico (aunque así lo indica en la presentación) que no por ello tiene matices interesantes y útiles para el fotógrafo aficionado.
O curso é interessante, muito bem explicado. Super recomendo.
Muy buen curso, todo super bien explicado!
Buen curso!! Me encanto. Gracias!!