PHOTOGRAPHY

Marc Aitken

  • An Exploration of Creative Work

    In this deep dive into the creative process, We'll explore several past projects, unearthing lessons learned and new ways to express a creative vision when working with complex photographic shoots with multiple models and real-world set designs.

Mark Mann

  • Session 1: Why is a Portrait a Portrait?

    What makes a portrait more than a record of a moment? How can you tell if you have captured the essence of your subject - more to the point, how can you get the inner being to peak out behind their mask and reveal the light in their eyes? Learn the Do's and Don't's of portrait photography and how to recognise when your subject is really 'in the room'.

  • Session 2: Really Connecting with Your Subject

    Portrait photography is all about human connection. Finding some way to 'recognize the real' in each other can make all the difference between shooting yet another boring photograph or capturing a rare moment of truth. The connection between the photographer and their subject translates beautiful for the camera but how do you quickly establish that connection and command the attention you need?

Frederick Van Johnson

  • Living in a Love/Hate Relationship With Photography

    "Here's a loaded question; Have you ever found yourself resenting photography? Becoming exhausted by the constant ebb and flow of new gear and techniques – bookended by the same old arguments (film v digital, raw v jpeg, Nikon v Canon etc.)?

    In this session, photographer and podcaster Frederick Van Johnson will commiserate with you, and share how he was able to find a way through the darkness. And reignight the flame for his love of the creating!"