Portrait Photography: Capturing Authenticity
A course by Catalina Kulczar , Photographer and Director of Photography
Joined February 2019
Learn photographic techniques and the creative process to capture people's essence in a portrait
Learn photographic techniques and the creative process to capture people's essence in a portrait
Joined February 2019
The most complex part of taking a portrait is not the technical aspects of the shoot, but capturing the essence and authenticity of your model. Through her lens, photographer Catalina Kulczar looks beyond the surface of her subjects to discover their true identity and bring it to light in striking portraits.
In this online course, learn Catalina's entire creative process for portrait photography. She guides you through the steps to set up your shoot and shares her secrets to working with models, such as directing poses and talking to them, as well as connecting and making them feel comfortable. She also teaches you about editing and retouching your photographs.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 16 downloads
- 89% positive reviews (56)
- 1,429 students
- 15 lessons (2h 13m)
- 16 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
Recommended software for this course
Adobe LightroomWhat is this course's project?
Shoot two portraits of the same person: a studio portrait and another in a location that represents the subject, such as their home or work.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Photographers with knowledge of lighting who want to enrich their photoshoots with a greater level of production and preparation to capture portraits that deeply connect with the subject.
Requirements and materials
Knowledge of photography, such as the relationship between light, aperture, shutter speed and ISO is required.
As for materials, you need a digital camera with manual mode, a light set-up, a computer with Lightroom, and props to build your set. A tether to connect your camera to your computer is recommended, but not necessary.
Reviews
A course by Catalina Kulczar
Catalina Kulczar is a portrait photographer, filmmaker, and visual storyteller who creates authentic connections with the subjects she shoots and captures their essence in striking images.
Her work tends to be project-based, or group portraits that convey a larger theme, often exploring concepts rooted in women's roles at work and in contemporary society.
Catalina is interested in creating informed narratives about individual women who have bravely overcome adversity and obstacles in their path, regardless of the sector.
Catalina was born in Caracas, Venezuela, but her parents are Hungarian. She comes from a long line of immigrants and strong-willed women who have survived wars, Nazis, and tremendous upheaval in search of a better life elsewhere, always with their optimism and sense of humor intact.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in the course?
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U2
Preparation
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Creative Research
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Creating the image
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Equipment and light
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Study vs. location
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U3
The portrait
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Preparing the set
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Address and inn
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Portrait in studio - Part 1
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Portrait in studio - Part 2
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Portrait in studio - Part 3
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Portrait in location
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U4
Post-production
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Final Photo Editing
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Basic settings and final formats
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FP
Final project
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Portrait photography: capturing authenticity
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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 from the best professionals
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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Connect with a global creative community
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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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chinanteco3
Buen curso.
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nicocinq55
Es un curso de nivel introductorio. A decir verdad esperaba algo con más contenido. El curso es para aquellos que estén dando sus primeros pasos en fotografía.
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malenkasher
me gusto la mirada del artista
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anamaria1111
Realmente no me gustó, me pareció vacío en contenido respecto al título del curso
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mail
I had expected the explanation of light to be a bit more extensive, this course is mainly an introduction to portrait photography.