Start to Finish: Creative Session with Bella Kotak

Bella is a fine art and fashion photographer that works in the US and the UK. Bella is extremely talented at her craft, and today you will get experience it! This is a full shoot from start to finish.

Bella will be walking us through 2 photoshoot looks. The first look is a gorgeous flower wall that was created by Sue. This is such a stunning backdrop so when Bella saw it she HAD to use it. Bella is going to walk you through this shoot and give you so many tips and tricks. From the backdrop, to hair & makeup even down to wardrobe. She covers it all!

Then, Bella invites you in the studio for look 2. She will go over all things glam, including how to collaborate with designers. Then, she will go over the setup she’s using in the studio. In this shoot, Bella also teaches you how to use gels which create another storytelling element. These can add such a cool vibe to your portrait and she shows you that there is no need to be afraid of them.

The 3rd segment of the is the retouching segment. Bella walks you through how she would retouch these photos on Photoshop which is so interesting to see. Watching someone else edit helps you learn new techniques and gives new perspectives.