The aim of these sessions is to enhance your understanding and knowledge of portrait photography and increase your skills by using both artificial and natural light.
We will examine and glean insights from the work of renowned portrait photographers. Through hands-on activities and group discussions, we will uncover a variety of lighting methods and their artistic approaches.
We will be exploring ideas for how to pose individuals and boosting your confidence in guiding them during a photo shoot, as well as finding ways to capture distant subjects.
We will learn how to use lighting to enrich our portraits and create visually engaging images. Additionally, we will explore the manipulation of light angles to evoke feelings and accentuate specific facial features.
Although based at the Arts Centre, some of the session will be outside. Please make sure to dress appropriately and consider bringing extra outfits or props for the portrait photographs. Students will model for each other.
Here are a few portrait photographers who I greatly admire. One of them is Annie Leibovitz, known for her influential work. Another is Steve McCurry, recognized for his documentary style and use of colour. It's important to also acknowledge the contributions of Dorothea Lange, Cindy Sherman, Robert Mapplethorpe, and Irving Penn. While there are numerous contemporary photographers, it's valuable to appreciate the lighting, tones, and overall quality found in traditional photography.
“I really enjoy Sam’s teaching, she’s makes a lot of sense and I’m getting so much more out of my camera”
what you need to bring
SLR, Bridge or Mirror-less camera
SD card/ Memory stick
Pocket note book & pen
Tripod (option to borrow tripod)
Optional - laptop
Extra if you have: Flash equipment & flash gun
who is this course for
Intermediate. These workshops are aimed at those who are familiar with the workings of their digital camera and looking to enhance or build on existing photographic skills.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Digital handouts during the course
Details
Saturdays
15 & 22 June
10am - 1pm
£75 per person
Booking
Booking is essential via bookings@yardleyarts.org or you can book online below. Course limited to 10 spaces. Your space(s) will be confirmed upon receipt of payment.
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about the tutor
Sam is a professional commercial photographer with a creative twist. With a background in art and illustration, until falling in love with photography. Sam's career transitioned from teaching photography to commercial photography after completing a MA in photographic communication. Teaching this course provides the opportunity to pass on skills and play with creative processes. Come join in on the fun and enjoy photography with Sam and learn something new!
If you have any questions about the course, please email Sam directly sampeel@wellypictures.com