Creative Photography: Defining Concept and Color
A course by Diane Villadsen , Photographer
Plan, shoot, and edit a series of portraits by exploring everything that goes into a photoshoot, from wardrobe and set design, to editing in Lightroom and Photoshop
Plan, shoot, and edit a series of portraits by exploring everything that goes into a photoshoot, from wardrobe and set design, to editing in Lightroom and Photoshop
Behind every great photograph is a photographer who visualized an original concept and established a striking color palette. Photographer Diane Villadsen’s goal when in action is to take something ordinary and make it extraordinary through creative photography. She’s collaborated with renowned clients such as Allbirds, Oppo, Native, and Mailchimp.
In this online course, learn about the seamless ways of creating captivating images through composition, color, and props. Diane Villadsen guides you through every element in her process to craft a series of eye-catching images.
What will you learn in this online course?
19 lessons & 35 downloads
- 92% positive reviews (13)
- 399 students
- 19 lessons (3h 29m)
- 35 additional resources (15 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
What is this course's project?
Shoot and edit a series of photographs using creative photography techniques.
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to learn about color, creative concepts, and photography fundamentals.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of manual camera settings and photo editing is recommended. You need a camera, and access to image editing software like Lightroom and Photoshop.
Reviews
A course by Diane Villadsen
Diana Villadsen is a professional photographer based in San Francisco. Her interest in photography dates back to her childhood, when she took her first photo in high school in 2011. The strong response and feedback from her friends, family, and teacher encouraged her to pursue photography as a career. As she grew up in Silicon Valley, she had the pressure of choosing a professional career like technology or medicine. However, she went with her passion and chose creativity. So, she studied linguistics in college and gained her photography expertise through hands-on experimentation.
In 2013, she started posting her work on Instagram, which got a great response. Eventually, she started her career as a photographer, creating portraits and shooting lookbooks for fashion brands. She has since collaborated with well-known clients like Oppo, Native, Zappos, Albirds, and MailChimp.
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 Image
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Course Materials
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Establishing the Creative Direction
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Designing a Set
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Creating a Palette
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Sketching the Desired Shot and Drafting a Shot List
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Finalizing the Model, Wardrobe, and Props
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U3
Capturing the Images
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Getting Ready
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The Photoshoot: The First Photo
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The Photoshoot: The Second Photo 1
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The Photoshoot: The Second Photo 2
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The Photoshoot: The Third Photo
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U4
Editing the Images
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Editing Workflow
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The First Photo
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The Second Photo
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The Third Photo
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U5
Beyond the Photographs
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Continuing to Flex Your Creative Muscles
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Selling Your Work
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FP
Final project
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Creative Photography: Defining Concept and Color
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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
PlusIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
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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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Watch professionally produced courses
Domestika curates its teacher roster and produces every course in-house to ensure a high-quality online learning experience.
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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julitaluciano
me gusta! aun no lo he terminado pero para tener ideas y crear algo diferente esta bueno!
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binahla111
This course didn’t meet my expectations. While it covers the basics well, it lacks the advanced insights or practical advice I was hoping for. If you're already familiar with photography, you may find the material too simplistic. Overall, it’s an okay introduction but doesn’t go beyond the surface.
lvaldezn
Uno de los mejores cursos! Te muestra el proceso del principio a fin. Bien explicado, muy claro.
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ansvak0057
good course
ines_lemos_
this course is really good