Introduction to Family Photography
A course by Grazi Ventura , Family photographer
Learn to photograph authentic family moments from preparation and editing to the final image
Learn to photograph authentic family moments from preparation and editing to the final image
The beauty of family relationships often appears in the most ordinary and unusual moments, and a photograph taken at the right instant is able to freeze those moments in time, telling stories about who we were once, how we lived, and who was around us.
In this course, the award-winning family photographer Grazi Ventura will teach you, step by step, how to find the perfect moment to capture a genuine family image. She will share the details of her production process, editing, photographic techniques and some secrets that can make all the difference when taking your pictures.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 17 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (43)
- 1,242 students
- 13 lessons (1h 4m)
- 17 additional resources (10 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
You will create a family photoshoot consisting of a day in their lives.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Photographers and people who are interested in photography.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of photography and, for the photoshoot a camera or smartphone, and a computer with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom installed for the final touches.
Reviews
A course by Grazi Ventura
Grazi Ventura has a degree and a postgraduate degree in advertising, but after a few years, she changed her trajectory to the world of photography. She lived in Canada and it was in this country that her career as a photographer officially started.
As a professional photographer she experimented with different areas until, in 2016, she got to know family documentary photography and fell in love with it. Her first project in this style was widely recognized and published in different magazines such as: Cláudia, M de Mulher, and Pais e Filhos. Grazi has received several awards as a family photographer, among them, Inspiration Awards and Documentary Family Photographers from the Family Photojournalist Association.
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
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Customer contact
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Investigation
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6 tips
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Photographic equipment
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U3
Photographing
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Photographic technique
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The moment of the click
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Frustrations and surprises
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U4
Post production
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Analysis of photographic material and backup management
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Final image selection and retouching
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Final delivery formats
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FP
Final project
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Final project
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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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navarroadriana843
PlusSon fotografía interesantes y difieren mucho de las fotos normales, hay un sentimiento, su contenido es el reflejo de las personas contando una historia de familia donde existe una gran intimidad al hacerlas en casa y no en un estudio,
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kemrinpa
It’s easy to follow. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.
kelisa
El curso es maravilloso, tanto la información que da Grazi como verla en acción con la cámara, da muchos consejos y explica en detalle todos los pasos para realizar la sesión y luego edición en la cual aporta dos presets, lo recomiendo 100% y muy importante hay feedback cuando publicas tu proyecto final
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eunicekpg
Pensé mucho para comprar este curso por su corto tiempo de duración, sin embargo, puedo decir que me encantó. Fue puntual y acertado. Amo la fotografía de familia y los tips que ella da son muy enriquecedores.
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giuliasal62
Very inspiring!