Teen Fashion Photography Course
Practice seeing, thinking and creating images like a fashion photographer using iPhones for both black and white and color images in the style of two influential fashion photographers.
Ms. Sue
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4.9
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What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this four-class course, students will learn about fashion photography from photographers of the past and present. We will focus on fashion images that use natural light so that students can recreate photos on their own. The hour-long classes will include instruction with slideshows and brief in-class photo exercises to be sure students are ready for their weekly photoshoot assignments. In addition to sharing their weekly photo with the class, they'll share their final fashion series during the 4th and final class meeting. Seeing "light" and "composition" is the common thread throughout the four classes. Small class sizes allow all students to receive feedback and helpful tips as they continue their photo journeys. Week 1: Intro: Different types of fashion photography. Discuss, what is the purpose of fashion photography? Focus: Peter Lindbergh's black and white fashion photographs, seeing contrast, creating mood. Topics: clothing, accessories, and the question - what are these photos trying to sell? Homework: Three black and white fashion photos in the style of Peter Lindbergh. Week 2: Intro: Blurred lines between Fashion, Art, Celebrity Focus: Arielle Bobb-Willis' colorful photographs and two Elements of Art - Color and Shape Homework: Photos in the style of Arielle Bobb-Willis Week 3: Fashion photography during social distancing and Editing Practice Focus: View options of directing a fashion shoot through Facetime or other online sources. This involves knowing how to direct your model and look for best light and location in their surroundings. Practice editing photos using Snapseed or other phone camera editing apps. Homework: Choose one of the three styles covered in class to create a final fashion series. Details revealed in class. Week 4: Photographers share their final series of photos, including challenges and triumphs. Focus: Practice helpful critique skills with thoughtful observations and suggestions. Did the student successfully show similar composition, light, contrast and style of their inspiration photographer?
Learning Goals
- Students will learn about fashion photography as an industry and as a tool for self-expression
- Students will gain keen observation skills through critically looking at all parts of a photograph
- They'll gain a better understanding of composition choices, directing a model, and using emotion or narrative to guide their image inspirations.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
If students research fashion photographers on their own they may see nudity. But no nude images will be shown in class.
Supply List
TECH - This course is geared to iPhone or iPad use. Students will need their charged device available during class and a wifi connection that allows them to upload to our shared photo gallery, Padlet. - Free phone photo editing app, SNAPSEED - For their final photo series, it is helpful to have Google Slides that's available through any Google Chrome account. This is most useful for presenting their final photo series. If this is inconvenient, it's absolutely fine to use Padlet. PHOTOSHOOTS - Students will benefit from having a family member or friend (if socially distanced and safe) to pose for some photos. - If no one is available, students can photograph themselves using the self-timer option on their phone cameras. They can use a tri-pod or rubberband their phone to a can of food for a makeshift tripod! - Clothing and accessories to use during their fashion shoots.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
- Free Padlet
- Free Google Slides
- Free Snapseed Editing App
Teacher expertise and credentials
- During my professional photography career I have been hired to shoot fashion stories for magazines and individual designers. I offer behind-the-scenes information and experiences to enhance student engagement and learning.Reviews
Live Group Class
$125
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
3-5 learners per class
