Genoa, Italy
Assignment/Response Workshop
with Douglas Beasley
September, 2016
Join us at Genoa’s VisionQuest Gallery for an opportunity to expand your photographic skills working with the figure, not as an abstract or anonymous object but as catalyst for genuine artistic collaboration with the human figure in a small group setting. Some of the most memorable and deeply personal images of nudes have come as the result of a special connection between the photographer and subject, rather than typical posed model shots. We will work on ways to create this connection and learn to make more powerful and meaningful images. Attention will be given to lighting, background, composition and exposure. We will also discuss the respect and sensitivity necessary between the photographer and model and some of the politics involved in using someone else’s body for your own artistic expression.
Using a beautiful natural light setting with basic lighting, our class will include demos, examples and photo exercises but the main emphasis will be learning how to work directly with the models to make more personally expressive and unique images. Be sure to bring extra memory cards and a spare camera battery.
Who Should Attend:
While participants must have a working knowledge of their camera, the creative process of image making will be emphasized over the mechanics of camera use. Open to all levels of experience but better suited to those looking to expand their creativity and vision than those seeking technical help. This is not a class to learn how to ‘pose’ models but for those seeking to work with the figure as a means of self expression. It is appropriate for those with no previous experience. Held in English, translated to Italian by Clelia Belgrado, owner of VisionQuest Gallery in Genoa, Italy.
See some student photography from this and other Vision Quest workshops.
Dates: TBD
Friday 7:00 – 9:00 pm at VisionQuest Gallery
Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm on location
Class limit: 10
Cost: Inquire with VisionQuest Gallery
Register: with VisionQuest Gallery
