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Starting in Waterloo, near the London Eye, we will walk along the Thames going east, past the South Bank, Tate Modern, Globe Theatre, Borough Market and Tower Bridge. On both courses, after shooting we will look at our work and at editing and image processing techniques using Adobe’s Lightroom, Photoshop and Bridge. | ||
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Shooting on Assignment with Marc Schlossman
Marc is from Chicago and has lived in London for over 20 years. He studied photojournalism at the London College of Communications (formerly the London College of Printing) and began his career shooting news and editorial assignments.
He has contributed to many publications worldwide. His work has evolved into a mix of shooting corporate, travel and reportage for various companies and charity sector clients. Having chosen London as home, he loves the city and sees London with the enthusiastic eye of a visitor. More...
What will I learn on this course?
Having the ability to take the occasional excellent photograph is one thing, but making the most of your time and opportunities, both good and bad, is the key to being a successful professional photographer. This is the skill of organising and shooting a location assignment.
Working as if on assignment, we will show you how to get the most from yourself and from the opportunities we find on location. We will look at how a professional structures a one-day shoot and how they can come back with a series of good pictures no matter the weather.
• Planning and research before arrival on location
• Assessment and planning on arrival
• Planning specific shots and the equipment to get them
• Making the most of light and times of day
• Shooting in adverse conditions
• Photo essay: getting the images required to tell a story
This course is run in one of three spectacular locations in London: The Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew, Greenwich or the River Thames in the Heart of London.
Kew Gardens is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in west London contain 300 acres of historic gardens, glasshouses, designed landscape, decorative structures and water features that are perfect to explore the photography of natural settings.
The course fee does not include the Kew entrance fee, which can be booked online in advance at: www.seetickets.com/kew
Greenwich in southeast London is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is most famous as the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Meridian Line. From a photographic standpoint, Greenwich has huge variety: the Royal Park with fantastic views looking out over the Thames into London, the historic town centre including the busy Greenwich Clocktower Market and many independent shops with individual styles, the impressive architecture of the Old Royal Naval College and the National Maritime Museum. Not to mention the Royal Observatory and the Prime Meridian – Longitude 0º.
The history in the architecture combined with the individual character of today’s town centre, all beautifully located along the Thames, makes Greenwich one of the most beautiful and unusual areas of London.The Thames is the heart of London and provides a visual and historical cross section of the city. Its unique bends, bridges and architecture provide many vantage points and opportunities to express what makes London such a beautiful city.
Cost of this course: £85
£80 if booked in with another course
Dates for this Course
Sunday 19 February 2012 • Greenwich • 10:00 to 14:00
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