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— Methodology — This course is designed for all levels, from beginners wanting to understand their tools to professionals seeking guidance in project development and professionalization. — Learning Philosophy — I believe that learning is a dialogue. My approach is flexible and adapts to your needs: field case studies, participatory guidance during creation, and targeted training on specific aspects. Sessions are scheduled according to your needs and constraints, ideally every two weeks to maintain a good rhythm. — First Meeting — During our first meeting, we will define the framework, method, tools, and objectives of the training together. — Topics Covered — The 6 Pillars of Image Creation • Subject: Choice and importance of the subject • Staging: Composition and arrangement of elements • Lighting: Use and mastery of natural and artificial light • Viewpoint: Angles and perspectives for visual impact • Exposure: Techniques for correct and creative exposure • Aesthetics: Developing a consistent visual style Preparing a Photoshoot • Planning: Logistical and creative preparation • Location Scouting: Choosing and evaluating locations • Equipment: Selection and preparation of necessary gear • Models and Outfits: Coordination with models and wardrobe selection • Storyboard: Creating a visual scenario for the shoot with MidJourney Natural Light • Understanding Natural Light: Characteristics and types of natural light • Golden Hours: Photography during the golden hours • Using Reflectors: Techniques for directing and softening light • Shadow Management: Creating and controlling natural shadows • Outdoor Shooting: Practical tips for outdoor sessions Artificial Lights • Introduction to Artificial Light: Types of light sources • Continuous Light vs. Flash: Advantages and disadvantages • Lighting Techniques: Using softboxes, snoots, and other accessories • Studio Setup: Organizing and installing studio lighting • Creating Light Ambiances: Techniques for different visual effects Fashion Photography • Conceptualizing a Fashion Portrait: Ideas and inspirations • Model Direction: Tips for directing and communicating with models • Outfit Selection: Importance of clothing and accessories • Lighting Usage: Specific techniques for fashion portraits • Post-Processing: Retouching and enhancing fashion portraits Street Photography • Introduction to Street Photography: Concepts and ethics • Interacting with Subjects: Techniques for approaching and photographing people in the street • Using Natural Light: Adapting to outdoor lighting • Dynamic Composition: Creating impactful images in urban settings • Post-Processing: Suitable retouching for street photography Digital Development on Lightroom or Capture One • Introduction to Lightroom: Interface presentation and customization • Image Import: Methods and file organization • Image Development: White balance, exposure, contrast, etc. • Local Adjustments: Using brushes, graduated and radial filters • Exporting: Export settings for different uses Project Development • Project Conception: Ideation and planning • Research and Inspiration: Techniques for finding creative ideas • Production Planning: Managing time and resources • Execution: Practical realization of the project • Evaluation and Adjustment: Analysis and continuous improvement of the project Photobook Editing • Book Design: Structuring and layout • Image Selection: Choosing photos and organizing them • Editing Software: Using tools for creating photo books • Online Printing Services: Comparison and use of available services • File Preparation: Optimization for printing and publishing Professional Equipment • Professional Kit Overview: Description of essential equipment • Cameras: Selection and use of different types of cameras • Lenses: Choosing lenses for various situations • Essential Accessories: Tripods, filters, flashes, etc. • Equipment Maintenance and Management: Techniques for maintaining and protecting gear The Photography Profession: Market Dynamics • Fashion Photography: Understanding the expectations of magazines, modeling agencies, and fashion brands. Techniques for portfolio presentation and collaboration with stylists and makeup artists. • Wedding Photography: Organization and management of events, interaction with clients, and specific marketing strategies. • Product Photography: Collaboration with businesses for product photography aimed at advertising and online sales. Techniques for staging and lighting. • Editorial Photography: Working with magazine and newspaper editors, designing photo reports, and meeting publication deadlines. • Corporate Photography: Creating corporate portraits, covering professional events, and creating visual content for companies. • Art Photography: Exhibiting in galleries, participating in competitions and festivals, and selling photographic art. The Photography Profession: Freelance Dynamics • Portfolio Creation: Selecting and presenting the best works to attract clients and collaborations. • Marketing Strategies: Using social media, creating a professional website, and developing a personal brand. • Professional Networking: Importance of industry relationships, participating in events and online/offline communities. • Client Management: Communication techniques, managing expectations, and maintaining long-term client relationships. • Legal and Financial Aspects: Understanding contracts, copyrights, invoicing, and financial management as a freelance. • Continuous Development: Ongoing training, technological watch, and adaptation to new trends and technologies.

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In this course you will be able to learn fundamental concepts of photography without needing sophisticated equipment; In this class you can learn to control the essential settings of a professional camera, as well as strategies to get the most out of your mobile device. You will learn the basics of creating images for different purposes such as artistic and product photography, as well as strategies for editing and enhancing your photos with various online applications. We will have the possibility of organizing outings in the city of Medellín.

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Learn to master Lightroom Classic: import, sorting, RAW development, colorimetry, export and printing. I help you build your professional workflow and personal visual style. Courses for beginners and experienced photographers.

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Illustrator is a great application that meets today's advertising needs. The focus of this course is carefully crafted, moving away from traditional teaching approaches in this discipline. It is essential to establish a knowledge link between color modes, the products that can be created with this application, integration with other applications, and different formats, such as the use of Excel spreadsheets to create interactive, mass-produced brochures with detailed information connected with markers. Regarding integration, we will use two sister applications of Illustrator: Photoshop and InDesign for the creation of magazines. It will be a great experience, below is the thematic content ILLUSTRATOR THEMATIC CONTENT - Introduction  Introduction to vector drawing.  Differences between a vector image and a bitmap image.  Concept of vector drawing with ILLUSTRATOR (Characteristics of a vector)  ILLUSTRATOR Vs ADOBE PHOTOSHOP  Professional-level tool utilities.  New features compared to the previous version  The work environment  The document window and workspaces  Tool palettes, panels, and control panels  Configure the workspace  Document configuration and adjustment.  Document navigation.  Rulers and grids.  Using guides and smart guides  Color modes (CMYK color management).  Image formats.  Working with PostScript.  Keyboard customization - Creating files, the layers panel, and setting up the workspace  Configure the new file for different modes  Data to take into account about pixels in the new document  Pixel grid alignment  Generate custom document template  Prepare files for large outdoor advertising  Design compositions using layers and sublayers  Layer options.  Hierarchical layer structure.  Locking/unlocking elements.  Selections with layers.  Layer colors.  Nested layers.  Moving objects in layers - Storage formats, PDF files, export formats - Operations on Images  Rasterization concept and rasterization effects settings  Coupling transparencies  Selecting unaligned objects in ILLUSTRATOR  Graphic styles applied to vectors  Bitmap-based opacity masks  Pixelated effects on vectors  Place vs. Open photos (Linked vs. Embedded objects)  Preview pixels and contour  Preview of color separations and transparencies coupling  Quality output for bitmap elements  Printing bitmap documents  Print Presets  Segmentation of large documents  Boundary marks crop marks  Overprinting strokes and fills - Work tools  Navigation tools  Hand  Impression segmentation  Zoom  Copy and paste options; duplicating objects  Selection tools.  Configure selection and keyboard preferences  Normal, direct selection and group selection  Selection of objects in front, middle and back  Typical selection tools  Magic wand  Lasso selection  Selection by attributes  Group and ungroup  Isolation modes  Resize images and angles  Transformation Tools / Repeat Transformations  Reflection and distortion  Alignment and distribution of objects  Editing paths and Bézier curves.  Pen  Add anchor point  Delete anchor point  Anchor point  Curvature  Editing and modifying paths  Join and average paths  Simplify  Attributes of a stroke  Rows and columns  Compound paths  Clipping mask  Outline and move paths  Draft  Scissors  Blade  The brush and pencil tools, shaper, and adjustments  Shaper  Pencil  Soften  Stroke eraser  Brushes and Creation  Shading effects  Pattern brush  Ink strokes  Special brushes  Shading pen  Working with symbols  Symbol sprinkler  Move symbol  Gather and separate symbol  Change symbol size  Rotate symbol  Stain symbol  Translucent symbols  Apply styles to symbols  Color tools  Fill and stroke.  The color palette.  The samples palette.  Custom color libraries.  Paint bucket and eyedropper tool.  Color modification filters.  Reasons.  Degraded  Interactive paint can  Interactive painting selection  Drawing geometric figures  Drawing vector objects and properties  Main geometric objects in ILLUSTRATOR  Rectangle  Ellipse  Polygon  Star  Flash  Arch  Spiral  Rectangular grid  Polar grid  Interactive vertices  Shape Builder Tool  Sector and perspective tools  Sector  Select sector  Perspective grid  Perspective selection  Working with text  Draw text with color and outline; font style  Creating text boxes.  Create text outline  Custom text paths.  The text editor.  Flow text.  Mask text.  Use of text and brushes.  Flattened text.  Text  Area text  Text in path  Vertical text  Vertical area text  Vertical text on path  Retouch text  Modification Tools.  Rotate  Reflect  Climb  Distort  Reform  Width  Deform  Windlass  Pucker  Gain weight  Scallop  Crystallize  Wrinkle  Free transformation  Merger - Effects and Expand  Expand and Expand Appearance  From ILLUSTRATOR  3d  Path effects (Pathfinder)  Form conversion  Stylization  Applying filters  Clipping mask  From Photoshop - Mesh management, merges and gradients  Handling rounded meshes.  Advanced mesh management.  Mergers.  Working with mergers: expand, invert, and drop.  Gradients and gradient meshes.  Merger examiner.  Shadows of mergers.  Unified gradients. - Transparency and Appearance  Handling transparencies.  Opacity masks and coverage controls.  The Appearance palette.  Transparent colors.  Basic flashes.  Opacity masks. - Review of pre-print features  What should be done to design very large advertising works?  Prepare folder for sending to the contracted printer  Export as PDF.

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I will help you get acquainted with all Photoshop options, features, shortcuts. I have had my own photography office in Lebanon, where I have utilized Photoshop on a daily basis in order to edit photos. I have been working on Photoshop since 2013. You will be off as a Photoshop expert in no time. Classes are given, online outdoor, or at the Student's place.

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Hi! Are you looking for a specific course that covers Photoshop retourching and color science techniques? Here is what you're looking for! I am experienced in retouching studio shots and this course gives you the possibility of learning techniques from basic to advanced to do things such as: - Color Correction - Color Grading - Skin Retouching - Correct Masking & Advanced Local Adjustment techniques Plus, I will include some additional tips on the workflow and optimization of your workstation, such as monitor calibration for an effective color correction. The lessons are organized according to the student's needs and can be fine-tuned along the way! All the images and materials to work with (including customized PS actions, notes etc.) will be provided to the student along the way. Lessons are mainly taught in English and/or Dutch!

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Photography allows us to look at the world differently and to express ourselves without using our most common means of communication: words. My teaching method is simple: first, we identify together what you are looking for. Are you new to photography? Let's cover the basics of settings, photography theory, and get some inspiration before we hit the field. Want to hone your skills? I can offer you valuable advice on taking photos. And I can also push you to your limits with more intense methods, such as the challenge of 500 photos per week, which will allow you to learn very quickly.

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I Studied Communications and media and also I am very into languages. When I was 18 I moved to London where I learn my second language and now I am in to learn my third one, Deutsch. I can really help you to develop good skills in Spanish, formal or informal, as you prefer to learn vocabulary for business and future works or to have a good slang in the Spanish streets. Also I am a photographer, I worked for a couple of newspapers, so if you wanna learn about it I can help you as well! See you soon!

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Hi, my name is Lukáš and I come from the Czech Republic. I am currently studying orchestral conducting at the Estonian Academy of Music as part of my master’s program. I hold a bachelor’s degree in cello from the Janáček Academy of Performing Arts in Brno, where I am also completing my master’s studies this year. I have participated in numerous masterclasses with renowned cellists from various parts of the world. I believe that music is for everyone and can be learned at any age. What matters most is finding joy and emotion in it. I am also passionate about photography. I especially enjoy photographing people, their lives, and various social events. I’m here for anyone who wants to learn something new and experience a bit of relaxation while exploring a new activity. Don’t hesitate to get in touch!

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Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator classes for beginners in digital photography editing and logo creation, vectorization, creating designs from scratch. Everything you need to know to start getting the most out of your photographs and customizable designs, giving them a different and distinctive touch to make them more original and special.

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Perfect class for photographers new to Photoshop and who want to understand the interface & learn what tools are useful to directly edit an image. Images can be sent to students in advance. However they are welcome to use their own images if preferred and send these to learn how to edit. I will guide you through Photoshop adjustments, image formats and over the coming lessons introduce you to using layers, masks and adjustment masks. How to sharpen your images and use the Raw editing program.

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Modeling isn't just about being professional; it's about learning to understand your body and posture. It's about knowing your best angles when taking photos of yourself, how to look your best in pictures, and how to handle heels—not just for special occasions, but as your go-to footwear, walking in them with confidence and poise.