Urban Photography 101: Awaken Your Inner Explorer
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Course overview
- Provider
- Domestika
- Course type
- Paid course
- Level
- Beginner
- Deadline
- Flexible
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Lessons
- 12 lessons
- Certificate
- Available on completion
- Course author
- Joerg Nicht
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Whether a fleeting moment or a quiet backstreet, there's always something to capture and even beauty to be found. Those seemingly simple, everyday moments are the central figure in the work of photographer Jörg Nicht. His work for brands in the tourism, technology, and automotive industries led him to start sharing his images on Instagram where he now has over 500k followers who view his images from every corner of the globe. Mobility is a common theme in his photographs.
In this course, learn to capture the essence of a place through the hustle and bustle. With both a technical understanding and a personal artistic motive to drive you, practice the following elements step-by-step: observation of a place, image composition, and constructive self-critique. Accompany Jörg on an urban shoot to train your artistic eye and create your own photo series with the buzz of city life as the central theme.
Description
Begin by hearing Jörg Nicht talk about how he got started in the world of photography and the ways his iPhone and Instagram have benefited his career. He also shares some artworks and artists that have inspired him over the years including Arno Fischer and Robert Frank.
Get straight to work preparing for your final project. Choose a theme and define your artistic motivation by asking yourself what it is about urban photography that most fascinates you. Then take a close look at the technical specifications of your camera. This technical and conceptual preparation will help guide you in the creation of your final piece.
Jörg also teaches you about the different aspects to consider when searching for reference materials. Next, learn to work in varying light conditions, analyze external factors, and put together effective compositions. With the help of your teacher, see how to plan a photoshoot in detail and how to carry it out. Continue by accompanying Jörg on a walk around his Berlin neighborhood of Mitte and discover how he takes his photos. Once you're all prepared, it's time to hit the streets and get snapping!
Lastly, Jörg shows you to digitize your photographs and retouch them in Photoshop. Wrap things up hearing a few final tips on adjusting the image format for social media and your final series.
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