Commercial Photography: Find Your Authentic Style
A course by Aleksandra Kingo , Commercial Photographer and Director
Attract your dream clients by developing your own unique visual identity and building a striking photography portfolio
Attract your dream clients by developing your own unique visual identity and building a striking photography portfolio
When it comes to photography, finding your style can open a whole new world of possibilities. Commercial photographer and director Aleksandra Kingo is known for the witty, colorful photographs she creates. She has worked with clients including Virgin Atlantic, Glenlivet Whisky, Miu Miu, and Kenzo and shares her work with over 50K followers on Instagram.
In this course, Aleksandra teaches you how to find your own visual identity and build a portfolio that appeals to commercial clients. Learn to create a set of unique photographs that reflect your creative vision. Are you ready to kick-start your career as a commercial photographer?
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 11 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (52)
- 1,362 students
- 15 lessons (2h 30m)
- 11 additional resources (3 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 Photoshop
Capture OneWhat is this course's project?
Direct and shoot three commercial photographs featuring a subject of your choice for your creative portfolio.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in photography who is looking to build their portfolio and attract their dream clients.
Requirements and materials
Basic photography skills are needed.
In terms of equipment, you will need a camera, a laptop, a subject to photograph, and any props of your choice. Lighting is optional.
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A course by Aleksandra Kingo
Aleksandra Kingo is a commercial photographer and director who works in Europe as well as the US. Growing up in Lithuania, Aleksandra spent her time creating dreamy, surreal photographs to express her creativity and won a competition at just 17 years old, which led her to consider a career in the industry. She went on to study fashion styling and photography at the University of the Arts London where she honed her skills.
After graduating, Aleksandra began sharing her work online and working on projects in line with her style, one of which led to her working with the major London agency M&C Saatchi. Since then, she has worked with clients including Virgin Atlantic, Glenlivet Whisky, Miu Miu, Kenzo, Nespresso, Honda, and Häagen-Dazs.
Content
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U1
Hello There!
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Who's That Girl?
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Influences
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U2
Project Preparation and Your Personal Style
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A Project to Fit Your Vision
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Portfolio and Potential Clients
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Concept Definition
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Art Direction 1
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Art Direction 2
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Collaboration and Learning to Communicate Your Ideas
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Equipment Talk
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U3
Shoot Day
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First Shot
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Second Shot
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Third Shot
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U4
After Your Shoot
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Post-Production 1
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Post-Production 2
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Tips and Tricks
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FP
Final project
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Commercial Photography: Find Your Authentic Style
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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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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.
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chgooky
This is a lecture that gives good ideas.
martacampanella777
I racommend this course to anyone who wants to improve their photography skills and be inspired by a really great teacher
agus.torres
Excelente muy util e inspirador
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elmarykong
ME ENCANTA
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ws_suarez29
Increíble curso, y excelente cada explicación con respecto al proceso creativo que puede ser tan complicado o tan dinámico.
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