The Art of Travel Photography with Mark Edward Harris
Architecture on Location with Stephen Schafer
SPECIALIZED PHOTOGR APHY
© Mark Edward Harris
© Stephen Schafer
Mastering architecture photography and location is a complex yet rewarding process. Like people, buildings have their best side, and choosing your perspective, composition and camera placement for both interiors and exteriors will be a focus. In this workshop we will examine the intricate relationship between architectural design, natural light and the weather, and explain approaches to artificial and natural lighting.
Learn the concepts and techniques to consistently create powerful and compelling travel images. Whether you enjoy shooting wildlife, landscape, people or any other kind of travel photography, instructor Mark Edward Harris will explain what goes into making great pictures—from a complete digital workflow solution to finding and shaping your personal artistic voice. The workshop will place heavy emphasis on creating images with “purpose”. We will look at how you approach your image making and the basic elements of a successful photograph. Split into three parts, the day begins with a presentation on creating emotionally compelling images. Additionally, Mark will demonstrate his travel photography workflow, including post-production in Lightroom and Photoshop. Part two focuses on portfolio reviews of everyone’s work. Learning how to critically analyze work is an indispensable skill for a photographer to have. In the end, it’s about finding your vision and voice. Discussion and Q & A finish the day. Topics may include the creative process, the travel story arc (what to shoot and how to shoot it), equipment selection, image processing, the current markets available for travel work (fine art, commercial, book publishers, websites), how to optimize travel shooting to take advantage of different markets, and more.
The class begins with a step-by-step dissection of Stephen Schafer’s assignment work, an examination of famous architectural photographers, and Q&A. We will visit diverse places, discuss how to problem-solve, and plan for the best photographs. The day ends with a real-time twilight “HERO” shoot with Lightroom postproduction. The class includes discussion of equipment choices and techniques from wide and tilt-shift lenses to keystone correction via software, as well as aesthetic decisions such as styling, lighting, filters, HDR, and post-processing software. On the business side, topics include: deliverables, licensing, access, releases, pricing and marketing. Stephen “Schaf” Schafer’s (www.habsphoto.com) thirty-year career has been dedicated to achieving artistic expression through documentary photography. He has pursued his goals primarily through his lengthy, in-depth coverage for National Geographic magazine and its Book Division. Schaf has combined his training and talent to build a reputation for fine commercial, product, corporate and architectural image making, over a 30-year full-time career in professional photography. He now specializes in architectural photography and large format film photography of historic sites which is transmitted to the HABS/HAER collections at the Library of Congress.
Whether you are a novice or a pro, this workshop will have you generating more compelling images, giving you the structure and understanding to refine your skills. Please bring 20 of your favorite images saved as JPEGS (2,000 pixels on the long side). Mark Edward Harris (www.markedwardharris.com) editorial work has appeared in publications such as Vanity Fair, Life, Conde Nast Traveler, GEO, Islands, Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, Playboy and the Los Angeles Times Sunday Magazine. His commercial clients range from The Gap to Coca-Cola to Mexicana Airlines. His books include Faces of the Twentieth Century: Master Photographers and Their Work, The Way of the Japanese Bath, Wanderlust, North Korea, South Korea, and Inside Iran.
One Session Date: Sunday, October 17, 12-8 pm PST Enrollment limit: 15 students Skill/Experience level: Students should have a working knowledge of their camera and the ability to shoot in manual mode. A tripod and a wide lens are required.
One Session Date: Saturday, June 26, 9 am-3 pm PST Enrollment limit: 15 students
Tuition: $295
Skill/Experience level: Open to all levels
Location: Los Angeles Center of Photography, 5566 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016
Tuition: $195 Location: Online Become a Member
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