Empowering Self Portraits
Idara Ekpoh, Kenna Klosterman
Lessons
Empowering Self Portraits with Idara Ekpoh
1:01:17Class Description
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ABOUT THIS EPISODE:
As photographers, we often don’t like to be on the “other” side of the camera. Idara inspires us with her 30+ week Self Portrait Sunday series that took off during the pandemic. Find out how the vulnerability of making self-portraits can not only get your creativity flowing but also heal and build self-confidence. Idara shares her process in both capturing the true essence of her subjects, as well as honing her post-processing style. We talk about storytelling - whether that’s through a still of an individual’s face or through the moments you can edit together with cinematography. Idara is a brilliant example of how passion projects create space for paid opportunities.
ABOUT IDARA:
Idara Ekpoh is a Nigerian-American Portrait Photographer whose art is centered around celebrating Black women and their stories. She focuses on creating captivating visual experiences through her dreamlike & cinematic portraits. She has been able to utilize photography as a medium to not only tell her own story through self-portraiture but to empower and bring visibility to the voices and stories of those within her community.
Ratings and Reviews
Deitra L. Jackson
I really resonated with Idara's self portrait project during quarantine and her reason for creating it. Her Self Portrait Sunday series is lively and creative in imagery and imagination. This Creative Live class was a wonderful introduction to the woman and her work.