Do you want to take cool photos of your pet, or other animals, and get creative with your camera? Are you curious about what techniques professional photographers use to create amazing animal photos? How about learning top tips in composition, lighting, and great angles to make your pet look best? Do you want to share your photos and stories of your pets? Then this class is for you! 📷 ✨

This 5 day camp runs with each class based on one of the following animal/pet photography themes:

Class 1:
Composition, Angles & Focus 

Class 2:
Lighting & Capturing animals personalities’

Class 3:
People with Animals, & Pets & Toys

Class 4:
Backgrounds, Props, Treats and Curiosity 

Class 5:
Developing creative concepts, Scale & Different types of animal photo genres 


🌟Content :
I will teach students creative and technical aspects of animal and pet photography. Participants will learn pet photo tips, and get a chance to get hands-on with their cameras in each lesson. If they do not have a pet readily available to practice their new photography skills with, they can bring a toy along to photograph instead.
Fun presentations will be shared, which are full of interesting animal photographs for the class to discuss what they think and feel towards the images. These interactive discussions are sure to engage students, and inspire their imagination. Students will gain knowledge around important camera elements such as composition and angles, whilst also attaining new a comprehension of how differing light qualities and angles affect their pet photographs. Students are also given the chance to share new and old photos of their pets and tell stories about them. 

Class Structure:
Each lesson focusses around a different animal/pet photography theme, so that we can do a deep dive into learning and understanding each theme thoroughly. I will explain the specifics of each theme, including technical & creative aspects, as well as sharing an array of engaging animal photos from each theme. The class will work together to analyse how different photographers' particular techniques/processes have been used to achieve amazing images. Short & enjoyable quizzes are included so students can see the progress of their knowledge from each class.

Sharing your own photos:
Learners are encouraged to share a couple of their own animal/pet photos in the class for encouraging feedback, but do not need to if they do not want to; this is completely optional. If you would like to show some of your photos to the group, please ensure the images are ready to be presented before the class, so you can easily share them on your screen.

Class Size:
This course’s maximum class size is 6 students so that learners have a better chance to be part of an in-depth, small group experience and discussions.

Beginners welcome:
No prior knowledge of photography is needed!

Important Info:
⭐ Students will need to own a camera to do this class as we will be taking photos in each class. Participants are welcome to use a camera phone if they wish. 

⭐ While it is understandable that some students may want to talk less than others, a willingness to participate is essential in this class as we will spend a lot of time engaging in discussion about photography.

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About me:
I am an experienced and enthusiastic teacher who encourages curiosity and engagement from my students. I completed a Bachelors Degree in Design & Visual Arts majoring in Photography and Film, and have worked for 7+ years as a professional photographer and videographer. My work includes imagery from portraits to landscapes, as well architecture and still-life. Some examples of my work can be found at pariscurno.com
Learning is ongoing love of mine, which has transferred on to my love of teaching! My classes are designed to encourage curiosity in students as a way of exploring new ideas and understandings. I am a passionate educator who likes to incorporate fun projects & quizzes into classes, to better engage students and immerse them in enjoying learning! 💫