Develop Your Photographic Eye (One Week Photography Camp)
In this five-day class, you’ll be introduced to the artistic rules and concepts of photographic composition, as well as how to see light. Any camera is fine for this class, including phones, mirrorless cameras, and DSLRs. Beginners welcome!
Mary Lynne Ashley
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(139)
What's included
5 live meetings
4 hrs 10 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
***NOTE: This class covers the artistic side of photography and does NOT cover the technical aspects of using your camera. Assignments can be done using your camera’s Auto Mode or your phone if necessary, but this class is also an excellent followup for students who have already taken an introductory DSLR class. If you are interested in learning how to use your camera, please see my other listings.*** Photography is SO MUCH MORE than just pointing your camera at something and clicking the button. Skilled photographers don’t just TAKE photos, they CREATE photos. Have you already been told you have a “good eye for photography.” That’s awesome! Let’s help you develop that eye further. In this class, we’ll spend five days learning why some photos are much more powerful than others and studying the concepts photographers use to achieve that success. We’ll look at general guidelines for creating awesome images, investigate the classic rules of photographic composition such as the rule of thirds, and will also explore the impact lighting has on an image. My goal is that by the end of the class students will be able to look at a photo and identify what the photographer did to make that photo special. Students will also learn how to create more impactful photos themselves. The first four sessions will each include a homework assignment based on the concepts we learned that day. Learners will send their completed photo assignments to the teacher and are encouraged, but not required, to share their work with the class. DAY ONE: Introduction and simplicity in photography DAY TWO: Rules and concepts of composition, part 1 DAY THREE: Rules and concepts of composition, part 2 DAY FOUR: Rules and concepts of composition, part 3 DAY FIVE: Seeing light, finding inspiration, developing your style and course review
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External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
500px.com is a photo sharing website that we'll be using in and out of class to study the various composition and lighting concepts introduced in the course.
Joined May, 2020
4.9
139reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I've been a professional photographer since 2001 and have a wide range of photography experience, including many years photographing babies and children. These days, I especially love photographing animals, insects, flowers and food. I've been teaching photography for over ten years to professional photographers, enthusiasts, and teens through group workshops, private lessons, and online classes.
I'm recognized as a Master Photographer by the Professional Photographers of America and was also awarded the organization's Photographic Craftsman degree in recognition of my work teaching other professional photographers.
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Live Group Class
$95
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
50 min
Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
3-10 learners per class
