Mastering Light to Create a Visual Language
How is light used to photograph in a desert during midday sun? Or when taking the portrait of a Hollywood star? What about photographing a confidential archaeological expedition in the Mayan World? In this workshop participants will have the opportunity to learn not only about lighting techniques, but also about first-hand experience in the field. This is a 2-day workshop led by National Geographic photographers Paolo Verzone & Rubén Salgado Escudero.
The workshop will focus on refining and understanding the use of light in photography. Combining both technical and poetical approaches to light, Verzone and Salgado Escudero will guide 15 participants through the practical and narrative fields of lighting.
The program focuses on practical shooting exercises held in different locations with the aim of working with different lighting techniques and learning how to use different lighting sources (natural light / flash / continuous light). All participants will have the opportunity to discuss their work in group discussions. The workshop also relies on a solid theoretical base: not only photography, but also other forms of visual expression such as cinema and painting will be discussed. The aim is to understand and use light not just as a tool, but also as a language, a language full of meaning, rhetoric, and poetry.
Learning to work with light means learning to deal with time, with the lack of it, with context and landscape, with unexpected obstacles and fleeting opportunities. Light is a constant in photography, but it is never shone in the same way.
What Should Students Bring?
Camera with a lens that can work for portraiture (50-200mm)
Notepad and pen.
Tripod (not mandatory but helpful)
Hourly Schedule
Day 1
- 10:00 - 12:30
- Introduction & Theory
- 12:30 - 13:15
- Lunch with Catering on-site
- 13:15 - 15:30
- Practical Session
Day 2
- 11:00 - 12:00
- Shooting Sessions
- More depth to lightning techniques learned on the first session. Sun, Strobe and Relio continuous light mixed (Paolo brings Relio)
- 12:00 - 13:00
- Small Group Exercises
- (Divide into 3 groups, each gets a different light type) Strobe group Continuous light group Daylight / Cinema light
- 13:00 - 14:00
- Discussions & Conclusion
- Homework will be looked at and discussed as a group with tips on how to improve each situation. Conclusion
- Duration: Multi-Day
Date
- 03 - 04 Mar 2024
- Expired!
Time
- 10:00 - 14:30
Cost
- $250.00
Labels
- Masterclass,
- Workshop
Trainers
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Paolo VerzonePaolo Verzone, an acclaimed photographer with nearly three decades of experience, has shaped a remarkable career capturing the essence of diverse subjects. Notable projects, such as “Seeuropeans” and the “Moscow Project,” showcase his talent. Recognized with World Press Photo and Picture of The Year International awards, Verzone is a Canon Ambassador since 2017. His profound dedication to photography spans continents, themes, and mediums, leaving an indelible mark with striking visual narratives and timeless images.
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Rubén Salgado EscuderoBorn in Madrid, Rubén Salgado Escudero, an acclaimed photographer, transitioned from a successful career in character animation to pursue his passion for photography. His journey to Myanmar in 2014 marked a transformative chapter, earning global recognition for documenting untold stories. With over twenty awards, including Sony World Photography Award and POY Latam, his work, like “Solar Portraits,” has featured in prestigious exhibitions and National Geographic. As a National Geographic Explorer since 2018, Rubén’s cultural sensitivity and narrative prowess continue to inspire through lectures worldwide.
Organiser
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Xposure International Photography Festival
