This course aims to improve the photographic skills of the students through active group and individual assignments and critiques. Group and individual assignments will hone specific techniques that will allow the photographer to capture the destination selected in an artistic and technically proficient way. Various locations will be used to represent the more common situations photographers face whether that is in their backyard or in an exotic locale. Students will learn both from each other as well as the teacher.
Topics:
- How to analyze a situation to maximize the photographic potential
- How to select light sources and the various effects the choices give
- How to capture a sense of place in one frame
- How to capture a sense of place in a photo essay
- How to learn from others in the class as well as professional photographers
Learning Outcomes:
- Learn a set of skills that can be used in any situation whether shooting in your backyard or in an exotic locale
Facilitator: Taylor Kennedy’s cover or feature articles appear in a wide variety of publications including
The Vancouver Sun, The Globe and Mail, National Geographic Magazine, National Geographic Traveler, National Geographic News, WestWorld, Explore and West. Corporate clients have included The City of Victoria, Robert F Kennedy Journalism Awards, and the Government of Prince Edward Island. His work has been exhibited in various galleries including the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History and the National Geographic Society Headquarters. He has worked as a photo editor and photographer for the National Geographic Society for over ten years in various staff and contract positions.