For this class, you will be tasked with directing and shooting your own self-portrait! Throughout the class, we will cover tips on sourcing inspiration and art directing for your self-portrait, the equipment, and tools to use, and how you can edit your work in Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop. In the end, you will have your own powerful self-portrait to share with the rest of the class!

Here are the main steps to complete your class project:

Determine what story you want to tell in your self-portrait.
Create a mood board to communicate your vision for your portrait.
Be intentional with color, clothing, and even your location/background to help tell your story.
Source props to communicate the themes of your portrait. Make sure your props are adding to your photo and not distracting.
Create a safe environment where you feel comfortable to shoot your portrait.
When editing, focus on adding colors to your highlights, midtones, and shadows.

You will need the following materials:

Any camera to take your self-portrait, this can be a DSLR camera or even an iPhone
Access to Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom for your editing

Class Guidebook:

I’ve created a class guide to help keep you on track as you create your class project. Make sure to refer to it as you plan and shoot your self-portrait.

Make sure to share your progress in the Project Gallery of the class for feedback along the way. You can share your moodboard and final self-portrait in this area for myself and the rest of the class to see! If you have any questions, make sure to post them in the Discussions' section of the class.

I can't wait to see your self-portraits!

Alyssa Pacheco

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