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Think you’ve got an eye for a good picture? This masterclass will help you fulfil your true potential as a photographer. Over the course of five days, some of the UK’s most passionate photographers will teach you how to make the most of your digital camera. You’ll master the technical basics, take part in fun photo-walks, and even get the chance to have your work exhibited at Guardian HQ and on our website.
Ideal for 16-21 year olds*, the course includes plenty of practical exercises and tailored tuition, where you’ll receive guidance from expert photographers. Our enthusiastic tutors include fine art photographer Anthony Epes, Guardian head of photography Roger Tooth, award-winning Guardian photographer David Levene, and William Reveall, whose food photography has illustrated cookbooks by star chefs such as Mary Berry. Whether you’re interested in a career in photography, or want to make your Instagram images stand out from the crowd, the course is a fantastic opportunity to learn new skills and create a portfolio of images to be proud of.
*The course is ideal for 16-21 year olds, however we may be able to accommodate students who are slightly older than this. Please email our team for advice at masterclasses@theguardian.com.
Course schedule
- Day 1 – What it’s like to be a Guardian photographer / Technical basics (part 1)
- Day 2 – Technical basics (part 2) and portraits / The art of creative composition
- Day 3 – Still life photography / The first photo-walk
- Day 4 – The second photo-walk / How to edit your work
- Day 5 – Group feedback / Exhibition at Guardian HQ
PLEASE NOTE: All students must bring along their own digital DSLR camera and charger – no cameras will be provided
Showcase event
- If you wish to take part in the group exhibition and have your work featured on the Guardian website, you will need to email your two best photographs to us by the end of the class on Thursday. Our friendly staff and tutors will be on hand to help on the day.
- Parents, guardians and family friends are welcome to join us at the Guardian offices in King’s Cross for an exhibition from 2.30pm-4pm on Friday 28 August. Please RSVP to masterclasses@theguardian.com by Monday 24 August if you would like to attend. We’ll be joined by some very special guests, including top Guardian photojournalists and editors!
Tutor profiles
Roger Tooth is head of photography for the Guardian and Observer. He has many years of experience as a photographer, having worked as a staff photographer for IPC magazines and later as a freelancer for the Guardian and other publications. In 2010, David edited Eyewitness Decade published by Guardian Books.
Anthony Epes is a fine art and commercial photographer whose work has featured in the Guardian, French Photo, Time Out, The Big Issue and many other international publications. He has published two books, London at Dawn and Paris at Dawn, and is currently working on further instalments shot in Venice, New York and Istanbul. Find out more about Anthony on his website.
David Levene has worked as a photographer for the Guardian since 2001, after graduating from Camberwell College of Art. His work also appears regularly in architectural and design magazines. David’s awards include winning first prize for Live News Photograph of the Year at the Press Photographers Year Awards in 2010, for his work documenting the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti.
William Reavell is a food photographer with 18 years’ experience. His work has featured in cookbooks for Mary Berry, Rick Stein, Sophie Grigson and James Martin, among others. William also mentors photographers, sharing his knowledge and experience in the key techniques for taking successful still life images.
Details
Date: Monday 24-Friday 28 August 2015
Times: 10.30am-4pm
Location: The Guardian, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU
Price: £599 (includes VAT, booking fee, lunch and refreshments)
Event capacity: 16
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Returns policy
Tickets may be refunded if you contact us at least 14 days before the course start date. Please see our terms and conditions for more information on our refund policy.
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