All About Composition

All About Composition

This photography workshop looks at the A-Z of photo composition. Taking great images is a matter of learning foundational techniques and ‘finding your photographic eye’. 

Photography is an intricate study that can fill a lifetime literally! Not only in terms of learning and implementing technical elements of how to control exposure and light but understanding the wonders of composition and how to  create strong and engaging and memorable  imagery.

Taking great images is a matter of learning foundation techniques and ‘finding your photographic eye’. In this workshop we discover how to create a well-composed picture and how to communicate its message clearly and effectively. Get behind the lens and journey through the expansive displays and exhibits that are literally filled with endless photographic opportunities. We will show you how to come away with some great pictorial stories .

Taking control of the camera is one thing but taking control of your vision is another.

Details:

This 4 hr workshop is perfect for photographers at all levels.  We look at the elements of design that represent the building blocks of any photograph.

Composition uses forms, shadows, colours and lines  and is key to crafting a work that can truly be called art. You will learn to compose with depth of field as well as learn the very important skill of planning and positioning background elements to set the subject. Also explore the various ways to use light in your images and the effects we can create using different shutter speeds. Most importantly you will learn in easy steps how to use composition to create stunning photographs.

In this workshop as in all our workshops our philosophy is to practise as we learn. This session will be a mixture of practical as well as theory.

What we cover:

• Composition: understanding the basic concepts.
• Depth of field and blurred backgrounds
• Natural light and its properties
• Framing – wide angle to close-up
• Using angles to create interest
• Rule of Thirds. ...
• Symmetrical Composition. 
• Leading lines/ Diagonals / Straight and Circular lines 
• creating mood using lines, shapes and form.
• How to use geometry in your compositions
• How to use textures and patterns
• Distortion and form
• Frame in a Frame.

What you will learn:

• The essentials of composition
• How to use  linear perspective 
• How to use Lines, curves and the importance of colour placement
• Understanding form 
• Arranging visual elements in your frame
• When to  create monochromatic compositions
• How to create mood and emotion in your pictures

About the workshop:

Tutors: a professional photographer
and a photographer’s assistant (subject to group size)

Class size: minimum 4; maximum 10

Time: 8am to 12 pm on selected Sundays. Please arrive 15 minutes early so we can start the workshop on time

Meeting point: 55 -57 Flood Street Leichhardt

What to bring:

• Your compact camera or DSLR camera and lenses
• Fully charges batteries
• Flash (if you have one)
• Notebook, pen, hat and water

FURTHER INFORMATION

Detailed Aperture Club course notes will be emailed to you on completion of each workshop. 

Camera kits are available for $75 per workshop if you want to experiment using a professional DSLR camera. Kits include a camera, lens and other equipment (flash/tripod) appropriate to the particular tutorial. Kits are limited, so make sure you reserve one when you confirm your workshop. 

Workshops do not include drinks, meals/snacks, public transport or parking

IMPORTANT

While we will understand life throws us challenges  in certain circumstances,  your last minute cancellation can  run the risk of disappointing others. We will run a workshop on a minimum number  so as not to disappoint you but  If the class is a small one than last minute cancellations cannot be changed. If the class is a full class then we can certainly accomodate  rebooking you on other date. 

WEATHER:

If it looks as if the weather will be unsuitable on the day, we’ll contact you early in the morning. In the event of cancellation, you can select an alternative workshop date.