Crehana – Professional Maternity Photography:
Requirements:
- Software: Adobe Photoshop
- Equipment: Tripod with support (giraffe), fan, models (preferably mom with partner and newborn), assistant.
- Lighting Gear: 1 octabox, two vertical strips
- Backgrounds: Cardboard backgrounds
- Camera: Photographic camera
About the Course:
Explore the artistry of Fine Art Maternity Photography with a focus on preparation, composition techniques, lighting, fabric, costume use, poses, and post-production editing in Adobe Photoshop.
Introduction:
- Much more than a memory
- It's not a photo; it's art!
- Challenge the limits of imagination.
- Break 1: Why did you decide to dedicate yourself to photography?
Pre-Session:
- Know the client
- Preparation guide
- Workflow: Order defines everything
- Ideal time
- Contract yes or no?
- Break 2: What has been your favorite project?
Fabrics, Costumes, and Other Accessories:
- Choice of fabrics and costumes
- Do you need an assistant?
- Break 3: How did you develop your style?
Aesthetics and Equipment:
- Aesthetics of the pose
- Vertical vs horizontal
- What should your studio and equipment be like?
- Break 4: How did you find your style?
Sessions, Poses, and Lighting:
- Pose with moving fabric for mom and baby 1
- Pose with moving fabric for mom and baby 2
- Pose with moving fabric for pregnant
- Lighting for couples and couples posing
- Preview 1: Session with a pregnant woman or couple
Post Production:
- From camera to computer
- RAW photo retouching
- Skin (skin tone) 1
- Skin (skin tone) 2
- Shapes and proportions 1
- Shapes and proportions 2
- Lights and shadows
- Color correction and final details
- Background textures
- Final touches
- Black & White Conversion
- Preview 2: Post-production of the session
Conclusions:
- Course wrap-up
- Q&A session
- Certificate distribution
- Course feedback
Join us on this comprehensive journey into Fine Art Maternity Photography, from preparation to post-production, and unlock your creative potential in visual storytelling.
