Still Life Photography: Create Conceptual Images
A course by Gerard + Belevender , Art Direction and Photography Duo
Joined May 2020
Learn to tell visual stories by exploring color, camera angles, set design, props, and lighting to create carefully-composed images from scratch.
Learn to tell visual stories by exploring color, camera angles, set design, props, and lighting to create carefully-composed images from scratch.
Joined May 2020
“The purpose of all our work is to fulfill our own creativity, to always have fun, and make images that excite or amuse us.”
Gerard + Belevender is an art direction and photography duo whose quirky approach to creativity has led them to collaborate with brands like Little Saints, Club Backdrops, DADA Daily, and Ban.do. They’ve also worked with publications such as Compound Butter, where their personal projectsSunday Sinema and Scenes from Quarantine have been showcased.
In this online course, Gerard + Belevender teach you the process behind conceptualizing nostalgic still-life photos that resonate with your audience. Use food to spark memories and transport the viewer into your world through the power of photography.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 28 downloads
- 75% positive reviews (4)
- 388 students
- 16 lessons (2h 32m)
- 28 additional resources (14 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 Lightroom Classic
Adobe Photoshop
Capture OneWhat is this course's project?
Create a carefully-composed still-life photograph that tells a narrative around an element of food.
Who is this online course for?
This course is for photographers, creative directors, stylists, or anyone interested in conceptualizing scenes around food and nostalgia.
Requirements and materials
Basic photography skills are recommended.
In terms of materials, you will need a camera or smartphone, a light source, as well as access to Milanote, Capture One (if you are choosing to tether), Lightroom, and Photoshop. A tripod is also recommended.
Reviews
A course by Gerard + Belevender
Gerard + Belevender is a photography, creative direction, and styling duo based in Detroit, Michigan. Michelle Gerard and Jenna Belevender first met at an event and quickly began working on projects together. They later moved into their own studio where they started creating scenes inspired by nostalgia, food, and pop culture.
Since then, Michelle and Jenna have conceptualized still images for brands like Little Saints, Club Backdrops, DADA Daily, and Ban.do, and worked with publications such as Compound Butter. One of their personal projects, The Artist Diet, has also been published internationally both in print and online.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Us
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Influences
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U2
The Project
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How to Generate Original Ideas
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Exploring Ideas through Research
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Creating a Narrative
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Creating a Mood Board
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U3
The Photoshoot Plan
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Working with Food
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Setting the Scene in Milanote
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Camera Angle, Color Palette, and Lighting
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Set Design and Props
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U4
Shooting the Photo
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Technical Equipment and Settings
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Setting up the Scene with Tethering
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Lighting and Styling
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Shooting the Final Photo
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Editing the Final Photo 1
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Editing the Final Photo 2
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FP
Final project
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Conceptual Still Life Photography
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
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Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
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Certificates
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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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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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Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Lightroom Classic
Adobe Photoshop
Capture One
anadacosta.pt
Very inspiring!
baczysko
Too much gibberish for me. I didn't find out anything...
onee
The prospect of a unique, colorful exploration that is most exciting! I am eager to try this course - and the bonus of discovering a great way to organize such a creative project.
roro_s
This course is like a high dose of creativity.