Class Registration
Admission
- $160.00 - SCAA Members
- $185.00 - Non-Members
Instructor: John Hames
Saturdays | 4 weeks
April 5 - 26
1 - 4pm
Members $160
Non-Members $185
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." – Leonardo da Vinci
Since the beginning of photography’s history, the landscape has drawn the interest of photographers of all persuasions and perspectives. This 4-week course will introduce you to new and interesting approaches to this important genre of photography by examining various artistic, historical, and scientific investigations, all while pursuing an interpretive approach based on your own specific interests. Stretch your legs and your mind as we explore different locations and viewpoints with your cameras. We first meet in the classroom for discussion on topics, materials, and motives. We then venture out to photograph during weeks 2 and 3 to nearby Southern RI locations for discovery and creation during the early spring month of April. For our last class on week 4, you will edit and submit a selection of your images for peer review and critique. (Previous experience with your digital camera is recommended, but not necessary, and some experience with post-processing techniques is recommended but not required. Film enthusiasts should present work that is digitally scanned for our in-class review.)
We will discuss various topics for you to explore with your work, including:
1) botanical studies (the landscape in detail); 2) shooting for black and white; 3) practicing compositional considerations; 4) color theory; 5) in-camera effects (including long exposure); 6) post-processing effects (we do not cover AI); 7) experimenting with alternative formats (iPhone); 8) personal expression; 9) historical references; 10) social and environmental concerns; 11) and creating unconventional landscape imagery.
Recommended equipment: Digital camera; wide-angle and zoom lenses with skylight filters; sturdy tripod; neutral density filters; Photoshop or Lightroom software; extra camera battery; flash drive for submitting images in class.
“A good photograph is knowing where to stand.” – Ansel Adams