Fantasy Photography: Composition and Editing Techniques
A course by Lillian Liu , Photographer
Learn to shoot creative portraits and use digital retouching techniques to produce compelling fantasy images that transport viewers to another world
Learn to shoot creative portraits and use digital retouching techniques to produce compelling fantasy images that transport viewers to another world
The magic of fantasy photography is that everything lies within the realm of possibility. Lillian Liu is a photographer who specializes in bringing fictional worlds to life through her camera lens and computer. She has collaborated with art galleries and brands such as Elinchrom and Lume Cube, and her photos have been featured in magazines including Marie Claire Taiwan and Vogue Taiwan.
In this online course, learn how to photograph and edit fantasy-style portraits. Explore composition and color as well as styling, shooting, and retouching techniques to produce compelling scenes with a surreal atmosphere. Channel your imagination and create images that turn fantasy into reality.
What will you learn in this online course?
21 lessons & 16 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (27)
- 1,684 students
- 21 lessons (4h 7m)
- 16 additional resources (5 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 PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Plan, shoot, and edit a fantasy-style portrait.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone with an interest in photography and retouching who wants to create fantasy-inspired images.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of Photoshop is recommended.
As for materials, you need a camera, a dark-colored backdrop, and a computer with Photoshop and the Camera RAW plugin. Studio lighting or a flash is also recommended.
Reviews
A course by Lillian Liu
Lillian Liu is a fantasy photographer based in Vancouver, Canada. Growing up, she wanted to be an astronaut, a lifeguard, and a painter, but went on to train as a classical pianist at the Royal College of Music. She ultimately decided to pursue photography, as it allowed her to chase her childhood dream in a different context by “painting” character portraits with a camera.
Influenced by her artistic background and boundless imagination, Lillian’s high-fantasy style of storytelling has led her to collaborate with brands like Elinchrom and Lume Cube, in addition to publishers such as Penguin Random House and HarperCollins. Her photos have been featured in art galleries in Canada and the US, as well as major magazines including Marie Claire Taiwan and Vogue Taiwan. She also won several awards at the 2020 edition of WPPI and an ARTS 2022 from the Arts Council of Surrey.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Defining the Photography
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Foundations of Composition
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Foundations of Colour 1
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Foundations of Colour 2
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Foundations of Posing
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Makeup and Styling 1
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Makeup and Styling 2
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Mapping the Idea
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Sketching
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U3
Creating the Photography
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Setting Up
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The Photoshoot
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Organizing and Selecting Files
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Developing and Preparing the Edits
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Model Retouching 1
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Model Retouching 2
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Compositing All the Elements 1
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Compositing All the Elements 2
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U4
Last Steps
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In-Depth Colour Toning and Tricks
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Adjusting Light and Shadows
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Saving and Exporting
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FP
Final project
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Fantasy Photography: Composition and Editing Techniques
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francescoj
Ottima esperienza!
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escuderoperezc
Excelente curso.
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Outstanding class! Lillian showed me new ways of editing that I have never seen before, and they make so much more sense than they way I have been taught. Her style is very clear and logical.
paromine
Great material, as stated it is helpful to have a basic understanding of photography and photoshop. The methods she uses ,her workflow, in post edit was my main interest and for me it delivered that very well
hannalopesc64
estou amandoo, tem detalhes sobre algumas aulas de arte visuais que tive dificuldade pra entender que ficaram mais claro
a professora sempre aparece com referencias e notas de diferentes aspectos de composição
super recomendo
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