Courses & Workshops
Approaches to Portraiture - Studio Workshop
This workshop will introduce you to studio lighting for portraiture. The aim of the course is explore a variety of approaches to portraiture, which will help you to develop your own individual style. The course will cover the following key areas: lighting your subject, using both available and studio lighting; use of film and digital media;use of different camera formats; choice of location; making the most of a variety of light sources; different stylistic approaches and less expensive alternatives to studio-based flash photography. Follow this link to view examples of some of the images produced on our Studio Portraiture course with Dave Monaghan.
This course is held on four consecutive Thursday nights from 7.00pm - 9.30pm.
Tutors: David Monahan, independent photographer.
No. of places: Maximum of 6 places
Course Fee: €245. (Gallery Members €225)
New Autumn 2010 Course start dates:
- September 2nd 2010 (one place left)
- October 14th 2010 (six places left)
What do I need to know? This course is ideal for anyone who knows the basics of photography (film,and/or digital file processing, use of manual camera, printing techniques,etc)
What does the course entail?
This course will enable you to explore the creative possibilities of studio- and available light. Participants will be shown the lighting set-up of several established
'looks' and have the opportunity to photograph a model and another member of the class. This course will focus on the the importance of communication with the sitter, and explore practical ways to control light without spending thousands of
euros on equipment. The workshop will also discuss printing techniques;digital file editing;storage and output considerations,which can be utilised in order to fine finish your images.
What do I need to bring? Participants should bring a camera; film or digital SLR. Studio lights, backdrops, tripod and exposure meter will be supplied.
Where does the course take place? This course is held in the Gallery of Photography exhibition space, located on the first floor of our building in Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2.
How do I book a place? Places are booked only on receipt of full course fee (non refundable). Phone booking can be made using Mastercard or Visa. Please note we cannot accept bookings by email. In order to secure a place we advise that you book well in advance as places are heavily oversubscribed.
How do I prepare? There is extra information available here as a .pdf document. This is required advance reading material for all course participants.
Terms and Conditions:
Places are booked only on receipt of full course fee which is non refundable and non transferable.
The Gallery reserves the right to cancel or postpone a course if necessary. The Gallery does not accept responsibility for injury to individuals or any loss or damages to property or personal possessions. This does not affect your statutory rights.
Gallery of Photography
Meeting House Square
Temple Bar
Dublin 2
Ireland
The Gallery, Bookshop & Darkrooms are open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11am - 6pm Sundays, 1-6pm.
t: +353 1 671 4654
t: +353 1 677 9057
t+f: +353 1 670 9293
Email Us info@galleryofphotography.ie
Staff
Director
Tanya Kiang
Projects Manager
Trish Lambe
Digital Arts Manager
Daniel Scully
Administration / Marketing Manager
Darragh Shanahan
Bookshop Manager
Michael Lawlor
Darkroom & Facilities Manager
Pete Smyth
