Introduction to Family Photography

A course by Grazi Ventura , Family photographer

Family photographer. São Paulo, Brazil.
Joined September 2019

Learn to photograph authentic family moments from preparation and editing to the final image

98% positive reviews (43)
1,228 students
Audio: Portuguese
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Learn to photograph authentic family moments from preparation and editing to the final image

The beauty of family relationships often appears in the most ordinary and unusual moments, and a photograph taken at the right instant is able to freeze those moments in time, telling stories about who we were once, how we lived, and who was around us.

In this course, the award-winning family photographer Grazi Ventura will teach you, step by step, how to find the perfect moment to capture a genuine family image. She will share the details of her production process, editing, photographic techniques and some secrets that can make all the difference when taking your pictures.

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What will you learn in this online course?

13 lessons & 17 downloads

What will we do in the course?
2 minutes, 33 seconds
Customer contact
1 minute, 51 seconds
Investigation
2 minutes, 35 seconds
6 tips
2 minutes, 20 seconds
Photographic equipment
1 minute, 31 seconds
Photographic technique
3 minutes, 15 seconds
  • 98% positive reviews (43)
  • 1,228 students
  • 13 lessons (1h 4m)
  • 17 additional resources (10 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Portuguese
  • Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

You will create a family photoshoot consisting of a day in their lives.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Photographers and people who are interested in photography.

Requirements and materials

Basic knowledge of photography and, for the photoshoot a camera or smartphone, and a computer with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom installed for the final touches.


Reviews

1,228 Students
43 Reviews
98% Positive ratings
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Grazi Ventura

A course by Grazi Ventura

Teacher Plus
Family photographer

Grazi Ventura has a degree and a postgraduate degree in advertising, but after a few years, she changed her trajectory to the world of photography. She lived in Canada and it was in this country that her career as a photographer officially started.

As a professional photographer she experimented with different areas until, in 2016, she got to know family documentary photography and fell in love with it. Her first project in this style was widely recognized and published in different magazines such as: Cláudia, M de Mulher, and Pais e Filhos. Grazi has received several awards as a family photographer, among them, Inspiration Awards and Documentary Family Photographers from the Family Photojournalist Association.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
    • What will we do in the course?
  • U2

    Preparation

    • Customer contact
    • Investigation
    • 6 tips
    • Photographic equipment
  • U3

    Photographing

    • Photographic technique
    • The moment of the click
    • Frustrations and surprises
  • U4

    Post production

    • Analysis of photographic material and backup management
    • Final image selection and retouching
    • Final delivery formats
  • FP

    Final project

    • Final project

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    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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Introduction to Family Photography. Photography, and Video course by Grazi Ventura

Introduction to Family Photography

A course by Grazi Ventura
Family photographer. São Paulo, Brazil.
Joined September 2019
  • 98% positive reviews (43)
  • 1,228 students