DEVELOP YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY EYE
Photography class 201
is an
intermediate-level
photography class and is designed for photography enthusiasts who wish to upgrade their knowledge. Photographers who are already familiar with their cameras and are almost subconsciously placing motives "into the thirds".
The program for intermediate photography class will show you that putting the subject on the sides is not the only and definitely not the best way to compose a likeable and balanced photograph. We will upgrade basic compositions and start to combine them until we peek behind the final curtain of visual design - gestalt principles and dynamic symmetry.
But the main focus is on light and its properties important for photography (photo = light and graphy = writing). Balanced composition and light make all the difference. It changes an OK into a WoW photograph and an opportunistic snapper into an artistic photographer.
Curriculum
Understanding light is not everything in Photography. Not understanding it, IS!
In this enlightening and comprehensive photography course, we will do a deep dive into all three essentials of modern photography.
Theory
With photography theory comes understanding. You won't just repeat it, you will understand the when, how and why of photography.
Practice
Photography is capturing the moment. We will practice until knowledge becomes second nature and you won't miss crucial moments.
Editing
Analogue dark rooms became digital post-processing and it's easier and more fun than ever. We will learn how to bring your creative vision to life.
Module I
On the first day of photography class, we first find the common ground and then quickly dive into the ins and outs of adding light to our photographs. Flash, strobe, constant lights and reflectors, no option remains unexplored.
Module II
It's already a field practice time. We will dedicate it to controlling the ambient light and exploring different kinds of optical filters, very fast and very long exposures and creative solutions when circumstances stand in our way.
Module III
Again, we meet in the field and test a synergy of what we learned so far and combine ambient with added light. We also apply advanced gestalt composition and with volunteers or even models create something magical.
Module IV
Back in the studio and ready to bring our vision to life with post-production. We develop RAWs and bring them into industry standard (Photoshop) where we learn quick, easy and fun techniques for creative and stunning photography.
Detailed program:
1. COMMON GROUNDS
+ quick overview of foundational topics
+ semi-automatic and manual camera modes
+ settings and menus
- RAW
- exposure evaluation area
- Back Button Focus
- auto WB, ISO...
- saved programs and quick access
2. EXPOSURE
+ exposure triangle
+ histogram
+ ETTR
+ exposure square
- added light
3. ADDED / ARTIFICIAL LIGHT
+ photography lighting
- on camera flash
- off camera flash
- strobe
- continuous light
- reflector
+ working with gear
- remote controls
- firing modes and setting up groups
- automatic (TTL...)
- manual
+ add-ons
- mounting
- gels
- light modifiers
4. PHOTOGRAPHY PRACTICE
+ settings and menus
+ exposure
+ studio photography and lighting setups
5. FIELD PRACTICE / PHOTO ESSAY
6. CONTROLLING THE AMBIENT LIGHT
+ CPL filters
+ ND filters
+ creative solutions
7. FREEZING MOVEMENT
+ fast exposure
+ flashing subject in
8. PASSAGE OF TIME
+ long exposure
+ creative solutions
9. FIELD PRACTICE / PHOTO ESSAY
+ combining natural ambient and added light
+ topics that we will be exploring are below
10. LIGHT CHARACTERISTICS
+ direction
+ strength
- reverse square law
+ harsh/soft
+ fall-off
11. PHOTOGRAPHY COMPOSITION
+ overview of basic compositions
+ gestalt / dynamic symmetry
12. WORKING WITH A MODEL
+ directing
+ poses and framing
11. INTRODUCTION TO EDITING
+ every photo is edited
+ examples and rational
+ Digital Asset Management
+ color spaces
+ file formats
12. SOFTWARE
+ RAW development
- CaptureOne
- Adobe RAW
+ Adobe Photoshop
- interface
- settings
13. NONE-DESTRUCTIVE WORK
+ layers
+ smart objects
14. EDITING
+ sky replacement
+ HDR
+ panorama
+ statistical scripts
+ removing
+ compositing
15. EXPORT AND PUBLISH / SHARE
+ export settings
+ export recipes
+ sharing, publishing, printing
What You Get
with the intermediate photography course:
Deep Understanding
You will learn all you need to know to take awesome photographs - secrets of light, advanced composition and creative editing.
Live Lectures Included
Included in this photography course are 4 in-person lectures. One for each module of photography topics.
Best of Both Worlds
Keep your own pace. Go through photography lectures on your own time and then join a live session for a review.
Lifetime Access
Access to an online photography course and you get all updates to the course for your lifetime.
Photography Goodies
You get hundreds of additional benefits and photography goodies. Discounts, editing actions and styles, composition grids, …
Photography Community
Access to a private forum of like-minded photography enthusiasts. Bounce your ideas, ask for help and make new friends.
What You Need
for the photography class for enthusiasts:
Foundational Knowledge of Photography
To get the most out of this course, you should already be familiar with foundational topics. No worries if you are a bit unsure about a couple of them - we will be doing additional explanations and reviews as we go. But if any module from the Photography 101 course sounds completely new to you, it would be best to arrange a private lesson to get you up to speed and if many of the topics sound like gibberish, I would recommend you first build a strong photography foundation and start with the Photography 101 course.
Camera
Any camera that allows you to mount a photography light to it, shoot in RAW and exchange lenses.
Lights
It is recommended to have at least one of the following: flash, strobe or constant light. You can also rent from the instructor.
Laptop & Software
We will need a laptop with the latest working version of Photoshop. You can use a trial license, no need to purchase it.
Additional Gear
It is recommended to have at least one CPL, one ND filter and a tripod. A variety of different ND strengths, light mounts and/or clamps are beneficial but not necessary. You can also rent from the instructor.
Scheduled Lectures
Currently Announced Lectures for Photography 101 Modules
By purchasing Photography 201 class you get 4 live lectures included. Combine and choose any dates that suit you.