An Emphasis on Light and Style

Like a painter transforms a scene with a brushstroke, the photographer uses highlight, shadow, and contrast to create mood and convey personal style. In this course, students learn how the manipulation of light—the photographer’s most powerful tool—can create drama, glamour, mystery, suspense, and fantasy. Through demonstrations and discussions of a variety of media, including painting, video, and photography, the workshop encourages students to view light with a critical eye. This course is limited to 12 students.

Course Level / Prerequisite: Advanced: You are comfortable with your camera, whether film or digital, and with your photographic practice. You have already produced or are working on a body of work. You are proficient in Adobe applications such as Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere, et cetera. You understand printing or portfolio revision processes. You may be seeking ways to strengthen your work through sequencing, theoretical readings, and group critiques.

Students are encouraged to review ICP's Classroom Disclaimer for current information regarding COVID-19 policies, classroom guidelines, and more. These policies are subject to change at anytime.

Courses are subject to minimum enrollment. Please register early, within five days of the start-date, to reduce the likelihood of course cancellation and to ensure you receive all course-related materials in time to prepare for class. Registration for this course will close one day prior to the start date of the course.

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