THE PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY WEEKEND COURSE
£175 - Online
"A fantastic workshop which has hugely improved my portraiture skills"
Drawing inspiration from some of the most important and ground breaking photographers, you will learn a variety of camera techniques and approaches that will bring the most out of your portraiture.
We will analyse the work of Martin Parr, Jane Bown, Richard Avedon, Steve McCurry and many others to explore in detail the dynamic between photographer and sitter.
DAY 1:
- Technical considerations
- Equipment, including essential lenses
- Exploring light. Natural v Artificial
- Inspirational portraiture styles. Learning from the greats
- Considering context
DAY 2:
- Visual narratives. The power of storytelling.
- Practical session. Breaking through the comfort zone!
- Review of the projects
- Q&A
By the end of this intensive two day course, you will have more confidence in your portraiture, both technically and on how to approach your subjects in this popular genre.
On this course, some understanding of aperture, shutter speed and ISO would be beneficial
DATES
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Sat & Sun 8/9 May
PRIVATE PHOTOGRAPHY TUITION
"A few hours of private tuition, tailored to my specific needs, was
invaluable in supporting my ambition and creative direction."
Personal tuition is specifically tailored to a photographer's needs. This can include:
An in-depth review and critique of images
Explanation of technique and application
Going out to shoot and a review of photographs afterwards
Aesthetic considerations in photography
Private tuition can be one to one or a small group
Please contact me for full details and rates.
" A great exploration of this fascinating genre of photography"
On this new on-line course will be looking at experimental and conceptual image makers and how you can apply some of their techniques to your own work.
There is a rich creative tradition of abstraction in photography and you will have the opportunity to examine and discuss in detail the work of practitioners of this fascinating genre, these include:
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Wolfgang Tillmans
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Cig Harvey
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Aaron Siskind
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Man Ray
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Thomas Ruff
Influenced by these great artists, you will then experiment with abstraction and create your own images which will then be reviewed in the class.
DATES
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Saturday 17th April
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Wednesday 12th May
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Wednesday 7th July
MASTERS OF PHOTOGRAPHY I
£95 - Online
"A fascinating dive into some amazing photographers"
We will explore the work of some of the most influential and game changing photographers, including:
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Edward Weston
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Arnold Newman
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Vivien Maier
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Jane Bown
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Martin Parr
You will also be shooting a project which we will review in the online class.
DATES
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Friday 16th April
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Monday 7th June
MASTERS OF PHOTOGRAPHY II
£95 - Online
More extraordinary photographers and their amazing legacies.
In this class we will look at the work of:
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Gordon Parks
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Dorothea Lange
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Mary Ellen Mark
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Philip Lorca diCorcia
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Susan Meiselas
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Alfred Stieglitz
You will also be shooting a project which we will review in the online class.
DATES
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Monday 24th May
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Saturday 3rd July
THE MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY DAY
£95 - Online
"If you look closely enough, it is possible to
take an interesting photograph of anything"
(Garry Winogrand)
The magical world of close up macro photography.
On this one day course, you will learn how to use your camera and lens to produce stunning images.
You will also understand how lighting (natural and artificial) plus good composition and pin-point focusing can transform your shots. We will also cover how to use 'focus stacking' in your macro work.
A packed day of learning of shooting!
DATES
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Wednesday 14th April
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Saturday 26th June
CORPORATE TUITION
"Nigel ran photography workshops for our staff, to help us improve the quality of our visual output. Nigel is responsive, highly personable, and a great instructor."
Working with many leading companies such as SwissRe, The Flamingo Group and Herbert Smith Freehills, we have the experience to put together a bespoke photography teaching experience for any size of group at your company.
Please contact me for further details and rates.
THE F64 GROUP
Online - £95
Redefining Photography itself.
“Photography should be used for a recording of life, for rendering the very substance and quintessence of the thing itself, whether it be polished steel or palpitating flesh.”
Edward Weston
The hugely influential 'F64 Group' believed in the “innate honesty” of the camera.
The group listed amongst its members some of the greats of photography - Weston, Ansel Adams and Immogen Cunningham.
On this fascinating workshop, we will explore in detail their manifesto, goals and how their pioneering work still influences photographers today.
You will also be shooting a project which we will review in the online class.
DATES
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Wednesday 26th May
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Monday 12th July
