Urban Portrait: Connecting with our Subject

A course by Juan P. Bialade , Portrait Photographer

Portrait Photographer. Wimberley, Argentina.
Joined October 2021

Take pictures of strangers in urban spaces. Discover the best tips for connecting with them.

100% positive reviews (2)
315 students
Audio: Spanish
Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Take pictures of strangers in urban spaces. Discover the best tips for connecting with them.

Are you passionate about portrait photography? Discover the exciting world of urban photography with Juan Bialade. Immerse yourself in the unique gaze of this renowned portrait photographer, who has captured internationally renowned artists for album and magazine covers. Not only will you learn the essential techniques of street photography, but you will also explore the human connection behind each portrait.

Juan considers photography as a means to document society and, in particular, portraiture as a tool to explore bonds and the human condition. You will learn to create memorable urban portraits, where composition, light and the bond with your model will be key.

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What will you learn in this online course?

14 lessons & 18 downloads

Natural light
6 minutes, 13 seconds
Flash management
6 minutes, 11 seconds
Portraits of strangers outdoors
16 minutes, 29 seconds
  • 100% positive reviews (2)
  • 315 students
  • 14 lessons (2h 10m)
  • 18 additional resources (8 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

What is this course's project?

As a final project, you will tell a story through a series of urban portraits. You will apply everything you learn to create a unique visual narrative that will capture the essence of city life through your photographs.

Who is this online course for?

This course is designed for anyone passionate about portrait photography and exploring the human condition in urban environments. Whether you are a beginner with basic photography knowledge or an amateur photographer looking for inspiration, this course will give you the tools to create striking urban portraits.

Requirements and materials

It is recommended that you have prior knowledge in photography and the use of an editing program. You'll need a camera, flash, and a passion for exploring visual narratives in urban environments. Get ready to capture stories and personal traits in the heart of the city!


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315 Students
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Juan P. Bialade

A course by Juan P. Bialade

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Portrait Photographer

Juan Bialade is a passionate portrait photographer whose career has been forged over decades of dedication to his art. His distinctive approach to photography as a means of exploring the essence of the human condition has led him to collaborate with internationally renowned musicians and actors, whose portraits have graced the covers of prestigious albums and magazines. Attracted by the interaction between light, composition and human relationships, Juan finds inspiration in every corner of the city and in the bonds we form in our urban environment. His unique ability to connect with his subjects has made him a reference in the exciting world of urban photography.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
  • U2

    First steps: portrait and technique

    • The portrait
    • Exposure, choice of lens and focal length
  • U3

    The relationship between lighting and portraiture

    • natural light
    • Flash management
    • Control and modify the flash light
    • Balance of ambient light and flash light
    • Flash color temperature
  • U4

    Connect with the person portrayed

    • Generate a link with the subject
    • Portraits of strangers outdoors
  • U5

    Editing and exporting images

    • Edition 1
    • The edition 2
    • The export
  • FP

    Final project

    • Street Portraiture: Connecting with your subject

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Urban Portrait: Connecting with our Subject.  course by Juan P. Bialade

Urban Portrait: Connecting with our Subject

A course by Juan P. Bialade
Portrait Photographer. Wimberley, Argentina.
Joined October 2021
  • 100% positive reviews (2)
  • 315 students