Photo Journalism
Photographing an event seems so simple. Push the button at the right moment. Just like Cartier-Bresson. But reality is a lot harsher. How do photo reporters manage to capture exactly the right moment? Photo reporters all over the world use remarkably the same methods to produce good photographic stories. No matter wether they are photographing a local event or a warzone. On monday you learn the workflow and start preparing. The remaining days we will photograph different photographic challenges. An ideal holiday learning experience.
Things you will learn :
- Working methods of famous photographers
- Planning, preparing and executing a photo assignment
- Focusing quicker than your camera's autofocus
- Photographic story telling
- Instant street photography
- Portraying complete strangers
- Using your personality to photograph strangers
- Judging your own work
Things to bring :
- Your photo equipment (digital or film). An SLR, rangefinder or quality compact, preferably with a slightly wide-angle lens or a trans-standard zoom. But a twinlens rolleiflex type is very effective too.
- A camera flash (to trigger the studio flashes)
- A laptop computer when you work with digital
- Enough memory, batteries and films
- A sturdy tripod
- A few of your best and your worst photographs
- Examples of photographers you admire
- All-weather clothing (you never know)
Dates :
3 - 7 august 2009
Price: 550 € without lodging; 900 € with hotel and meals.
Languages: English, Nederlands, Français, Deutsch
Digital / Film / Competence: This workshop is open to all photographers.
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