Desiree Sydow Photography
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From Selfies to Art: Telling Your Story Through Mixed Media Self-Portraits
Self portrait photography goes way beyond traditional selfies.
In this video, watch me turn black and white self portrait prints into mixed media artworks using different media. Use these techniques at home to create your own mixed media self portraits that tell your story.
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Transformative Self-Portrait Photography: Embracing Imperfections Through Art
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Watch the behind-the-scenes video of my self portrait photo shoot titled “We are the universe”. The image is actually inspired by song lyrics and involved me turning my face into a starry sky. This self-portrait photograph is all about embracing your imperfections and realising that we are all beautiful in our own way. // FREE E-BOOK: Free e-book with 50 ideas for self portrait photography: www...
Uninspired Artist? WATCH THIS!
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Are you a photographer or other creative feeling unmotivated and uninspired? Then watch this video now! In it, I share lots of tips and ideas for getting inspired as a photographer or artist and getting your creative mojo back. Resources mentioned in the video (Some of these links are affiliate links. As an affiliate partner/Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases). Online course por...
How To Take A Self Portrait On Film (Beginner-Friendly!)
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In today's video, I share how to take a self portrait on film. We will talk about what camera and film you'll need for your self portraits, how to focus your self portrait when using a film camera, and how to trigger the shutter button remotely. I promise you - taking a self portrait on film is much easier than you think! // FREE E-BOOK: Free e-book with 50 ideas for self portrait photography: ...
How To Make Your Photos Look Better (The Secret To Beautiful Images)
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how to take better photos today: In this video, I give you my best tips for taking more beautiful images. If you apply these simple strategies, you will be able to take better photos today! Watch now to make more aesthetic photos immediately. // Soft focus filters (This link is an affiliate link. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases) amzn.to/3XTW7kT // Colour Grading Blog Pos...
Artificial Lighting for Photography (SO Much Easier Than You Think!)
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Are you intimidated by artificial lighting for photography? Then watch this video where I give you a crash course in photography lighting - I promise you, it's easier than you think! // Gear I use and recommend: (These links are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases) Beauty dish with white diffuser: amzn.to/4cG7xwQ Octagonal softbox: amzn.to/45MBusU Backdrop s...
Art Photography At Home: Photo Shoot Behind The Scenes
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Art Photography at Home: Watch how I make props for my fine art self portraits and what gear I used to create this fine art photograph with butterflies. // Gear used for this photo shoot (These links are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases) Beauty dish with white diffuser: amzn.to/4cG7xwQ Octagonal softbox: amzn.to/45MBusU Grey seamless paper backdrop: tidd....
How To Create CINEMATIC Photos (think like a filmmaker)
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Would you love to learn how to create cinematic photos that look like stills from a movie? In this video, I share three strategies for achieving a cinematic look in your images. Resources mentioned in the video: (These are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases). Coloured gels: amzn.to/3xjB3cM Sunset lamp: amzn.to/4ezaEs1 // Colour grading tutorial: th-cam.com/...
How To Change Color of Object Photoshop Tutorial (3 Simple Methods 🥳)
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Photoshop tutorial: How to change the colour of an object Changing the colour of an object in Photoshop can be done in many different ways. In this tutorial, I show you three simple methods using the Selective Colour and Hue/Saturation tools. These methods work for changing the colour of simple and more complex objects (like hair). 📕 TABLE OF CONTENTS 📕 00:07: Colour change without selection to...
Chronic Pain Crushed My Dreams (How To Cope With Physical Limitations As An Artist)
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Chronic Pain Crushed My Dreams (How To Cope With Physical Limitations As An Artist) Ever since I can remember, I wanted to be an artist. I was all set for a career as an illustrator, but then a series of chronic injuries forced me to give up drawing and painting. This video is for everyone who experiences limitations due to pain or chronic illness and contains strategies how to cope with your r...
How To Make Dreamy Photos (5 Easy Ways To Achieve A Soft Focus Glow)
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How To Make Dreamy Photos (5 Easy Ways To Achieve A Soft Focus Glow)
Colour Grading Tutorial Photoshop (Five Simple But Super Effective Tools 😊)
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Colour Grading Tutorial Photoshop (Five Simple But Super Effective Tools 😊)
My plan to become a full time artist (exposing my stats - 😲 let's get real)
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My plan to become a full time artist (exposing my stats - 😲 let's get real)
Self Portrait Photography At Home: A Photo Shoot Inspired By Anxiety
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Self Portrait Photography At Home: A Photo Shoot Inspired By Anxiety
Fine Art Skin Retouching Photoshop Tutorial, Part 5: Changing/Correcting Colours (Porcelain Skin)
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Fine Art Skin Retouching Photoshop Tutorial, Part 5: Changing/Correcting Colours (Porcelain Skin)
Fine Art Skin Retouching Photoshop Tutorial, Part 4: Dodge and Burn (the best method I've tried)
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Fine Art Skin Retouching Photoshop Tutorial, Part 4: Dodge and Burn (the best method I've tried)
Fine art Skin Retouching Photoshop Tutorial, Part 3: Skin Smoothing (the best method I've tried)
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Fine art Skin Retouching Photoshop Tutorial, Part 3: Skin Smoothing (the best method I've tried)
Fine Art Skin Retouching Photoshop Tutorial, Part 2: Colour Correction (Frequency Separation)
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Fine Art Skin Retouching Photoshop Tutorial, Part 2: Colour Correction (Frequency Separation)
Fine Art Skin Retouching Photoshop Full Tutorial, Part 1: Basic Clean Up
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Fine Art Skin Retouching Photoshop Full Tutorial, Part 1: Basic Clean Up
Artistic Self Portrait Photography Behind the Scenes (Things didn't go as planned...)
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Artistic Self Portrait Photography Behind the Scenes (Things didn't go as planned...)
Is entering photography competitions worth it?
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Is entering photography competitions worth it?
how to improve your art fast (self taught)
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how to improve your art fast (self taught)
How to beat perfectionism in art (10 easy tips)
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How to beat perfectionism in art (10 easy tips)
Which is best iPhone or DSLR? (my verdict)
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Which is best iPhone or DSLR? (my verdict)
artist creative block how to overcome it quickly
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artist creative block how to overcome it quickly

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  • @aleksandrabadowska6346
    @aleksandrabadowska6346 วันที่ผ่านมา

    amazing work! How you duplicate yourself? <3

  • @julesortenzi
    @julesortenzi 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Lovely tips, thank you!

    • @desireesydow
      @desireesydow 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      thank you so much for commenting!! Glad you liked the tips!

  • @Akiravids
    @Akiravids หลายเดือนก่อน

    i got into camberwell UAL

    • @desireesydow
      @desireesydow หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Akiravids oh amazing!!! Congratulations!!

  • @Akiravids
    @Akiravids หลายเดือนก่อน

    same - my ual portfolio is so bad yet i got accepted

  • @jademonass2954
    @jademonass2954 หลายเดือนก่อน

    looking at ald art is whats making it worse seeing my improvement from 2020 to 2021 is so much higher than 2022 to 2024, and its not a fun feeling :(

    • @desireesydow
      @desireesydow หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh no!! I understand… I think progress is really not linear and sometimes it may feel like it’s even going backwards or you’re not improving much at all!! But that’s also just a normal part of the creative journey I think. Keep going! ❤

  •  หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very nice 🤗 & inspiring ✨

    • @desireesydow
      @desireesydow หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh Mary bist du es? Ganz vielen Dank!!!!

    •  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ja ich bin es 🤗🌸

  • @onesyphorus
    @onesyphorus 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    theres a reason we have 4 limbs. this only makes a lot of sense and is a phenomenal step in ohs practices

  • @OldguyinBelize
    @OldguyinBelize 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    good video! i bought my first SLR in '76, a Mnolta 202 (i think). for the next 20 years i struggled with flash. i took notes of my settings, and shot alot. then took the film to be developed. a week later i tried to learn from my notes with not much success. then in the 2000's i bought my first Dslr, and soon a speedlight. man-o-man,, i door opened and the lights came on! the learning curve for flash dropped like a rock! now i am a flash-o-holic. i have a whole bunch of lights, modifiers and doo-dads and can't get enough of learning! thanks!!

    • @desireesydow
      @desireesydow 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yay that’s so great you love flash now!!! I don’t actually own a speed light but have used it before in courses and stuff, they’re so great! What sort of things do you photograph?

  • @tanyasingh8885
    @tanyasingh8885 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Which course did you applied for ?

    • @desireesydow
      @desireesydow 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, it was for Fine Art BA

  • @DannyMolyneux
    @DannyMolyneux 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I shall try to add a little more emotion into my images from now on. 🙂

    • @desireesydow
      @desireesydow 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      oh fantastic! I hope it works for you!

  • @Andrew-hc3td
    @Andrew-hc3td 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such a useful video. Thanks!

    • @desireesydow
      @desireesydow 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! What a nice comment 🤗

  • @MakeupCleaningAndCats
    @MakeupCleaningAndCats 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, I also have pain in my hands, and elbows, along with shoulder blade and neck. Mine was also from computer and mouse clicking, and same thing I switched to my left and then both hands started hurting. I was also given a food pedal clicker the last couple of months at work but then my ankle started hurting too. I had carpal tunnel surgery on my right hand, but didn’t help much. I started a temp job 1 year after leaving my job, declutterring and now painting a house, but I still mourn my environmental scientist job and the time I put in my college classes. I am currently enrolled in some classes some for fun and some to change careers, they start it august and I am both nervous and excited. Best of luck to you, thank you for posting this video ❤

    • @desireesydow
      @desireesydow 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thank you so much for your comment!! I'm so sorry you had to go through all that, it's so disheartening and difficult and frustrating to constantly deal with injuries like that. I hope you won't face anymore restrictions or new injuries in the future. Good luck for your courses!

    • @MakeupCleaningAndCats
      @MakeupCleaningAndCats 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@desireesydow thank you for the good wishes and for commenting back 💕 and I hope one day you’re able to draw again without pain

    • @desireesydow
      @desireesydow 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MakeupCleaningAndCats me too!!

  • @vitorn2092
    @vitorn2092 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for sharing this strenght and positivity message.😊

    • @desireesydow
      @desireesydow 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you 🙏

  • @desireesydow
    @desireesydow 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for the comment!!!

  • @eleonoramanzi9281
    @eleonoramanzi9281 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing babe ❤

  • @falter_ego_
    @falter_ego_ 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, thanks for making this video and sharing the advice 💕 it's really easy to get discouraged trying to make a living off of art, I wish us all good luck~~~

    • @desireesydow
      @desireesydow 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for saying that! Yes it’s definitely hard to always stay positive, but I am 100% sure it’s possible to make a living from our art if we just keep going!! Good luck to you too!

  • @chibyi.
    @chibyi. 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    exciting :D

    • @desireesydow
      @desireesydow 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think so!!! Thanks for commenting 🥰

  • @Mysteriesandmountains
    @Mysteriesandmountains 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! I enjoy your content! I am a new subscriber from PTYA! ❤

    • @desireesydow
      @desireesydow 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      aw thanks so much!!!!! Let me check out your channel right now!!

  • @PositiveParentingwithWhitney
    @PositiveParentingwithWhitney 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the tutorial! So useful and well explained!

    • @desireesydow
      @desireesydow 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thank you so much for commenting!!! I'm happy if it's helpful 😃

  • @shereeburks9549
    @shereeburks9549 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Okay yes you’re correct, I see it now! Thanks so much Desiree😊 Do you know how to just change the color of an article of clothing, like a shirt?? When I try to do it it says “this feature can only be applied in the “Full selection”. I am trying not to pull my hair out over this LOL

    • @desireesydow
      @desireesydow 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi!! Yes you can do that I think, although it's a little clunky (I usually make these kind of edits in the desktop version). Try this: tap on Adjustments, then at the top, you should see a range of options, like full, subject, background, etc. swipe to the right on those options and tap on the plus sign. you can now make your own selection...simply tap and draw on the t-shirt area, a rectangle should come up. once you have a small bit selected (just choose a random small area on the t-shirt), you will see a brush icon at the bottom, once you tap on that you can brush over the areas you want selected. this basically creates a mask, and if you now tap on that particular selection, you can adjust it individually. hope that makes sense!

    • @shereeburks9549
      @shereeburks9549 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Okay yesI can see why you prefer doing this on the desktop lol. I just gave it a whirl and yes that worked!! You are amazing 🙌🏾😍 thanks so much for your help Desiree!!

  • @shereeburks9549
    @shereeburks9549 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi there! Is this the older version of this app? For some reason I’m not seeing these same options…. 🤔

    • @desireesydow
      @desireesydow 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Sheree, it's still there but I think they changed the name of the feature, it's now Color Mix. You have to go to "Adjustments", then you see a row at the top where it says "Light", Color", "Effects", "Details" etc. Swipe until you see "Color Mix", that's where you can adjust individual colours

  • @traveliar2873
    @traveliar2873 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you think it is too hard editing videos with this ? I got some wrist problem for clicking too much

    • @desireesydow
      @desireesydow 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well I’ve done basic editing with it no problem, but I wouldn’t do more elaborate edits as eventually your feet hurt, and you don’t have the same control. Maybe you can try a tablet?

  • @poeoepeoepopospokfspokf
    @poeoepeoepopospokfspokf ปีที่แล้ว

    These are really good! The first and third are my favourites <3

    • @desireesydow
      @desireesydow ปีที่แล้ว

      wow thanks so much! I also like number one best 🙂

  • @oliiiii_
    @oliiiii_ ปีที่แล้ว

    THATS AMAZONG ❤

    • @desireesydow
      @desireesydow ปีที่แล้ว

      Ooh thanks so much!!

    • @oliiiii_
      @oliiiii_ ปีที่แล้ว

      @@desireesydow omg you replied!! lysm!! 💖

    • @desireesydow
      @desireesydow ปีที่แล้ว

      @@oliiiii_ of course!! It was such a nice comment :-)

    • @oliiiii_
      @oliiiii_ ปีที่แล้ว

      @@desireesydow :)

  • @mollywhite7715
    @mollywhite7715 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this😊

  • @Darthinsidios66
    @Darthinsidios66 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could use some work. But keep going, try working on shading, contours, and placement. I see a lot in you. Good job tho

  • @jonathonp2072
    @jonathonp2072 ปีที่แล้ว

    "promo sm" 💪

  • @KittyCleary
    @KittyCleary ปีที่แล้ว

    They are both adorable to me it gives a real feel to the pictures

  • @hxsn.alight
    @hxsn.alight ปีที่แล้ว

    How do u only have 76 likes???

    • @desireesydow
      @desireesydow ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't know!!! But I don't mind, I`ll keep posting either way :-)

  • @veragallacher8484
    @veragallacher8484 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow u did amazing ! And they defo look pretty challenging !:)

    • @desireesydow
      @desireesydow ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!! I think the material still looks a bit too thick but I really did enjoy the challenge :-)

  • @YunusEmreVAROL-p8l
    @YunusEmreVAROL-p8l ปีที่แล้ว

    I like your enegy keep going :)

    • @desireesydow
      @desireesydow ปีที่แล้ว

      I SOO appreciate that, thanks for such a nice comment :-)

  • @edwardgore2657
    @edwardgore2657 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please go sub to mrfeast reacts

  • @kf_idk
    @kf_idk ปีที่แล้ว

    This just called me not talented in 100 languages 😭😭😭

  • @annice3539
    @annice3539 ปีที่แล้ว

    Promo'SM ☹️

  • @SriiVidyaJessie
    @SriiVidyaJessie ปีที่แล้ว

    !!!

  • @SriiVidyaJessie
    @SriiVidyaJessie ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks so good

    • @desireesydow
      @desireesydow ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!! 😍

  • @puffy-fluffy123
    @puffy-fluffy123 ปีที่แล้ว

    Reminds me of that one gigawomen

  • @thedumpling.6951
    @thedumpling.6951 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s so good and your really talented! But what is she doing?

    • @desireesydow
      @desireesydow ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!! ❤️ well it’s not quite finished yet - it’s a part of a large illustration, she will be on her mother’s hand looking back over her shoulder at another girl!

  • @rupinderkaur4000
    @rupinderkaur4000 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like your drawing and lt's nice 😻😮

    • @desireesydow
      @desireesydow ปีที่แล้ว

      Aw thank you so much that’s nice to read!!

  • @realtfa
    @realtfa ปีที่แล้ว

    The dot in the bottom right: 👋👋

    • @desireesydow
      @desireesydow ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha no worries I have already erased that in the meantime!

    • @realtfa
      @realtfa ปีที่แล้ว

      @@desireesydow 😂😂

    • @desireesydow
      @desireesydow ปีที่แล้ว

      @@realtfa because I watched the video back and it bothered me as well haha!

  • @Aeroaphy
    @Aeroaphy ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s not a hack. It’s the way the app was designed.

    • @desireesydow
      @desireesydow ปีที่แล้ว

      Well I mean by that that not everyone knows this function :-)

  • @gem8479
    @gem8479 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work, tips for beginners?

    • @desireesydow
      @desireesydow ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi! So, I think depends a little on what you would like to get good at? For example, if you want to learn how to draw people and faces, it is really helpful to go to life drawing classes, to study anatomy of the human body and to draw people in every day life, like in a coffee shop. If for example you want to draw buildings and architecture, I would look into perspective, and so on. But in general, it always helps to: 1) Break down things you are drawing into simple geometrical shapes first, like

    • @desireesydow
      @desireesydow ปีที่แล้ว

      e.g. break a cat up into an oval, a circle, cylinders etc and then define the shape. Also, start looking at tonal values, e.g. where on an object, a person, a building etc do you see light and where do you see shade, and try to render that. If you want some fun drawing exercises to improve your skills, check out the top of my TH-cam profile, on the banner - you can see a link on the right side to download my free 30 drawing projects workbook 🙂

  • @danieladaniela3389
    @danieladaniela3389 ปีที่แล้ว

    This needs more likes and followers !

    • @desireesydow
      @desireesydow ปีที่แล้ว

      Aw thanks so much!!! ❤️

  • @geekgroupie42
    @geekgroupie42 ปีที่แล้ว

    she looks sad and that makes me sad

    • @desireesydow
      @desireesydow ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh nooo! I have to draw a happy face next then!

  • @FreakFace576
    @FreakFace576 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so realistic! Just beautiful

    • @desireesydow
      @desireesydow ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s so kind thanks for such a lovely comment!

  • @NXTdanizzz
    @NXTdanizzz ปีที่แล้ว

    SLAYY!!!

  • @Sinner1660
    @Sinner1660 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice. For the sake of my pointless undiagnosed OCD (alphabetically CDO, ofc) could you just do me the favour and blot out that Y, and such with the designated colour? I can see it/them poking through a little. Just let me know if you do so, I'll believe you. 😂😎

  • @ToastyClone
    @ToastyClone ปีที่แล้ว

    I dont want to come of as rude but what is that purple

    • @desireesydow
      @desireesydow ปีที่แล้ว

      haha no you're right, it isn't quite spot on. I think the colour red I used wasn't quite primary red, also the lighting in my room makes the colours appear a bit different. Anyways thanks for commenting!

  • @CGB_YT
    @CGB_YT ปีที่แล้ว

    First

  • @ast3raa
    @ast3raa ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg should I like go to the museum put it up or some random stuff idk