Fine Art Photography: Capture Creative Self-Portraits

Overview

“Next, I want to talk about my relationship with makeup and why I like to include it in my work. I see makeup as a medium to express yourself and create. I like to use it in the same way that a painter uses his paint.”

In this video lesson Nassia Stouraiti addresses the topic: The Makeup, which is part of the Domestika online course: Fine Art Photography: Capture Creative Self-Portraits. Shoot and edit striking and unique self-portraits in an alternative way using makeup, props, and lighting..

Partial transcription of the video

“In this lesson, I want to talk about makeup and how it affects my work. Normally, in my everyday life, I use very minimal makeup. But when it comes to my self-portraits, I like to experiment with it in order to elevate my work. I like to use makeup in the same way that a painter uses his paint. I see my face as a canvas that I like to play on and experiment. As you have seen in my mood boards, I get inspired by high fashion makeup, which is usually loud and bold. I want to do some experimental makeup with you in order to show you some examples. For this exercise I have selected a few very s...”

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Course summary for: Fine Art Photography: Capture Creative Self-Portraits

• Level: Beginner
• 100% positive reviews (10)
• 990 students
• 5 units
• 14 lessons (1h 24m)

• Category

  Photography & Video

• Areas

  Fine-Art Photography, Portrait Photography, Self-Portrait Photography