As a photographer, how do we see? What makes people, places, and things so fascinating while simultaneously so intimidating? How do we identify and then approach scenes and subjects without disturbing the story?
Welcome to our Advanced Street Photography Intensive, where, after a brief technical review of the exposure triangle & composition, participating photographers will embark on the local streets with cameras in hand. Each outing will offer the opportunity for an in-depth classroom review by our peers while diving into the careers of those photography giants in this field. Our overall goal is to take our photographic skills to the next level and refine our ability to “see” while furthering our prowess on the street.
We will wrap the day with a much stronger understanding of street photography and how best to capture the world around us in a still image that speaks volumes.
LECTURE TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:
- Advanced composition techniques: Layering/Separation, Juxtaposition, Reflection
- Show a series of classic street photographs from masters such as: Cartier-Bresson, Gordon Parks, Mary Ellen Mark, Bruce Gilden, Vivian Maier, then discuss their techniques which make them stand above the rest.
- Review & Critique images – What works and what can be further improved
- Focus and the Psychology of people and their movement: Zone focusing, How people move, How people react to their surroundings, Closeness and Spontaneity
- Projects and Theme: Creating images under a unified theme and purpose. Looking for emotion in your subject.
- Combine the above with the exposure triangle.
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:
10:30 am-11:30 am Review Exposure Triangle & Composition at Samy’s Camera Los Angeles
12:00 pm-1:30 pm Advanced Street Photography Lecture Samy’s Camera Los Angeles
1:30 pm-3:00 pm Advanced Street Photography Hands-On Shoot
3:00 pm-4:00 pm Advanced Street Photography Review & Critique at Samy’s Camera Los Angeles
**Attendees may shoot with either film or digital cameras. However, for those shooting film cameras, we ask that you also bring a digital camera and shoot some digital photos so that you may participate in the review portion of the workshop.
**All attendees are asked to bring three of their favorite street photographs they have taken to share with the class during discussion.
**The optional 10:30 am Beginning Camera/Photography Refresher Session is great for those who want to brush up on reviewing exposure triangles and composition.
Instructor Bio:
Whether in photography or moving pictures, photographer and filmmaker Todd Felderstein found his niche early on capturing people through visual storytelling. Todd is published internationally having shot for many top PR and commercial firms. He photographed the award-winning No Smoking campaign for the City of Los Angeles, covers for Black Belt Magazine and recent sessions with Cheryl Hines and presidential candidate Robert Kennedy, Jr. Todd was a fixture in the music scene working with the late Burt Bacharach, Quincy Jones, Scarlet Rivera, Tommy Eyre, Booker T. and a good handful of Grammy and Oscar winners. As a director, Todd’s scripted and documentary productions have screened in festivals around the world from Cannes to Los Angeles. Today many of these productions can be found on your favorite streaming services. Todd is an artist-in-residence as a directing member of the Actors Studio and is behind the upcoming stage adaptation of Dan Millman’s, Way of the Peaceful Warrior.
Forever a mentor, Todd created and supported curricula for a variety of nonprofits empowering hundreds of teen visual artists in challenged communities. Organizations include The Story Project, the Boys and Girls Clubs, the San Pedro Int. Film Festival, LACP, UCLA, HUD, and others. Todd’s “Street” and “Portrait” workshops for both adults and teens have been an annual staple at the Los Angeles Center of Photography since 2016. Todd’s most recent exhibits are the “Children of Men” and “Famina,” both for Gallerium Art. He was recently published in Docu Books’ Best in Street Photography.”
By registering for this workshop, you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions. Click here to view our Terms and Conditions. Cancellations or refund requests must be made via email at least 30 days prior to the course. You will be required to sign a waiver in order to attend the hands-on workshop.
