Join us at the High Museum in Atlanta for an engaging workshop designed to transform your smartphone snapshots into compelling photographs filled with narrative depth. Participants will get acquainted with their smartphone cameras and built-in editing tools, learning to create captivating compositions while making the most of natural light. The event will also provide opportunities to experiment with studio lighting equipment and work with professional models, enhancing storytelling through photography. At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will showcase their work, which will be printed and matted for presentation.
Important Note: Participants are required to bring their own smartphones, while all other materials will be supplied. While DSLR and other camera types are welcome, the class will focus primarily on smartphones for the sake of convenience in photo sharing.
Week 1: The workshop kicks off with an introduction to smartphone camera functionalities and editing features. Participants will engage in exercises that focus on framing and composition alongside others.
Week 2: Attendees will delve into what constitutes a compelling photograph and learn to harness natural lighting to produce a collection of images that exemplify strong compositional techniques.
Week 3: Participants will explore studio lighting basics, applying common techniques while collaborating with a professional model to create a series of narrative-driven images.
Week 4: The final week will emphasize refining favorite photographs, culminating in a group critique after the prints have been matted. Participants will share their work and reflect on the journey, celebrating the skills they’ve developed throughout the workshop.
