Join us for this brilliant opportunity to work closely with a Guardian photographer and learn how to take professional-standard photographs in an energetic festival environment. Not only will you have rare professional access to shoot live bands, artists and vox pop portraits, but you will be under the expert guidance of Guardian and Observer photographer David Levene.
At the Guardian Masterclasses basecamp in the VIP enclosure, you will receive group and one-to-one tutorials before taking on your own individual brief. The course also offers the opportunity to become a published photographer - the best work will appear on the new Masterclasses Masterpieces page on the Guardian website.
For a supplementary fee, you will also receive invaluable advice in a separate three-hour feedback session, during which your finished copy will be forensically dissected to show what went right, ways to polish your photography, and how to hone your skills for the future - something that few aspiring photographers have access to.
Entering its 12th year, Field Day moves to its new home at Brockwell Park on Friday 2 and Saturday 2 June with its unique formula of pioneering line-up (Erykah Badu, Fever Ray, Charlotte Gainsbourg and more); Village Mentality area, including its famous Village Green; and a selection of London’s best local food and drink, all in the heart of South London. Visit www.fielddayfestivals.com
This masterclass is in association with Field Day festival.
Lunch and access to artists to take their portraits is included.
Course requirements
Students should have their own SLR camera and be comfortable using it.
Tutor profile
David Levene has worked as a photographer for the Guardian since 2001. His awards include winning first prize for live news photograph of the year at the Press Photographers Awards in 2010, for his work documenting the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Explore his work here.
Details
Date: Saturday 2 June 2018
Times: 10.30am-6pm
Location: Brockwell Park, London, SE24 9BJ
Prices:
• £249 for the one-day Masterclass with VIP access to the festival (including VAT, booking fees)
