Large Format Photography: An introduction to the Technical and Practical

This course introduces students to large-format photography, specifically what’s involved in using a 4x5 camera. Participants learn core technical aspects of the device and how it differs from medium-format, 35mm, and digital cameras as they make images with the 4x5 camera incorporating both natural light and strobe. Through in-class photo assignments and weekly solo and group challenges, this course aims to expose students to a slower method of working that will help shape their photographic eye and improve the images they make with any camera. This course is limited to 12 students.

Course Level / Prerequisite: Intermediate: You are familiar with a camera, whether film or digital. You understand aperture, shutter speed, exposure, white balance, histograms, and how to control focus. You are comfortable editing and processing your images. You may want to learn how to utilize your camera in a more thoughtful and articulate way, or learn more about lighting or how to utilize theoretical concepts in relation to your portfolio of work.

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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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