The Art of Seeing:

Photography Basics and Beyond Workshop

Unlock the secrets of photography and elevate your skills to new heights with our immersive workshop. Geared toward a beginner or intermediate enthusiast looking to refine your technique, join us on a journey to capture the breathtaking beauty of the world around you.

Workshop Highlights:

Expert Guidance: Learn how to capture awe-inspiring images from a seasoned photographer. Benefit from personalized feedback to enhance your unique style.

Look Beyond the Obvious: You will learn to develop an eye for detail and how to capture the world from different perspectives. Understand what to look for in a subject including composition and how light plays an integral role in creating an image.

Technical Mastery: Go beyond the automatic setting to the manual mode utilizing aperture, shutter speed and ISO to create a spectacular image. Learn how the shutter priority controls motion and how the aperture priority influences depth of field to capture any environment.

Constructive Critiques: Learn how to enhance your work with insightful group discussions.

Small Group Setting: Enjoy an intimate learning environment with a limited number of participants, fostering a collaborative and supporting atmosphere.

Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow photographers, share insights and build lasting relationships with the photography community.

Workshop Details:

Format: There will be three 90-minute sessions of classroom instruction.

Dates:

April 2, 2024, 7:00pm to 8:30pm

April 9, 2024, 7:00pm to 8:30pm

April 16, 2024, 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Location: Beyond Art Gallery, 5110 MacArthur Blvd. NW, Washington, DC 20016

Price $180.00, early bird discount 10% until March 15th, 2024- Use code EARLY at checkout

What’s Included:

·      Expert-led instruction

·      Workshop materials

·      Certificate of participation

Requirements:

·      SLR, DSLR or a mirrorless camera

·      Bring a camera with a fully charged battery

·      Tripod or monopod

·      Basic understanding of your camera settings

About the Instructor:

Howard Clare majored in photography and visual communications while attending The George Washington University. As principal of HC Creative Communications, a successful brand design and marketing firm, he directed photo shoots for organizations including The National Cancer Institute and The Washington Post Company.

Howard has been discovering visual inspiration for over 45 years. His nature and urban photo imagery speak of contrast, form, and texture. Howard’s eye for unexpected detail often transforms to the abstract. With the use of natural light, his imagery suggests a painterly style, transforming the visual world to a photograph by painting with light.

Howard’s travels inspire his photography which has been exhibited in individual and group shows.