Editorial photo with basic equipment
A course by MAIRO ARDEPhotographer
A course by MAIRO ARDE, Photographer
Learn how to prepare your photo shoot and take amazing fashion street photos.
Discover the exciting world of street fashion photography with this online course. Led by Mairo Mora, a renowned fashion photographer, this course will teach you how to capture high-quality images with basic equipment and make the most of natural light.
In this online course, you will explore the key techniques and concepts for photographing fashion in urban settings. Mairo Mora will share her experience and knowledge to help you create stunning photos that could be published in fashion magazines.
You will learn to select the different types of fashion photography shots, to keep your team simple and efficient, and to choose your creative team strategically. You will also discover how to create an inspiring moodboard and design poses that enhance the aesthetics of your models.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 18 downloads
Photographic equipment
7 minutes, 3 seconds
Essential shots in fashion photography
7 minutes, 13 seconds
creative team
10 minutes, 38 seconds
sketching poses
5 minutes, 10 seconds
Visit the location
11 minutes, 2 seconds
Prepare the shooting
5 minutes, 48 seconds
Start taking pictures!
15 minutes, 33 seconds
What's included in this course?
In this online course, Mairo Mora will guide you through the fundamentals and techniques of fashion photography on the streets. To start, you will learn to select the appropriate plans to highlight the garments and to keep your work equipment simple but effective.
Later, you will discover how to form a creative team that enhances your vision and how to create an inspiring moodboard that guides your creative process. You will learn to design poses that enhance the aesthetics of your models and to get the most out of urban locations.
Next, Mairo Mora will teach you how to direct the models to obtain expressions and attitudes that transmit authenticity in your photographs. You will learn to position yourself in the scene and use tools to take advantage of the available natural light.
Lastly, you will explore the process of selecting the best photographs, development, and digital retouching to create a consistent story with visual impact. By the end of the course, you will have acquired the skills necessary to create street fashion photography that stands out in the industry.
Recommended software & tools for this course
What is this course's project?
In the final project of this course, you will have the opportunity to carry out a photo session in an urban location and create a series of images with high visual impact. You will apply all the techniques and knowledge acquired during the course to capture the essence of fashion on the streets and create a coherent and attractive visual story.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is aimed at photographers and photography enthusiasts who wish to delve into the fascinating world of street fashion photography. No previous fashion photography experience is required.
Requirements and materials
To take this online course, you will need to have a camera, basic technical knowledge of photography, as well as the use of Adobe Photoshop and Capture One or Lightroom. In addition, it is advisable to have a computer with internet access to view the lessons and carry out the proposed activities. Get ready to explore the world of street fashion photography with your gear and passion for creativity.
Reviews
- 1 month ago
Simple y completo!
- 7 months ago
Great!! Very informative, I love to watch it!
- 10 months ago
It is an interesting course. I recommend it a lot.
- 2 years ago
Good lecture to help you understand fashion
- 2 years ago
Muy bueno!
His work has been published in prestigious magazines such as L'Officiel, Harpers Bazaar, Grazia, Schön and ISSUE. In addition, he has collaborated with well-known commercial brands such as Nike, HM, Adidas, Puma, Huawei, Philips, among others.
Mairo is characterized by his ability to propose ideas around clothing and create an imaginary around them. His creative approach is based on elements such as the model, the light, the location and the acting, which he uses to tell captivating visual stories.
His experience and knowledge in fashion photography have led him to work in cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo and Mexico City. Mairo Mora is passionate about his work and now he has the goal of sharing his knowledge with you in this online course, where you can learn from his vast experience and take your fashion photography skills to a higher level.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- influences
- U2
The pre-production of the shooting
- Essential shots in fashion photography
- Photographic equipment
- creative team
- mood board
- sketching poses
- U3
Starting the shoot
- Visit the location
- Prepare the shooting
- Start taking pictures!
- U4
the final steps
- Select the photos
- Develop and export photos
- Digital retouching and final analysis 1
- Digital retouching and final analysis 2
- FP
Final project
- street fashion photography
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FAQs
This course is aimed at people with intermediate photography skills who want to specialize in fashion, editorial work, and creative direction in urban settings.
Basic camera handling, understanding exposure, and some general photography experience are recommended. You don’t need to be a pro, but a solid technical foundation is important.
You’ll need a digital camera (DSLR or mirrorless), zoom lenses, a reflector, a computer with editing software like Photoshop and Capture One, and access to urban locations for practice.
You’ll learn how to plan and carry out editorial shoots, direct models, make the most of natural light, pick locations, create mood boards, work with a creative team, and do advanced digital retouching.
The course guides you through selecting, editing, and presenting your editorial images, showing you how to tailor your portfolio and submit photos to specialized magazines to boost your professional profile.
Yes, you’ll learn model directing and acting techniques, pose planning, and how to use sketches and visual logs to achieve consistency and expression in your photos.
Yes, the course goes deep into handling natural light, using reflectors, and techniques to block shadows for professional results in urban and outdoor settings.