Portrait Photography: An Experimental Approach

Capture a subject from a new perspective by exploring creative techniques to take abstract photographs, from the initial idea to the final edit

• Introduction
• Preparing for the Photoshoot
• The Photoshoot
• Post-production
• Final project

“In my portraits, I try to depict my subjects from a different perspective, exaggerating the shapes and dimensions, and representing reality in an abstract way.”

His surrealistic approach has seen photographer Oliver Mayhall work with clients including BAFTA, EMI Records, Crisis, and Cubitt, and sell his art to collectors around the world.

In this online course, he teaches you his unique method for taking portrait photos, from the initial idea to the final image. Discover unconventional techniques for playfully capturing abstract shots. Escape the ordinary and surprise your audience with experimental portraits

• About Me
• Influences
• Developing Ideas
• Props and Materials
• Mood Board and Art Direction
• Equipment: Cameras, Lenses, and Lighting
• Studio Set-up
• The First Shot: Photographing the Eyes
• Quick Selection, Edit, and Printing
• The Second Shot: The Collage
• The Third Shot: Glass and Water
• Image Selection
• Editing the Photos 1
• Editing the Photos 2
• Editing the Photos 3
• Sharing Your Work
• Portrait Photography: An Experimental Approach