Description:
Under the expert guidance of renowned photojournalist David Butow, participants will delve into strategies to hone their vision on-site and bring dynamic scenes to life. This workshop is designed to elevate photographers' personal style and skill by blending comprehensive instruction with hands-on practice in the vibrant cityscape of Los Angeles.
The workshop kicks off with an in-depth introduction on the first day, where David Butow shows examples from his work as a photojournalist, explaining his approach from preparation to pressing the shutter. This session will cover managing mental focus in complex and challenging scenes, how to anticipate movement, and sophisticated framing strategies, all while emphasizing the unique capabilities of Leica cameras and lenses. The discussion is designed to inspire the participants for photographing the next day.
On the second day, students will take to the streets of Los Angeles for an immersive on-location shooting experience (LOCATION TBA). This day is dedicated to applying learned techniques in real-world scenarios, capturing the dynamic energy of the city. Under David's mentorship, participants will look for interesting light and subjects, practice quick thinking, concentration and adaptability, all essential skills for engaged photography. Participants can work mostly on their own, or more closely with David and co-instructor Michael Baker from the Leica Akademie.
The workshop culminates on the third day with a comprehensive image review and critique session. This reflective session with David will discuss building a tight edit, post processing tips and help the participants “lock in” techniques that they’ve learned. The idea is to lay down a solid foundation that will inspire confidence and creative energy for the participants’ photographic journey.
Topics Covered:
- Choice of equipment and simplification of technical approach
- How to get in a good headspace before you arrive on the scene
- Dealing with distractions and challenging environments
- Photographing strangers
- Using whatever light exists to your advantage
- Employing “observational empathy” to predict movement
- How to combine timing with framing to create dynamic compositions
- Editing and post-processing strategies
Who should take this workshop:
Photographers who are at an intermediate to advanced level that are looking to expand their skills in capturing action and narrative.
Agenda:
Class Dates: October 18th – 20th 2024
Friday, Oct 18th: 4pm-6pm
Introduction.By showing examples of his own work and photographers he likes, David will distill his decades of experience photographing and creating dynamic compositions. A discussion of his approach will provide the participants with strategies to apply to photographing the next day.
Saturday, Oct 19th: 10am – 6pm
Shooting on Location. The class will meet at (LOCATION TBA). The class will then commence shooting with moments of individual instruction from David for each student. Akademie Instructor, Michael Baker will also be available for any technical assistance.
Sunday, Oct 20th: 10am – 5pm
Image Editing and Critique.The class reconvenes back at the Leica Store Los Angeles for a day of editing and image critique
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