YOUR KIDS: CAPTURED THROUGH THE LENS with Katrina Kennedy
Oct 12 - Oct 29
6 lessons + 3 videos posted on Mondays and Thursdays for 3 weeks.
CLASS IS OVER -- Look for it again in 2010!
Love photos of other people’s children? Do you wonder how they possibly capture their kids in such great ways? In six lessons we will explore methods to capture your children’s photos in creative ways and minimize the headaches you may have experienced in the past. We will cover ways to engage your children in the process and techniques to use your camera more effectively.
Learn practical techniques for capturing your kids from
experienced guest photographers who just happen to be moms! Class includes their images and pointers for working with kids of all ages, including the speedy toddler, the uncooperative teen, and many other child archetypes you probably know well.
Topics Covered:
1.
Avoid The Cheese
a.
Choosing A Shooting
Mode
b.
Getting
Cooperation
c.
6
Tricks For A Natural Look
2.
Candid Moments
a.
Seeing The Light
b.
6 Places For Great
Light
c.
Goofing It Up
3.
Change Your
Perspective
a.
Choosing A Lens For
the Look You Want
b.
Making Do With What
You’ve Got
c.
6
Fun Action Shots
4.
Prop It Up
a.
Using Depth Of
Field To Tell The Story
b.
7
Props For Smiles And Laughs
c.
Using
Props To Gain Cooperation
5.
From Behind
a.
Composing The Best
Shot
b.
Seeing
Your Photo Before You Shoot
c.
6 Important Moments
To Grab
6.
No Cooperation
a.
Shooting In Unusual
Ways
b.
7 Details To
Photograph
c.
Getting Everyone In
The Photo
Practice, ask, share, & learn:
In addition to written lessons that you may download and print, you'll improve your photography skills through interaction with Katrina and other participants in the private class forum, sharing your photos in the private class gallery, and participation in live chats. The class covers techniques useable by both dSLR and point & shoot users.