Outdoor Portrait Photography for Instagram
A course by Helena Palau ArvizuPhotographer and Videographer
A course by Helena Palau Arvizu, Photographer and Videographer
Create photographic routes and learn to direct models anywhere in the world
Social media is a powerful tool for sharing visual content. For photographer and videographer Helena Palau, it has given her the opportunity to showcase her creative growth in photography and build a more informed and aware community around her. As an expert in travel and advertising, Helena teaches you how to tell a story anywhere in the world through your camera lens and get the most out of your photos.
In this course, learn how to shoot urban portraits of an amateur model and use them to stand out on Instagram. As you work through the course, discover the secrets to capturing striking images with natural light and learn tricks for boosting engagement with your followers.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 20 downloads
Instagramer trends: how to travel
2 minutes, 54 seconds
Route plan
2 minutes, 22 seconds
Materials: we pack
2 minutes, 18 seconds
Exposure and natural light
6 minutes, 57 seconds
Depth of field
3 minutes, 35 seconds
Direct the model
3 minutes, 47 seconds
What's included in this course?
To begin, meet Helena Palau and hear about her work and her personal interests. She also tells you about the people and projects that have inspired or influenced her throughout her life and professional career.
Follow Helena through her creative process and see how to prepare for an outdoor photoshoot. Explore travel photography trends on Instagram and plan out your route. Review the tools and materials you need for your project and then pack them into the perfect photography bag.
Now it's time to hit the streets! Play with natural light and learn how to properly expose a photo. Experiment with depth of field and discover how it can enhance the quality of your images. Helena then instructs you on how to direct your model and gives you some tips on composition.
Next, dive in the post-production phase for your photo series. Learn how to edit an image and create a preset in Lightroom to get the best results. See how to adapt that preset to the rest of your photos to create a coherent color scheme and an eye-catching Instagram feed.
Finally, post your photos to your Instagram account. Helena shares some expert tricks to help you save time and create visually appealing posts. She also explains how to organize your photos before you upload them, how to write copy for your posts, and gives you some tips on how to maximize engagement with your audience.
What is this course's project?
Hold an outdoor photoshoot with an amateur model and post it on Instagram to boost engagement with your followers.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who enjoys using a camera when traveling or walking around the city. This course is also perfect for anyone interested in learning how to plan a photoshoot or curate a cohesive and visually appealing Instagram feed.
Requirements and materials
To take this course, all you need is a camera or cell phone, a computer with Lightroom, and your Instagram account.
Reviews
- 6 months ago
me encanta!! muy creativa y muy bein explicado!
- 1 year ago
lindo curso
- tatialvarez676PLUS2 years ago
Me encantó!! Es un curso fácil de seguir, con buenas recomendaciones!! Me quedé con ganas de más! Helena es fantástica
- 3 years ago
Amazing
- 3 years ago
Muy buen curso! Me encantó.
Throughout her career, she's created content for brands and companies worldwide, including Planeta, Adobe, Oysho, Brava, 51Trips, Miki Travel Asia, Sea2See, and the NGO Petits Detalls. She has been sharing her experiences with her 65K Instagram followers since 2018 and is currently well-known on TikTok not only for her videos with exciting optical effects and transitions, but also her humor. Additionally, she is author of the book Supongamos que viajo sola, published by Arpa Editores.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- U2
Prepare the trip
- Instagramer trends: how to travel
- Route plan
- Materials: we pack
- U3
Photoshoot
- Exposure and natural light
- Depth of field
- Direct the model
- Composition and perspective
- Test yourself
- U4
Edit photos
- Selection
- Create a preset in Lightroom
- Adapt preset 1
- Adapt preset 2
- To export
- U5
Upload photos to Instagram
- From computer to mobile
- Upload to Instagram
- FP
Final project
- Outdoor Portrait Photography for Instagram
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FAQs
This course is designed for people with basic photography knowledge who want to refine their skills in portraiture, composition, and social media editing. You don’t need to be an expert, but some familiarity with basic photography concepts is recommended.
You’ll need a camera (DSLR, mirrorless, or an advanced smartphone), access to Lightroom (desktop or mobile), internet connection, and an Instagram account. Having a computer for editing is also recommended.
You’ll learn how to plan urban shoots, direct models, edit photos in Lightroom, create a cohesive Instagram feed, collaborate with brands, and optimize your audiovisual content to stand out on social media and travel projects.
Yes, the course shows you how to create custom Lightroom presets and apply them to keep a consistent visual style across your Instagram photos and other projects.
Yes, you’ll learn how to use natural light, control exposure, avoid harsh shadows, and shoot during golden hour to create attractive, professional outdoor portraits.
The course teaches you how to plan and edit photos for an engaging feed, use strategic hashtags, write effective captions, and analyze stats to boost your reach and engagement on Instagram.
Yes, it offers strategies to overcome creative blocks, find inspiration on Pinterest and Instagram, and develop a personal visual identity.