Photography Workshops in English
A, Photography for beginners
I will teach you to use your camera to the full so your photos will have a quality of the image beyond the ordinary family/friend photo.
In this 8 hours workshop you will:
- Become familiar with those little icons in your camera; in order to get the most out of it.
- Nurture your creativity, and take that extra step beyond pre-sets programs.
- a) Learn what is Aperture, shutter speed, ISO, WB, and much more!
- b) Basic lighting
- c) Composition
- If the workshop is given individually lesson can be adjusted to your interest.
Some of the topics covered in the workshop:
- Digital cameras and lenses
- How to hold the camera properly
- Camera controls
- Exposure
- ISO sensitivity
- Aperture
- Exposure Compensation
- Focal Length and Perspective
- Depth of field
- Methods of exposure measurement
- White Balance
- Focus, sharpening, and shooting modes
- Basic recommended camera settings
- The tripod and its use
- The basics of flash photography
- Camera accessories
B, Studio Photography
Would you like to expand your photography knowledge? Come and join me on this workshop where I will teach how to photographs in a studio and what you need to start your own basic set up.
In this one 8 hours workshop you will:
- Be confident when working with strobes
- Create the look you want whenever you want as you won't depend on natural light
Lessons:
- a) What a studio is made of?
- b) Controlling the light.
- c) Exploring the lighting.
Some of the topics covered in the workshop:
- In-depth look at flash heads
- Syncing cameras to flash heads
- Using radio triggers and sync cords
- Using a light meter
- Controlling and balancing stops of light
- How to take exposure readings correctly
- Controlling one light
- Using reflected light
- Creating Low and High Key effects
- Using white, gold and silver reflected light
- Creating and controlling rim lighting
- Creating diffused light
- Using fill lights
- Using hair lights
- Using background lights
- How to balance background & foreground exposures
C, Portrait Photography
In every portrait taken there is a little of the photographer personality , isn't it?
Of course there’s a lot to consider in terms of lighting, posing and camera settings but beyond that, a portrait picture is a way to show people how they are? how they want to be seen? or how other people see them? So what is a portrait? As a photographer you have the final word.
This workshop is designed to take you through the journey of portraiture beyond the technical aspects. We will work mainly with natural light but will show the benefits as well of artificial light.
After this workshop you are going to know:
- How to observe the environment so as to guide your aesthetic choices:
- How to "read" light
- How to connect with your subjects and how you prepare them for the experience of having their portrait taken.
- How to place your subject
- Which settings use in your camera according to your desired result
- How to frame and compose an image to highlight or minimise the subject
- And more…
Technical prerequisites for this workshop:
You can particiapte with any camera but be aware of
a) if you want to use your mobile you won't be able to use studio lights.
b) if you want to use a DSLR you should be able to use manual mode, the semi-automatic modes or be familiar with the shutter speed, aperture, white balance concepts (or have taken my beginners workshop :-)
D, Mobile Photography
This mobile photography course will show you everything you need to know to take great photos with nothing more than an mobile phone. It is designed to show you practical tips so that you can easily learn how to apply them.
This class is more about learning how to compose your photos and basic lighting principles. You must remember a camera is just a tool and you can either take great photos or terrible ones.
This workshop lat 2 hours.
E, Individual course or team buildings
None of the above fits you?
Would you like a team-building photo-class to know better your colleagues? Do you have a concrete idea of what you want to learn? Do you require an individual approach to your current knowledge or schedule?
Let me know your needs and I can tailor a program that will fit you the best.
When does it all start?
April 2023:
Saturday 1st Photography for beginners part 1 4hrs
Sunday 2nd Photography for beginners part 2 4 hrs
Saturday 15th Portrait Photography 7hrs
Saturday 22nd You can visit me on this fair https://www.livinginbrno.cz/
Saturday 29th Photography for beginners 8hrs
Are you too busy on weekends and can only Monday to Friday? Send me a message and let's talk.
Where?
In my studio: náměstí 28. října 1104/17, 602 00 Brno - Černá Pole.
Up to three people per class
Prices:
- Studio Photography 3290Kč
- Photography for beginners 2920Kč
- Portrait photography 3000Kč
- Mobile photography 1499Kč
Requirement:
Any digital or film camera allowing work in manual or semi-automatic mode(s). If you are not sure let me know and I can check with you.
Individual lessons or bigger groups?
Send me a message describing your needs and I will prepare something for you.
Carlos López
Fotografické služby
Provozovatel: Carlos Alberto López Ramos
IČO: 75183331
About the Instructor
I pursued a career in photography from 1998 to 2000 in Peru and step one was earning my degree. Then from 2001 till 2005 I worked in a national daily and then for its magazine. Some of my work can be seen in this link.
After my stint with in magazine photography, I worked as portrait photographer on cruise ships like this:
Traveled all around the Caribbean until 2008, when I came to Brno to be with my son :-D I mostly focus on fine art photography which you can see in this website:
www.carloslopezphoto.com
My approach is to first show you how the camera works and then how to adapt yourself to different light situations and make the most of it. Not need to be concerned too much about your gear: a lot of my photos are done with a camera from 2006! So it's not only about the camera.
Gift Voucher
My photo workshop is available to purchase as a gift voucher, just contact me to agree on the delivery ;)
Get in touch
Policies:
If the student doesn't show up for some reason, to scheduled lesson, no refund will be made. We can agree on another day to compensate the missed class.
If I miss a lesson with you, then a refund will be happily made and if you agree, we can meet on any suitable day to make up for the missed class.
If you purchase the full workshop and you decide after any amount of lessons that you do not want to continue and you request a refund, no refund will be given.
Payment for the workshop is taken in advance, before the first lesson.
If the student decides to cancel his/her participation with at least 3 days' notice before the first workshop starts, then a full refund of the reservation or full workshop fee will be given.
If the student cancel within less than 24 hours notice before the workshop begins, then no refund will be made.
If the student cancel after later than 3 days before the first workshop starts, the reservation fee (500 kc) is not refunded.
Some images from your home work or class exercises may be used as student work samples. You retain all your copyright.
For any question please contact me on +420 773 228 or use the form above.