Walden in Focus
‘Walden In Focus’ Street Photography Workshop And Exhibition
Saturday 21st July, 9.15am – 5pm
Course Aims and Itinerary
The ‘Walden In Focus’ one-day workshop is a photography course with a difference. At the end of the course attendees will be invited to submit their work for selection to an exclusive two-week exhibition. The aim of both the workshop and the exhibition is to celebrate the people of Saffron Walden. It is targeted at anyone who knows where the ‘on’ switch is on their camera, but wants to improve both their control over the camera and their techniques to successful shooting. ‘
‘Street’ is a genre of photography that’s been around for years but is currently taking the photography world by storm. It’s about finding the extraordinary in the ordinary and is a fun and rewarding form of photography. If you’re bored of taking photos of sunsets, are willing to learn new and exciting techniques, want to learn some useful tips before going on holiday and want to step your photography up a gear, this course is for you.
Course Aims
• Understanding the basic theory of photography
• How a (digital) camera works
• Taking control of your camera
• Building confidence in taking photos in public
• Learning a ‘new’ genre of photography
• Learning tips and techniques to successful and creative shooting
• Practical time spent on the street with hands-on help
• Submission of images into the Walden In Focus exhibition
• Display of Walden in Focus exhibition
Itinerary
9.30 Start and Introductions
9.45 Positive critique of attendees’ submitted images
10.15 What is street photography? Know Your Rights
10.30 Examining the masters of street photography
11.00 Coffee
11.15 Photography and camera theory
11.45 Basic photography tips and tricks
12.15 Street photography tips and techniques
13.00 Lunch
14.00 Post production basics
14.40 Q&A
15.00 Afternoon photo-walk
The emphasis of the day is on fun, participation and positive encouragement.
You will be required to submit five recent images that you have taken ‘in the street’.
Please email these photographs to furlongphoto@gmail.com by the 14th July. Images should be no less than 1500px along the longest side.
The cost of the course is £119, which covers the whole day and includes lunch. It also covers the cost of printing and framing the winning images on high-grade photographic stock, as well as the hanging and curation of the images at the exclusive Walden In Focus exhibition at Urban Picnic Photography Gallery.
This is a great opportunity to get your best photos from camera to public display.
For more information and bookings please contact Karen Sheairs on 07759 823 573, or Marta Hill at Urban Picnic on 01799 521 030.
Space is limited so book soon, and don’t forget to submit your five images by 14th July!
