Lifestyle Photography: Best Tips by Dan Flinter
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Considering getting into the world of lifestyle photography? If you’re a complete beginner or not you can find some great tips in Dan’s masterclass!
Lifestyle Photography:
Best Tips by Dan Flinter
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Daniel Flinter
Lifestyle Photography 101:
Tips by Dan Flinter
Thinking about getting into the world of lifestyle photography? If you’re a complete beginner or not you can find some great tips in Dan’s video above!
Trailer
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Intro
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What is lifestyle photography?
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Project prep
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Process & changes
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Location inspiration
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Lighting
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Camera settings
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Camera gear
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Editing
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Skills needed
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Inspiration
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Current & future work
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Tips & tricks
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Ending
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Meet Dan
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What you’ll learn
Help yourself with sketches to make your idea come alive.
Shoot during the golden hour for beautiful lighting.
Be prepared for everything and anything!
Use battery grip for longer shoots not to worry about the battery.
Always shoot manual to remain fully in control.
Use carousels on Instagram in creative ways to present your work.
Reflect light & achieve cinematic lighting by diffusing light on a negative field.
Masterclass Chapters
In this Masterclass, Dan Flinter teaches us all about lifestyle photography.
What is lifestyle photography?
To start this video, he gives us his definition of lifestyle photography. For him, it is making something the best it can be, and to get people interested.
Project prep
Dan shares his best tips when it comes to project prep. For him, getting inspired by the Internet is a good thing. Spend time on Instagram and Pinterest. See what's out there, and create your style.
Process & changes
He describes his process of shooting, by talking about his approach to Instagram carousels.
Locations inspiration (in the UK)
Then Dan shares with us his best shooting location in the UK. It includes Wales, North of England, Scotland, and many more.
Best lighting
According to Dan, to get the best lighting experience, shooting at golden hour is always the best.
Camera settings
When it comes to camera settings, Dan always uses manual. It gives you control over everything: the aperture, the exposure, the shutter, etc.
Camera gear
He then lists which gear and camera he uses now. He reveals that he uses lots of cameras at the same time. He is using the Canon EOS 60D, Canon 50 f/1.8, etc.
Editing process
For the edit, he mainly uses the same editing style. He mainly uses Photoshop when it comes to trimming unwanted elements. He also uses some preset on Instagram.
Skills needed
Dan then shares with us the basic skills needed to become a photographer. It includes having a good eye to see things differently, knowing the basics of photography, etc.
Inspiration
For Dan, what inspires him is people pursuing their passion and making a living out of it.
Current and future work
Right now, Dan is working for a new client. He edits and shoots videos for a tech company. And at the moment, he doesn't have any defined plans.
Tips & tricks
Before ending, Dan shares some tips and tricks he has learned over the years. He starts by reminding us not to delete any pictures. He then recommends using the surroundings to frame the subject.
About Yout Instructor
Dan Flinter
Lifestyle photographer
Bristol, United Kingdom
“Surround yourself with people who are somewhat better than you to continue to grow. Never think you have learnt everything you need to."
Dan is a Bristol-based photographer and a graphic designer. Skilled in photography, graphics, logo design, and advertising, he focuses on lifestyle, commercial, product, and travel photography.
Dan grew up around art and culture that influenced his work heavily. These gave him a unique style to offer to clients to make them stand out.
The rich environment is clear in his design work and has become the ultimate strength in his photography, allowing him to imagine things differently.
If you enjoyed this masterclass, check out our complete guide to lifestyle photography!
