Creative Portraiture Shot Digitally and on Film
A course by Emily Hlavac Green, Artist and photographer
Joined January 2022
Discover the beauty of both digital and analog media and learn about creative portraiture photography.
Joined January 2022
Discover the art of concept-driven portrait photography in this online course. Explore the world of analog photography and learn how to create visually captivating images that tell a story. Led by acclaimed artist and photographer Emily Hlavac Green, you'll delve into the magic of capturing small, fleeting moments and the everyday beauty that surrounds us.
Emily will guide you through her creative process, from developing concepts and building a creative team to directing talent and composing striking images. Through tactile planning and art direction, you'll learn to create visually consistent photoshoots that have substance, personality, and vibrancy.
Throughout the course, you'll gain essential knowledge about exposure, lighting, direction, composition, and working with analog photography. With minimal props and continuous lighting techniques, you'll learn how to develop a concept-driven portrait that resonates with your audience.
What will you learn in this online course?
19 lessons & 16 downloads
What's included in this course?
To start, you'll gain an overview of the workflow and learn how to develop mood boards and communicate effectively with a creative team. Next, you'll dive into the world of set design, discovering how to build a scene and craft a simple lighting setup.
With a focus on camera equipment and settings, you'll explore the intricacies of working with analog photography and discover valuable tips to enhance your results. As the course progresses, you'll master the art of directing your subject and experimenting with on-set composition.
Finally, you'll explore the post-production process, digitizing your contact sheets and editing your images using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. Throughout the course, Emily will share her insights and techniques, empowering you to create visually consistent and concept-driven photoshoots.
By the end of the course, you'll have the skills and confidence to create a series of three to five striking photographic portraits that reflect your unique artistic vision.
- 100% positive reviews (1)
- 257 students
- 19 lessons (3h 24m)
- 16 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software & tools for this course
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Lightroom Classic
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Create a series of three to five striking photographic portraits. Inspired by your own creative ideation, you'll bring together the skills and concepts you've learned throughout the course to produce visually captivating images. Through thoughtful composition, lighting, and direction, you'll create a series that reflects your artistic voice and resonates with your audience.
Who is this online course for?
For photographers of all levels, whether you're a professional seeking to enhance your skills or a beginner with a curiosity for conceptual portrait photography. All you need is an artistic mind and a desire to explore the magic of capturing moments through the lens.
Requirements and materials
You'll need a light source, a subject to photograph, and access to Adobe Lightroom for the post-production process. Feel free to use your phone or any device that allows you to capture and edit images. If you decide to go analog, you'll also need a film camera and film. Gather these materials, and get ready to embark on an inspiring journey into the world of concept-driven portrait photography.
Reviews
Emily Hlavac Green
A course by Emily Hlavac Green
Emily Hlavac Green is an acclaimed photographer and artist known for her ability to develop concepts and bring them to life on camera. With a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from Footlocker Women to The New York Times, Emily's work has been featured in prestigious publications such as Vogue Italia, La Botanica, and Flanelle magazine.
Inspired by the power of photography to connect and empower others, she embraces the raw quality of shooting on film, making it an integral part of her unique style. Emily will take you on a creative exploration to discover how to create visually captivating photoshoots that speak volumes.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Creative Development and Preparation
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What We Will Do and the Tools We Will Use in the Course
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Ideation and Creative Development
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Color Theory and Developing a Mood Board
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Collaborators: Cast and Crew
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U3
Photoshoot Production
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Set Design
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The Lighting
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Camera Equipment and Tethered Shooting Setup for Digital
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Loading Medium Format Film
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U4
The Photoshoot
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How to Direct Your Subject
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On-Set Experimentation and Composition
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U5
Post-production
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Film Developing and Scanning
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Editing Workflow in Adobe Lightroom 1
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Editing Workflow in Adobe Lightroom 2
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Editing Workflow in Adobe Lightroom 3
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Editing Workflow in Adobe Lightroom 4
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Editing Workflow in Adobe Lightroom 5
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Where Will My Images Live?
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FP
Final project
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Creative Portraiture Shot Digitally and on Film
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set 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
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
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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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Connect with a global creative community
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FAQs
This course is best for those with some photography experience, especially if you want to expand into film and creative studio shoots. Beginners to film will gain foundational techniques, but total beginners to photography may find it challenging.
You’ll need a camera (digital or film), basic lighting tools, access to Lightroom, and materials for building mood boards and sets. Medium format or disposable film cameras and simple props are recommended for hands-on practice.
You’ll learn manual shooting and film development, creative lighting, studio set design, mood board creation, team collaboration, image editing in Lightroom, and strategies for building a strong photography portfolio.
Yes, the course includes guidance on developing film at home, covering both the technical process and best practices for handling film to achieve quality results.
Absolutely. The course teaches mood board creation using Pinterest, Google Slides, and collaborative techniques to organize inspiration and communicate creative vision.
You’ll learn to curate, select, and edit images, as well as develop a cohesive visual style—essential for building a compelling portfolio or body of work for clients and self-promotion.
Yes, the course covers using natural light, continuous artificial lighting, and modifiers, plus how to adapt setups for both studio and location photography.
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Lightroom Classic
Adobe Photoshop
I really enjoyed this course. We see Emily’s whole process from moodboard to editing and even sharing. I learnt a lot on this course. Now I just need to find some models 😁! I would have actually liked to hear the photo shoot this might have been tedious for some viewers but I think it would have been insightful to see how the model is directed and how the shoot went. Overall fantastic though. Great to see a professional’s process.