Introduction to Group Portrait Photography
A course by Nolwen Cifuentes , Commercial and Editorial Photographer
Joined September 2021
Explore styling, lighting, composition, movement, and color to take striking group shots that capture the energy of each subject
Explore styling, lighting, composition, movement, and color to take striking group shots that capture the energy of each subject
Joined September 2021
“I try to take photos that are impactful, that provoke people to stop and look twice. It could be through styling, lighting, movement, composition, or color palette.”
Those images have seen commercial and editorial photographer Nolwen Cifuentes work with clients including Entertainment Weekly, Billboard, Time, and Polaroid, as well as leading brands in media, tech, and fashion.
In this Domestika course, she teaches you the basics of photographing a group. Explore lighting, wardrobe, poses, and post-production to take photos that make each subject looks their best. Get the best out of people and capture striking group portraits!
What will you learn in this online course?
19 lessons & 20 downloads
- 86% positive reviews (7)
- 686 students
- 19 lessons (2h 48m)
- 20 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
What is this course's project?
Plan, shoot, light, and edit a series of group photographs from scratch.
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in learning how to take striking group photos.
Requirements and materials
Previous experience using a camera in manual mode is recommended.
In terms of materials, you will need a camera, lighting equipment, editing software, and a few other materials specified by the teacher in the course.
Reviews
A course by Nolwen Cifuentes
Nolwen Cifuentes is an editorial and portrait photographer from California. She studied graphic design at UCLA before deciding to pursue photography, eventually gaining industry experience shooting weddings. Nolwen then expanded into different styles of photography and, after being featured in a magazine, started reaching out to editors and booking jobs.
Since then, she has captured portraits for well-known magazines, media, tech, beauty, and fashion brands. Her clients include Netflix, People, The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, and Variety. She was also featured on The Lit List’s 30 New + Emerging Photographers to Watch. Nolwen is passionate about making content that represents the people she didn’t see in the media growing up, and she is a member of Women Photograph, Diversify Photo, and Authority Collective.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Preparing for the Photoshoot
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A Group Portrait: Definition
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The Research
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The Mood Board
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The Wardrobe Brief
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The Shot List
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U3
A Photoshoot with a Music Band
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The Band and Choice of the Wardrobe
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Setting up the Camera
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The Lighting for a Group Photo
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The Photoshoot: Soft Light
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The Photoshoot: Hard Light 1
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The Photoshoot: Hard Light 2
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U4
Touch-ups and Showcasing the Photographs
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The Selection Process
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Exposure and White Balance Adjustments
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Color Grading
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Retouching in Photoshop 1
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Retouching in Photoshop 2
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How to Market Your Completed Projects
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to Group Portrait Photography
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feliciano012
There is some useful information to take away from this course, though I was somewhat put off by the goofy nature of the photo shoot itself. That's usually my favorite part of these photography courses. This time, I couldn't wait for it to be over. It's probably owed to the fact that the subjects aren't models, and went through the entire session seeming completely out of their element. I understand sometimes a client oriented photographer will encounter this, so some might enjoy the watch.
luig_gh
Ha sido un curso bastante enriquecedor al mostrar todo el proceso de trabajo de la maestra. Me ha brindado muchos tips y buenas prácticas que pretendo implementar en mi propio proceso de trabajo.
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louzada.treinamento
Muito bom!
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lubka.skolova
Very useful tips, clear instructions easy to understand and follow. I am looking forward using them in practice.
aybarcardenaschristopher
este curso esta buenisimoooo, muy recomendado
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