2022 Course – More with photography
More with photography is an initiative of photographer Jaap de Bussy
Partly due to social media, in addition to newspapers, magazines and TV, we are inundated with images. Taking photos has increased exponentially with the introduction of the smart phone, but the quality and shelf life has partly been lost. How do we value a good photo and what distinguishes that photo? How can we take better photos ourselves and ensure that they survive the test of time? This is what this introduction in 6 lessons is about. In a small group we will go through a number of aspects of photography and you will learn to communicate more creatively and clearly in images, where you especially know how to emphasize your personal angle.
The intention of this course is to bring together those who are interested in photography and to invite, inspire and stimulate their creativity for personal broadening.
Program
The course starts on April 2, 2022 on a weekly base in Amsterdam. The sessions are held in Dutch
Each lesson lasts 4 hours (incl. coffee break) The costs are € 250 for 6 sessions. Register by sending an email to address below. State your name, place of residence and telephone number and everything you personally want to provide for interesting participation. You will then receive a confirmation and a payment request. As soon as payment has been received you are sure of participation
From day 2 on every course will start with the evaluation of the previous session and listing all upcoming questions. Then a few participants will present in turn their favorite photo and explain what makes that photo so special to them
Day 1
Introduction and sharing expectations of this couse.
Method and program: How to discuss and evaluate? – genres.
On day 2 everyone will brings their camera
Day 2
Explanation on cameras. Options and limitations.
Content over technique.
Getting started: still life.
Day 3
History: photography vs painting and digital vs analog.
Composition and emphasis. how to use lightconditions.
Getting started: outdoor or portrait.
Prerequisites
No hard criteria are required. A basic interest is important and a camera of your own. Hopefully you’ve already taken a lot of pictures, but you haven’t given much thought to what you want to do with them. We seriously try to use the time to talk about photography and also get started with it, but above all it should be inspiring.
Day 4
Freedom and creativity. – Philosophy and end products. –
Get started: outdoor or portrait.
Assignment for day 5: have your best 5 to 10 photos printed on at least A5 size
Day 5
Discuss and evaluate the presented photo’s as a group. The Edit
Printing, framing and collecting.
Getting Started: Outdoors or Portrait.
Assignment 1: for day 6: choose three images that together tell one story. Special requests for the last lesson?
Assignment 2-: On the last day, tell in about 5 minutes how these lessons contribute to your enjoyment of photography and what you want to do actively with it.
Day 6
Summary/Evaluation. Discuss edits. 4 questions. Personal message to all participants. Optional Exhibition visit. and/or drinks
