London Street Portraiture Short Course
Course description
Course overview
This course is aimed at photographers interested in street portraits. Students will spend the course visiting some of London's most eclectic areas, taking meaningful, beautiful photographs of Londoners. Looking out for fascinating characters, stories and style, expect to build a body of work that reflects the capital's eccentric heart.
Students will learn how to make the most of daylight and composition techniques to elevate their work. Ways to approach strangers for portraits will be explored, with ample guidance from the tutor. There will be a grounding in the history of street portraiture, to inspire students' practice and style. Guidance on relevant advanced camera knowledge is included, such as metering and focusing techniques. There are regular critiques from the tutor on students' work.
Who this course is for
This course is aimed at anyone with an interest in street portrait photography who would like to build their knowledge and understanding of this medium. It would be an excellent fit for photographers, artists, creatives, art directors, journalists etc.
All levels arewelcome, but this is best suited for people who already have some knowledge of how to use a camera in manual mode (aperture, shutter speed, ISO, etc).
Key information
Topics covered
- A look at key street photographers' work and the history of street portraiture
- Peer-to-peer reviews and regular group discussions of work produced
- Key ways of approaching street photography portraits
- How to make the most out of natural and ambient light
- Composition for street portraiture
- UK street photography law and ethics
- Key camera settings such as focusing methods, focal lengths and metering
- Advice on cameras and lenses
- Doing a good edit - making a strong selection of images
Learning outcomes
- Developed a street portraiture photography style
- Learned how to make the most of daylight
- An understanding of compositional techniques
- A knowledge of the history of street portraiture
- How to build a sensitive, collaborative portraiture approach
- An ability to shoot effectively in short time frames
- Digital badge and certificate of attendance
Materials
- A DSLR or mirrorless digital camera that has access to manual settings, this is essential in order to complete the course
- Please ensure comfortable shoes are worn, and please bring a waterproof coat and umbrella in case of rain
Tutor
Holly Falconer
Holly Falconer is a London-based photographer, whose work focuses on capturing groups and subcultures in the UK with a particular interest in the queer community. Her photography has been widely exhibited, and she has worked for Channel 4, Tate Etc, the BBC, i-D and Shelter, amongst others. Originally starting out as a writer for LGBTQIA+ publications, her work tells the stories of people via a collaborative approach and a vivid, intimate aesthetic.
Holly studied English Literature at University College London and has a Diploma in Magazine Journalism from City University. She has considerable experience in teaching photography at various institutions and is a short course tutor at Central Saint Martins.
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