Photography: Beyond the Camera (In Houston)

[TM_Images]

Hello!

TPF Member Angelo asked me the other day if I were going to be teaching "Photography: Beyond the Camera" in Houston. I told him that if we could get 8 people together, I would be happy to come down on an agreed upon date, and teach all three sessions in one long day. So far, we have had three people express their interest. I would love to come down and bring this class to you. Post below if you are interested, and we can try to get the class going. Thanks!

Tom

[Coelus]

I would be interested.

[photonewb]

Originally Posted by Coelus

I would be interested.

depending on price

[Kym Kilcrease]

I would be interested depends on the price

[TM_Images]

Hello!

Thanks for the interest! That brings the number interested up to 6. I would love to get two more, but would debate coming down for six anyway. The workshop price is $349.00 for 12 hrs of teaching, but for TPF members, the price is reduced to $296.00 (a 15% savings). The class is normally taught in three 4-hour sessions, but to bring this to Houston, I am going to put all that teaching in one day.

The class will run from 8AM - 8PM, and the location is still TBD. The possible date I am looking at is Sunday, March 1st. Let me know your thoughts on that date. TPF member Angelo is the driving force behind bringing this class down there, and he asked me to elaborate on the class in a different thread. Below is my response to him.

Thanks for the question. When dealing with a subject as nebulous as "Beyond the Camera" I have struggled to put into words what the class is really about. Unlike many of my other workshops, there are not software features, technical information, or other touchstones for us to measure our progress by. However, let me describe each of the three session, the topics we cover, and the discussions we have.

Overall, we are seeking the answer to the question, "What make a stunning photo?"

Session One: Light, History, and Design :: In this class we begin by taking a look at light, and how we as photographers use it to reveal what we see. We also begin to look the history of photography, and how it is applicable to us today. Finally, we wrap up with a discussion on the basic principals of design, how these are applied to photography, and what four things make up every photographic image.

Session Two: Critique, Depth, and Agenda :: In this session, we discuss how it is that we can evaluate a photograph, and by what system and merit can we judge it. We get beyond, "I like that...because" and start to identify what is in a photograph that we can relate to and appriciate. We also examine what is meant by "Depth" in a photograph. What makes an Ansel Adams print different than a snapshot, and by what methods can we as photographers control the how deep our images resonate with our audience. Finally, we touch on the basic imprint that each photographer lends to their work. This is their style, though I refer to it as an "Agenda." We leave a legacy of ourselves in each photograph even when we have no intention of doing so.

Session Three: The Current State and Legacy of Photography :: This wide ranging class covers how photography fits into our lives and how we as photographers contribute to the tidal mass of the arts. We also discuss what photography might look like in 50 years. We wrap up with an in depth look at all we have covered and how it relates to our "Vision."

The class includes critiques, readings, video presentations, slides, discussions, and much more. If I could teach only one class, this would be the one! Thanks for your question, and let me know if that helped!

I would love to get down there and work with you guys. Let me know about the date and how it works for your schedules. Thanks!

[Cornbread]

I'd be interested. Being new to the world of fancy cameras, I'd love to learn as much as I can.

[Coelus]

The date and time is good for me.