Photographic Artwork for Editorial Covers
A course by Party of One Studio , Creative Studio
Joined February 2022
Blur the lines between photography and illustration to create dynamic editorial compositions through set design, prop styling, and typography
Blur the lines between photography and illustration to create dynamic editorial compositions through set design, prop styling, and typography
Joined February 2022
Editorial artwork is always tied to the article being illustrated—it uses symbolic solutions rather than literal interpretations to create pieces that invite intrigue and exploration. Melissa Deckert and Nicole Licht are the creatives behind Party of One–a studio specializing in story-driven visuals for brands, products, and publications. Alongside their commercial projects, they have created editorial illustrations for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal.
In this online course, they teach you how to conceptualize and art-direct a photo-based editorial cover that incorporates set design, prop styling, and typography. Develop dynamic compositions that blur the lines between photography and illustration.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 12 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (1)
- 148 students
- 14 lessons (2h 9m)
- 12 additional resources (4 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 Illustrator
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Lightroom Classic
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Create an editorial cover from start to finish, with typography, set design, photography, and retouching.
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in creating photographic illustrations for editorial assignments.
Requirements and materials
Previous experience with a camera, lighting, and photo editing software is recommended.
In terms of materials, you will need access to a DSLR, lighting equipment, and an editing program like Photoshop.
Reviews
A course by Party of One Studio
Party of One is a creative studio in Brooklyn, New York, led by Melissa Deckert and Nicole Licht. They met while working as in-house designers at Etsy and, in 2018, decided to combine their experience and start their own studio specializing in story-driven visuals for brands, products, and publications.
Melissa and Nicole work closely with clients on a wide range of projects—from set design and visual campaigns, to brand identities, and editorial illustrations. Their commercial clients include Otherland, Sunwink, and Columbia University, and they’ve also created editorial cover artwork for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Us
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Our Influences
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U2
Preparation
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Reviewing the Brief and Brainstorming
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Developing the Concept Deck Using Digital References and Sketches
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Researching and Exploring Materials
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U3
Production
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Setting up the Space
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Setting up the Lights and Camera
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Styling and Photographing 1
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Styling and Photographing 2
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U4
Post-production
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Preparing Your File
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Retouching and Digital Editing 1
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Retouching and Digital Editing 2
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Creating Lettering
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Finalization and Exports
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FP
Final project
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Photographic Artwork for Editorial Covers
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
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Get front-row seats
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.
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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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Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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FAQs
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.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Lightroom Classic
Adobe Photoshop
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Muy bien explicado. He disfrutado de su proceso creativo y creo que va a resultarme útil para mi trabajo
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