Directing People for Portrait Photography
A course by Emilia Brandão , Portrait Photographer
Capture unforgettable images and experiences by understanding how to engage with individuals and their emotions
Capture unforgettable images and experiences by understanding how to engage with individuals and their emotions
Captivating portraits are made by understanding human emotions. By being aware of a person’s vulnerabilities and inhibitions, photographer Emilia Brandão is able to connect with her subjects on a deeper level, creating a relaxed atmosphere and gaining the trust of some of the world’s most accomplished athletes, celebrities, and business leaders.
In this course, Emilia shows you how to connect with your subject in order to create authentic portraits that also fulfill your artistic vision. Learn how to direct your subject effectively by using empathy, encouragement, and constructive feedback to create better, more genuine images.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 11 downloads
- 97% positive reviews (359)
- 9,433 students
- 14 lessons (1h 52m)
- 11 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe Bridge
Adobe Photoshop
Camera RawWhat is this course's project?
Plan, shoot, and edit three unique portraits of a challenging subject using the same mood, scene, and lighting. Final images must be selected together with your subject to ensure they feel represented authentically.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Photographers who are looking to genuinely connect with their subjects and improve their communication skills to create better, more authentic portraits.
Requirements and materials
You need a digital camera with a lens ranging from 55mm to 85mm. You also need a computer with Adobe Bridge, Photoshop, and Camera Raw.
Reviews
A course by Emilia Brandão
Emilia Brandão is a professional portrait photographer based in Madrid. From a young age, Emilia has relied on her camera to connect with people, build relationships, and travel the world.
Originally from São Paulo, Emilia studied Cinema and Photography before becoming a freelance contributor for publications like Vogue, GQ, Elle, and Glamour. She has photographed some of the world’s top business leaders, athletes, and celebrities, including Philippe Starck, Kaká, Yoko Ono, Antonio Banderas, and more. In 2020, she was named an official LEICA ambassador.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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What We Will Do in the Course?
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U2
Connecting with People and Preparing for a Portrait Photoshoot
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Research, Briefing and Mood Board
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Location
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Equipment, Light, and Your Plan B
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Making a Body Language, Facial Expressions and Poses Board
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Understanding Emotions
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U3
Photoshoot (All Shot in Location)
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Before the Shoot
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Placing the Sitter on the Set
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Shooting
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U4
Post Production
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Transferring and Editing
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Image Retouch
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Delivery and Professional Tips
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FP
Final project
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Directing People for Portrait Photography
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
PlusIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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Watch professionally produced courses
Domestika curates its teacher roster and produces every course in-house to ensure a high-quality online learning experience.
FAQs
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.
You can redeem the course you received by accessing the redeeming page and entering your gift code.
Adobe Bridge
Adobe Photoshop
Camera Raw
darshanshots
great course
sarascapin
Bellissimo corso. Molto interessante vedere Emilia come organizza uno shooting e notare il suo approccio gentile e delicato con il cliente!
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emilyfeitosa098
PlusEsse curso é incrível! Recomendo muito, Emilia Brandão tem uma sensibilidade impressionante me senti honrada de poder aprender seu processo criativo até a pós produção com tratamento de imagens. É um curso rápido mas muito objetivo, amei! Conteúdo maravilhoso :)
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ramonwrx
Muy bueno
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justcallmesando
Consejos útiles para aproximarnos a las personas que queremos fotografiar y tener la sensibilidad de tratarlos con dignidad y respeto, haciéndoles sentir cómodxs y totalmente parte de la experiencia.
¡Gracias!
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