Beauty Photography
A course by Nicolás Cuenca , Photographer
Learn to produce beauty photographs from the idea to the digital retouching stage
Learn to produce beauty photographs from the idea to the digital retouching stage
Showcasing and valuing the beauty of human beings is what defines Nicolás Cuenca's work. An Argentinean photographer specialized in beauty and fashion photography, his work has been featured in magazines such as Vanidades and Kunst Magazine and used by beauty brands like Fenty Beauty and MAC Pro.
In this course, enter the world of beauty photography and learn about different genres, applications, lighting techniques, workflows, and digital editing.
What will you learn in this online course?
26 lessons & 18 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (149)
- 3,288 students
- 26 lessons (4h 50m)
- 18 additional resources (9 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · Italian · French · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe Photoshop
Capture OneWhat is this course's project?
Carry out a beauty portrait session with artificial lighting and natural light and then edit your photos.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Photographers who want to expand their knowledge of portrait photography and lighting techniques focused on beauty photography.
Requirements and materials
Intermediate knowledge of photography and basic notions of lighting are required. For post-production, basic knowledge of RAW image editing and Adobe Photoshop is needed.
As for materials, you need a digital camera, a flash for artificial lighting, a window as a source of natural light, and a computer with Adobe Photoshop and Capture One installed.
Reviews
A course by Nicolás Cuenca
Nicolás Cuenca is an Argentinean beauty and fashion photographer who specializes in portrait photography. His works has been featured in different print and online media such as Sicky Magazine, Kunst Magazine, "Vanidades[/i], and Flanelle Magazine, and used for beauty brands such as Fenty Beauty, MAC Pro Cosmetics, and NARSissist.
Nicolás is also an art ambassador for the Bergner Group Art & Design foundation in Spain, an international institution dedicated to bringing fashion and art to homes around the world.
His photography is inspired by the emotions transmitted by faces, and he is always searching for new forms of creative expression in his work.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in the course
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U2
Preparation and equipment
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Kinds of work
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Briefing
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Hardware and software
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U3
Lighting Techniques
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Camera setting and tethering workflow
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Hard vs. Soft
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Main light
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Fill lights
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Effect light and backlight
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U4
Shooting
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Natural light
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Artificial light
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U5
Fine developing and retouching
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Postproduction tools
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Culling image selection I
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Culling image selection II
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Development and preparation of RAW I
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Development and preparation of RAW II
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Development and preparation of RAW III
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Plan the touch up
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Retouching in Photoshop I - Part I
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Retouching in Photoshop I - Part II
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Retouching in Photoshop II - Part I
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Retouching in Photoshop II - Part II
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Retouching in Photoshop II - Part III
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Export for different media
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FP
Final project
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Beauty photography
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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.
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jmperez85
excelente
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apmaco
Excelente curso para quem quer aprender sobre o assunto. Recomento. Bom professor com bons exemplos. Fácil de aprender.
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matart.now
A very substantive course, full of knowledge. All topics were presented in a simple and logical way. I am very satisfied.
augustogomesdemorais
Curso incrível!
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elbabilonio
This is a great course if you are looking for technical guidance, especially when it comes to lighting. Some courses gloss over the latter, but this course covers it well enough. It also includes a long unit on post-production work which is critical for a well-rounded coverage of the full photography pipeline. Finally, Nicolás is a great communicator whose message is easy to follow.