Black and White Portrait Photography with Character
A course by jeosm , Photographer
Experiment with artificial light and contrast to create images full of strength and personality
Experiment with artificial light and contrast to create images full of strength and personality
A photograph is more than an image; it also tells a story. José Clemente, better known as Jeosm, is a photographer and portrait specialist who has worked with brands like Adidas, Atresmedia, and the publisher Penguin Random House. In this course, he explains how to capture the story and character of the person in front of the camera.
Learn how to shoot black and white portraits with artificial light in a professional studio or your own home. Work with different frames and experiment with light and shadow to take expressive photos that capture the personality of your model.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 15 downloads
- 97% positive reviews (33)
- 820 students
- 14 lessons (2h 6m)
- 15 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · 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?
Create two black and white portraits that convey strength and capture personality–one with a wide-angle lens and another with a prime lens.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in photography who wants to explore portrait techniques.
Requirements and materials
You need to be familiar with a reflex camera and know the basics of Photoshop.
The basic materials you need for this course are a mirrorless reflex camera and several lenses (a wide angle and a 50 mm or bigger prime). For the shoot, you need studio lights and remote flashes, or you can rent out a photography studio. For the editing phase, you need a computer with photo editing software, preferably Adobe Bridge, Camera Raw and Photoshop.
Reviews
Jose Clemente is a freelance photographer who works under the name Jeosm. His work focuses on portraits, photojournalism, and advertising. He discovered photography through graffiti, using it as a way to immortalize his work in different light conditions. Since then, he has worked with clients like Adidas, Atresmedia, and the publisher Penguin Random House. He has also published five photography books.
In his portraits, Jeosm wants to portray people exactly as they are. He has a distinct style that focuses predominantly on black and white, employing stark contrasts between light and shadow. He believes the most important part of his work is connecting with the person being photographed.
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 This Course?
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U2
Preproduction of Our Photographs
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Search for References and Style
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Knowing the Person Portrayed
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Materials
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U3
Open Shot Shooting
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How to Play with Light: Wide Shot Lighting Scheme
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Optics and Placement of the Model in the Wide Shot
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Photo with Wide Shot
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U4
Shooting Close Up Shot
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How to Play with Light: Close-up Lighting Scheme
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Optics, Placement of the Model and Background in a Close up Shot
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Photo with Close up Shot
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U5
Image Processing
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Selection and Dumping of Images
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Retouch in Camera RAW and Photoshop
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FP
Final project
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Black and White Portrait Photography with Character
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fasotorx
Excelente curso lo recomiendo
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pablo_roig
PlusBuen curso con algunos tips interesantes
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erillas
Me parece que no es un curso. Es asistir a un Shooting de un profesional. Pero nada más.
El fotógrafo es bueno, profesional y domina totalmente de lo que habla; pero de ahí a venderlo como curso dista mucho.
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mirandabaars
Plusveel tips op het gebied van lenzen, instellingen, flitsers en bewerken.
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pricardo-costa
O formador explica muito bem, gostei da iluminação de estúdio e a interação com o modelo. Muito bom!
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