Editing an image in post-production is no less important than shooting it. In complex portrait photography there is no situation where you would submit a photo without editing it first.
So far in this course, we've been talking mostly about a process for shooting photographs that is built around producing a finished result. A completed image.
How does styling influence our picture? How to tell stories with clothing? Where to find clothes for your shoot? And how to assemble a costume with no clothes at all? How to work with professional stylists? Why experiment? And why you need a creative partner?
There is a common saying that 10,000 hours of practice will make you an expert in your field. But 10,000 is just a catchy number. Some people need more time, some make it in less, but the underlying idea is correct: practice is what it takes to master something. Practice is the only way to master something. No one is born a brilliant artist.
There is a common saying that 10,000 hours of practice will make you an expert in your field. But 10,000 is just a catchy number. Some people need more time, some make it in less, but the underlying idea is correct: practice is what it takes to master something. Practice is the only way to master something.
Why do we sketch, and what does a good draft look like? What's a digital collage? And how does it help to bring our ideas to life? How does a collage evolve into a proof-of-concept, and what other kinds of proofs-of-concept are there? What are reference images, and where should we look for them? What is the difference between a mood board and a photographer's treatment?
What are the most common kinds of locations? How does a location influence our picture? How do we choose a location for a portrait, and what to we do if a location comes attached with an assignment? How to build a set in a random location, in a controlled studio environment, or outdoors?
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