Guided Course: Produce a lifestyle shoot for Instagram
A guided course by Emma-Jane Lewis , Photographer
Capture authentic moments and create visually captivating images that reflect your style and connect with your audience.
Embark on a creative journey to produce a stunning set of lifestyle images that perfectly capture a brand's essence for social media. Begin by immersing yourself in the brand's world, uncovering its personality, values, and mood. This understanding will shape your creative decisions and ensure your visuals align seamlessly with the brand's identity. Prepare your toolkit with the right camera, lenses, lighting, and props to meet your visual objectives.
Capture a diverse array of images as you bring the brand story to life. Create overhead flat lays for stylish product showcases, capture in-situ shots to illustrate their role within a lifestyle context, and use model shots to infuse the brand with human connection. Wrap up the process by selecting and editing the best photographs, maintaining consistency in color, tone, and style. By the project's end, you'll have a polished mini-campaign ready for social media sharing, amplifying the brand's narrative in every post.
What will you learn in this online course?
11 lessons & 8 downloads
- 19 students
- 11 lessons (2h 52m)
- 8 downloads
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, German, Spanish (Latam), French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software & tools for this course
Adobe LightroomWhat is this course's project?
Create a cohesive set of polished lifestyle images reflecting a brand's visual identity for social media. Study the brand's personality, prepare equipment, and capture flat lays, in-situ, and model shots. Select and edit photos for a consistent, shareable mini-campaign.
Who is this online course for?
Aspiring photographers, social media managers, and brand strategists seeking to enhance their visual storytelling skills for social platforms will benefit from this course. Ideal for creatives aiming to produce engaging lifestyle images that align with a brand's identity and values.
Requirements and materials
No extensive prior knowledge is needed, just basic understanding of photography. You'll need a camera, lenses, lighting equipment, and props to align with your visual goals. A creative mindset and eagerness to learn will complete your toolkit.
Emma-Jane Lewis
A guided course by Emma-Jane Lewis
Emma-Jane Lewis is an award-winning fashion photographer based in London. She works with brands and couples across the UK and internationally to create engaging imagery with unique details.
She is passionate about fashion, animals, and the creative aspects of photography. With over a decade of experience, she aims to capture the mood and emotion behind exclusive products and events. In 2020, she was named one of the Top 12 UK Wedding Photographers by ELLE magazine.
Content
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Produce a Lifestyle Shoot for Instagram
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Podcast: The Visual Language of Lifestyle
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Studying the Brand
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Equipment 1
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Equipment 2
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Shooting Flat Lays 1
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Shooting Flat Lays 2
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Shooting Products In Situ
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Shooting Products on a Model 1
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Shooting Products on a Model 2
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Photograph Selection and Editing 1
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Photograph Selection and Editing 2
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FP
Final project
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Guided Course: Produce a lifestyle shoot for Instagram
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What do Domestika's guided courses include?
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