Editorial Photography from the Art Director’s Perspective
A course by Lauren Naylor Orso , Photographer and Art Director
Develop a creative concept for a photoshoot and bring it to life on set through styling, posing and photography techniques
Develop a creative concept for a photoshoot and bring it to life on set through styling, posing and photography techniques
Leading your own photography project from start to finish is an opportunity to express your unique creativity. This is the specialty of photographer and art director Lauren Naylor Orso who has worked with numerous brands around the world, including Prada, British Vogue, and Levi’s.
In this course, she shows you how to work as both a photographer and an art director. Learn to develop a creative concept deck, manage your own shoot, and edit your photographs using Photoshop and Lightroom. Explore everything from lighting, props, and camera angles, to outfit styling, selecting your crew, and establishing your own unique look.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 17 downloads
- 97% positive reviews (118)
- 5,116 students
- 13 lessons (1h 22m)
- 17 additional resources (8 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 Lightroom
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Learn to develop a creative concept deck, manage your own photoshoot, and edit your photographs using Photoshop and Lightroom.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone interested in approaching photography from an art director’s perspective.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of photography and lighting is required.
In terms of equipment, you will need a camera or smartphone, access to Photoshop and Lightroom, lighting, and props specified by the teacher in the course.
Reviews
A course by Lauren Naylor Orso
Lauren Naylor Orso is a photographer and art director based in Los Angeles, California. She fell in love with photography during university while studying visual arts. After graduation she worked in studio portrait photography and as a sponsorship coordinator, both of which Lauren realized were stepping stones to the career she has now. She develops concepts for brands as an art director and brings them to life as a photographer.
She views photography as a gateway to connect with others, using emotion as her inspiration to tell a story through images, with a cinematic and raw aesthetic. Lauren has worked for numerous global brands including Prada, British Vogue, and Levi’s.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Preparation
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Tips to Develop Your Unique Style
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Building a Concept Deck
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Selecting Your Crew
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Materials
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U3
The Photoshoot
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Preparing the Set
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Exploring PVC Plastic/Vynil Props
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Using the Shower Curtain
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Photos With Handheld Props
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U4
Post-production
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Selecting and Editing Your Images 1
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Selecting and Editing Your Images 2
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Building Your Portfolio and Finding Clients
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to Art Direction in 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.
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robinsongirls
Lauren is knowledgeable, thorough and inspiring.
thaismallon
Adorei, simples e bem explicado!
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luisayoung
Loving this course, very insightful and full of ideas
ceciliabelotero1999
Buen curso! Un poco más básico de lo que esperaba conociendo su trabajo, pero aún asi rescato tips para mis sesiones y workflow!
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gatilas
Me parece muy enriquecedor ver cómo trabajan otros fotógrafos. En este caso, ver cómo trabaja Lauren, desde los conceptos hasta la sesión de fotos, ayuda a hacer más tangibles y accesibles los proyectos personales.
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