School of Photography
Teenage Summer Camps in Photography
These courses run for two weeks from:
New Dates for 2012
Week One (Introduction to Photography):
16th July - 20th July 2012
Times: 11.00 am - 1.00 pm each day
Week One (Portfolio): 16th - 20th July 2012
2.00 pm - 4.00 pm each day
Week Three (Portfolio): 23rd - 27th July 2012
Times: 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm each day
Ages: Secondary level: 12 - 17/18 years
Cost €120 per week or €200 for two courses Intro/Portfolio or two weeks portfolio building.
These courses are suitable for anyone wishing to start the pursuit of photography as a career in the future, or those simply wishing to become more proficient in a fun past-time. Week one is suitable for complete beginners, while week two builds on the first week and is also suitable for those with some previous experience who have not taken the first week.
Week two/three involves starting the basis of a working portfolio, which can be built on over time. Topics considered for this include portraiture, landscape and documentary photography. Students will be taught the fundamentals of exposure, composition and camera techniques using natural lighting as well as some studio portrait techniques. We will also be taking a look at the aesthetics of master photographer throughout the history of photography to gain an insight of what makes a good photograph.
Topics covered include:
• History of Photography, aesthetics and photo theory
• Exposure: Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO
• Camera Settings
• Practical exercises, including field trips
• Review and Critique of students work
• Intro to portraiture and documentary photography
• Downloading/ storing and processing images using a
photo editor
• Portfolio creation
What you will need:
An SLR camera or a compact camera with manual capabilities
To book call 085 2034821 or email: info@brightlife.ie
Places secured with payment.