On-Line Photography Courses

Fundamentals of Photography - Level 3: Perception, Definition & Presentation

This is Course 3 of a series of 4 fundamental on-line classes. An estimated release date for the series is listed below. Each course is designed to be a stand-alone program and also serve as a building block for the following course. This series is designed for beginners as well as intermediate photographers, who may be producing good images ad hoc, but desire to have a greater understanding of basic principles of photography and a progressive foundation, enabling them to advance their vision and image quality.

 
This course Perception, Definition & Presentation is for photographers who seek a path toward acquiring skill levels that will elevate their ability to consistently create moving, powerful and inspiring images across a range of photographic genre. You will be guided away from taking snapshots to "making" images with purpose and meaning.

FEATURES & BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE

1. Written in non-technical terms...
2. Step-by-step easy to understand explanations of fundamentals...

3. Real-life exercises with illustrations, to help you understand concepts...
4. Valuable, practical "Tips", which improve your knowledge, understanding and ability to consistently create high quality images with meaning and filled with emotion…

5. Real-world Assignments, reinforcing what you've learned through the Exercises, so you can see immediate improvements in your work, which will last a lifetime...

Fundamentals of Photography – Level 3: Perception, Definition & Presentation

COURSE OUTLINE - What you will learn...

Overview:

This course introduces you to the process of visualizing, defining and composing your images. These three steps are the most critical aspects of photography. Not understanding Perception and Definition prohibits all photographers from finishing their images successfully – without a thorough knowledge of the principles and process of Perception & Definition, no effective Composition will ever occur.

1. WEEK 1 – The Art of Seeing Learn the critical and important elements of how to “see” an image and what it is that influences our photographic visions, our ability to create – indeed, what is it that we see? Do we see reality? When we come across a unique landscape, a river bend, a perching owl, a hovering butterfly, a musician in performance, etc., what stimulates us to capture the image; what are we recording and why?

Assignments: Create 4 images that clearly exhibit 4 emotions – serenity, isolation, jubilance, dissatisfaction – giving you a foundation of how to effectively capture any emotions a subject or scene may display or emotions you feel when taking the photograph.

2. WEEKS 2 & 3 - Perception / Definition
Once you perceive an image, learn how to define the elements, components and properties of a subject or scene, so that you can begin the process of creating strong compositions…
Assignments: Create 8 images showing that you understand how to successfully define and interpret the image you have taken.

3. WEEK 4 – Presentation / Composition
Learn how to apply the Perception and Definition process, in order to create visually stimulating and well composed images – grabbing the attention of your viewers.
Assignments: Create 4 images showing successful understanding of Perception & Definition and the principles behind image composition. With this assignment you will apply the knowledge and experience you have gained throughout the course...

Each week you will submit images from the assignments. You and I will communicate directly via e-mail. I will critique each image and make you aware of both the good and what can be improved to strengthen each image.

Images will be uploaded to a private group and lesson website folder. You will be able to interact and communicate with other photographers and read all critiques, so that you can learn from the exchange of ideas.

After completing this course, Fundamentals of Photography – Level 3: Perception, Definition & Presentation, you will have a solid foundation on which to build and develop your skills as a photographer.

Upon completion of the series, you will create images with a level of creativity you may not have thought possible.

Cost of each On-Line, 4 week course: $175
Payments: Through PayPal - major credit cards accepted
Course Duration: 4 weeks
Material: A complete 60 page document. Each week is released separately.
Limit: Each course is limited to 15 photographers
Course Starts: February, 2011

PROMOTION: First 50 registrations - $175. Afterwards - $225

Cancellation: A 50% refund will be given after the first lesson is released, if a written request for cancellation is received before the second lesson is released. No refunds allowed after the second lesson has been released. Photographers who cancel before the second lesson is released, may keep the first week’s lesson, but will not receive further lessons. Photographers who have paid in full, but do not complete lessons, will receive all lessons, but will receive critiques only for images submitted within the 4 week course time. No certificate of completion will be given, unless all assignments are submitted and the course has been completed.

THE COMPLETE FUNDAMENTAL COURSE SERIES

Course 1 – Fundamentals of Photography - Level 1: Creating Images That Inspire (Now available)
Course 2 – Fundamentals of Photography - Level 2: Elements of A Good Image (Now available)

Course 3 – Fundamentals of Photography - Level 3: Perception, Definition & Presentation (Now available)

Course 4 – Fundamentals of Photography - Level 4: Composition - Putting It All Together (Estimated release date: January 2011)