Guided Course: Shoot a Self-Portrait That Reflects Your Identity
A guided course by Laura Zalenga , Photographer
Create self-portraits that express your identity using photography techniques, posing, lighting, and composition skills
Discover the art of self-portraiture by embarking on a creative journey that delves into your identity. Uncover themes that resonate with your personal experiences and emotions, transforming them into cohesive concepts that narrate your unique story. Embrace the practice of posing, lighting, and composition techniques to elevate your photography skills. Experiment with different methods to capture the essence of your subject in a captivating and authentic manner.
Set the stage for your self-portrait by exploring outdoor locations that enhance your narrative. Learn the importance of natural lighting and how it influences the mood and tone of your photographs. Test various settings through trial and error, refining your approach until you achieve the perfect shot. Gain confidence in crafting final images that reflect your personal narrative, and enjoy the rewarding process of self-expression through photography.
What will you learn in this online course?
8 lessons & 6 downloads
- 11 students
- 8 lessons (1h 3m)
- 6 additional resources (1 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, German, Spanish, Spanish (Latam), French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create an authentic self-portrait by developing a personal concept, exploring various inspirations, and selecting outdoor locations that complement your vision. Refine your ideas into a narrative, focusing on technique, posing, lighting, and composition for a meaningful photograph.
Who is this online course for?
Aspiring photographers eager to express their identity through self-portraits, creative individuals seeking to explore personal storytelling, and anyone interested in enhancing their photography skills by mastering lighting, composition, and posing techniques will find this course rewarding and insightful.
Requirements and materials
Dive into self-portrait photography with a camera or smartphone, basic editing software, and a tripod or stable surface. No extensive prior knowledge is required, but a passion for storytelling and an eagerness to explore personal themes is essential.
Laura Zalenga
A guided course by Laura Zalenga
Laura Zalenga is a German freelance photographer with a passion for creating self-portraits filled with emotion. She started taking photographs at eighteen and although she went on to study Architecture in Munich, she always found the time and inspiration for photography, publishing her work on Flickr and Facebook, where she first started to get noticed.
Laura’s visual language is captivating and clear, narrating an intimate story in every image she produces. She believes photography to be a type of therapy and one of the motivating factors behind her work, capable of healing both ourselves and others.
In 2018, she was one of the seven international artists selected for the Adobe Creative Residency and has worked for companies such as Adobe, Artemide, Disney, Lufthansa, Sony, and more. Laura also teaches workshops and gives inspirational talks relating to photography throughout the world.
Content
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Shoot a Self-Portrait That Reflects Your Identity
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Podcast: The Invisible Self
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Practice Self-Portrait Technique
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Practice Posing
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Examine Lighting
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Examine Composition, Crop, and Ratio
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Setting Up the Location
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Test Photos - “Trial and Error”
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The Final Photos
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FP
Final project
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Guided Project: Shoot a Self-Portrait That Reflects Your Identity
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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FAQs
What are Domestika's online courses?
Domestika courses are online classes that allow you to learn new skills and create incredible projects. All our courses include the opportunity to share your work with other students and/or teachers, creating an active learning community. We offer different formats:
Original Courses: Complete classes that combine videos, texts, and educational materials to complete a specific project from start to finish.
Basics Courses: Specialized training where you master specific software tools step by step.
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Guided Courses: Practical experiences ideal for directly acquiring specific skills.
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When do the guided courses start and when do they finish?
All guided courses are 100% online, so once they're published, guided 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.
What do Domestika's guided courses include?
The guided courses are divided into different modules. 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 other students, as well as share your work and your final project, creating a community around the guided courses.
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