Creative Composition - Pushing Yourself Visually
Daytime Class/ Intermediate Class The easiest way to improve your photographs is to improve your composition skills. Whether you are using AUTO mode or you are an advanced amateur, understanding and improving composition will greatly improve how your images communicate to your viewers. Composition is something anyone can learn, it just takes a basic understanding of some simple principles and good, old-fashioned practice. This course will get you started with both by combining theoretical discussions with hands-on shooting excercises.
| * Course fee does not include lunch. | |
| Dates | Jan 26 | Apr 27 | Jul 27 | Sep 21 | Nov 9 (REGISTER to select your date) |
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| Time | 10:00 - 17:30 |
| Location | Viewfinder Center for Photography - Else Züblin-Str. 115, 8404 Winterthur |
| Format | Hands-on, interactive learning taught by a working professional photographer |
| Experience Level | All levels - Participants should already know how to operate their camera and be able to control exposure and focus |
| Requirements | digital compact (point & shoot) or digital SLR camera. A zoom lens is recommended, but not required. Come prepared to shoot: Don’t forget your charged batteries and memory cards. |
| Class Size | Minimum of 6 students; maximum of 10 |
| Instructor | Justin Hession or Matt Anderson |
| Fee | CHF 275 per person* |
Photo: Bryon Paul McCartneyDuring this full-day course, you will learn:
- Composition techniques: ‘Rule of thirds’, pattern and repetition, lines and angles, framing
- How to use selective focus and depth of field to create emphasis in your photos
- How to change and use exposure for impact and creating dramatic silhouettes
- How to select image orientation for best effect
- How to create dynamic movement to catch the eye
If you have questions or need more information, please contact us.
Because every camera is different, we ask that participants review their camera manual before the course and come prepared, able to locate the buttons and menu selections on their own camera.
If you have questions or need more information, please contact us.
Because every camera is different, we ask that participants review their camera manual before the course and come prepared, able to locate the buttons and menu selections on their own camera.
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