Urban Architecture in Black & White Photography
Saturday 26 July
Shoreham Harbour - 10am - 2 Hours
Tobias Slater-Hunt
Many argue that black and white is the true language of photography. In this beginner's introduction to black and white you will learn key skills to improve your black and white photography.
Learn how to set the camera up to take RAW and jpeg and why!
How to set the camera to shoot in black and white as well as how to adjust how the camera uses this mode!
Develop your exposure skills to make the most of black and white by learning exposure compensation and even manual exposure mode.
You also learn different ways to approach black and white depending on weather conditions. Dramatic cloudy skies can be taken advantage of in b/w by correct use of filters, whereas dull over caste days can still make for arresting images, it's all about how you approach it.
Along with mastering B/W you will also learn which techniques suit architecture photography the best. From taking advantage of shape and form, minimalism and the effect of different focal lengths.
Promises to be an exciting meet tasking full advantage of the range of different architecture the area has to offer.
Angles and Views
Sunday 17 August
Queens Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton - 10am - 2 Hours
Tobias Slater-Hunt
In this session we'll be looking at how we can challenge ourselves to find new viewpoints and perspectives when out with our camera, and how different angles can tell different photographic stories. We will also be taking on a couple of photographic challenges, games designed to stretch your creativity and technical skills. Games will include 180 degrees, and the Alphabet Hunt. Join me for a creative and fun photo-walk full of technical tips too. Absolute beginners welcome!
A Sense of Place Photography Meetup
Saturday 23 August
Madeira Dr, Brighton - 10am - 2 Hours
Tobias Slater-Hunt
This 2-hour workshop will look at how to make images to give a sense of place, a portrait of a location! You will learn different technical and creative approaches to making a series of images that give an overall impression. From getting close up and personal while master shallow depth of field, to wide sweeping establishing shots of iconic landmarks. We will also be on the constant look out for those "only in Brighton" moments.
Playing with light and shadows you will be encouraged to explore the interplay between light and shadows in street photography to create visually striking images with depth and drama.
You will also pick up tips on how to make use of strong compositional techniques, such as the rule of thirds, leading lines, and visual balance.
It is also the first day of the Brighton Mod weekender. So expect a lot of colour and characters with their vespers in all their finery, just wanting to be photographed!
Photography and the Filmic
Saturday 06 September
Madeira Dr, Brighton - 10am - 2 Hours
Tobias Slater-Hunt
Photography and the Filmic.
Want to add a more filmic style to your photography, or just experience a different way of making images? This fun event will teach you how to make your images look like film stills. Learn how to compose using techniques specific to cinematography, and make compelling images using Bokeh and depth of field. We will be tuning the Brighton seafront into a film set and making the most of what unfolds before us!
Colour Urban Photography
Saturday 20 September
Queens Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton - 10am - 2 Hours
Tobias Slater-Hunt
This is a terrific opportunity to take in many of the photographic opportunities and genres the city has to offer.
We will focus on colour photography. Learn techniques from the early master's of colour photography such as William Eggleston. Learn how to use colour as a compositional tool, how to control both the colour of the subject AND the colour of light!
You will learn how to combine other compositional techniques with colour as well as technical skills such as shallow depth of field, and fast shutter speeds to capture the moment! A fun meet focusing on making the most of the wildly varied urban picture opportunities in the Centre of Brighton.
Please bring fully charged batteries and empty sd cards! No need for tripods!
Night Street Photography
Saturday 01 November
Brighton and Hove, Brighton - 6pm - 2 Hours
Tobias Slater-Hunt
Many people don't think about nighttime being a good time to do photography since there's a lack of light. However, armed with knowledge about your camera's settings and the properties of light, nighttime photography can be a lot of fun.In this meetup, you'll learn about the best camera settings for nighttime photography. We'll also explore the kinds of light available to us and how to use that light to make some awesome photos. As always, there are exercises that will help you put your new knowledge to work.
This is also Halloween weekend, so plenty of opportunity to capture costumed characters on the streets!
