Sign In FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPOSITION
This is a 3 hours long seminar focusing on one of the most ignored aspects; FUNDAMENTALS OF PERSONAL COMPOSITION
1.    Introductions
2.    Intuitive and technical approaches to composition
3.    Intuitive composition—trusting your eye to see
4.    Tonalism and perception
5.    Observe, recognize –Frame!
6.    Narrative photography
a.    capturing the essence of moments and emotion
b.    dramatic lighting
c.    mood boards: tenor, colour palettes, props, fabric, textures
7.    Photo shoot characters and lighting
1.    Narrative characterization: Degas’ Ballerina
2.    Narrative characterization: Barnstorming Aviatrix
3.    Narrative characterization: Film Noire Heroine
Who should attend:
For all those with a solid foundational understanding of exposure and camera controls, seeking to explore a new topic and add to their portfolio.
Equipment
Camera gear to include camera bodies, lenses-50mm to 105mm, laptops if you plan on tethering, batteries & memory cards
Duration: three hours
Q & A post the seminar hours
You will be working with a professional model. You will also be provided with a limited model release for you to use the images you capture during the seminar on your web site or for promotional purposes in your portfolio.
Furthermore, you also get a certificate of completion.
Total number of participant – 10
Early bird registration gets an additional 10% discount on any future course offering with the Digital Photo Academy.
Instructors: Lauretta Menedez & Asif Raza
Organizer
For decades, photography has been central to my career all the way from teaching at the academic level to producing forensic evidence for environmental damage and litigation. I am especially passionate about inspiring students through experience and experimentation as a method to develop creative vision and camera skills. My workshops offer students a unique opportunity to find their potential for composing stunning images through creativity and technical mastery.
served in various positions in the past two decades, both as a photographer and businessman. He is one of the founding members of VISAGE, a renowned fashion publication in the Indian subcontinent. Over thirty years, Asif has had opportunities to work with global organizations such as include Ogilvy and Mather, Saatchi and Saatchi, J. Walter Thomson, Grays Advertising besides many other prestigious clients like P & G, Beecham, DeBeers, UniLevers, Pepsi, Coke, Fuji Film and Kodak besides many others. as well as some the leading advertising agencies. These experiences allowed him to be the mentor he is today.
