The Advancing in photography course is our intermediate course, perfect for those who already took the basics course or if you already know how to shoot with your camera in manual mode and you have basic art notions.
During this course you will continue to develop a style and aesthetics and learn how to face complex situations.
It is composed of four lessons of two hours each and a photowalk during which I will shoot with you and guide you in the creative process.
Lesson 1: The camera.
How the camera works
On lenses
Advanced focusing: hyperfocal and disociation
Advanced exposure: Spot metering, Zone system
Photographing in difficult situations, backlight and long exposure
Bracketing and stacking, HDR and double exposure
Lesson 2: Photographic vision.
Learning to look
Visual weight and balance
Figure and frame
Gestalt
Texture and color
How to make a portfolio
Lesson 3: Photowalk around the city according to the group’s interests. Themes usually covered are street photography, landscape and portrait.
Lesson 4: Post processing.
Developing
Zone based developing
Photo retouching
Lesson 5: Photo critique, review of your photos and last tips and Q&A session.
At the moment I am organising a group for this course in Genova (Italy) for 3 to 6 people. Feel welcome to join us!
For checking availabilities and prices please feel free to contact us here.
