STREET PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS
— Adam Tan
Intermediate
English
English
About This Course
In this comprehensive course on street photography, students are introduced to the essential skills needed to master this dynamic and unpredictable form of photography. Designed to build a well-rounded understanding of street photography, the course covers everything from gear essentials and storytelling techniques, to understanding light sources and post-processing images in Lightroom.
At the outset, the course focuses on training the photographer's eye to spot unique and compelling moments as they unfold in real time on the streets. This fundamental skill, often overlooked in traditional photography courses, is crucial for anyone aspiring to excel in street photography.
Following the foundational lesson, the course delves into the critical gear necessary for street photography. Here, students are guided to make informed decisions about the equipment that will best suit their style and needs while shooting on the streets.
Further, the course moves to the critical area of composition, where students are taught to understand the elements of effective composition. This includes identifying compelling narratives in ordinary street scenes and constructing an image that successfully communicates this story to the viewer.
The topic of storytelling is explored in greater detail across three sessions. Starting with an introduction to the concept of storytelling in photography, the course then delves into the techniques of achieving compositional balance and explores advanced strategies for more effective storytelling.
The next part of the course is dedicated to understanding and manipulating light sources. Common mistakes caused by habit and unmindful perception are discussed, along with strategies to rectify these issues. Additionally, the challenge of keeping moving subjects in focus is tackled, equipping students with the skills to handle tricky situations on the streets.
Following this, the course shifts its attention to the use of light in high contrast photography. This section not only covers the techniques to create punchy, high contrast images but also includes an in-depth study of composition techniques. Furthermore, the course examines which images are more suitable for color and which lend themselves better to black and white, providing students with a nuanced understanding of color in street photography.
The course concludes with a focus on post-processing techniques in Lightroom. Over three sessions, students are guided on the why and how of enhancing their street photography images through editing. The process of transforming raw shots into compelling images that tell a story is demystified.
Finally, the course wraps up with a summary of all the concepts taught, providing students with a consolidated understanding of the world of street photography. With this comprehensive training, students are well equipped to venture into the streets and capture the world around them in an engaging and creative manner.
Acquired Knowledge
How to obtain street photography with narrative component and pleasing to eyes.
The training and developing of seeing eye
Developing of a clear mindset on how to do street photography that evokes viewer's heart
Understanding of essential gear for street photography
Learn to use light source creatively and effectively
How to keep moving subject in focus and how to deal with tricking situations.
The training in seeing the nuances and subtlety
Develop a technique to distinguish what’s relevant for Color and B&W respectively.
Requirements
Very basic camera knowledge, a camera.
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