Practical onsite tutorial demonstrating how to create stunning images of local buildings of historical interest. Use this expertise to visit and photograph other historic buildings and create a portfolio to display as part of an exhibition.
Description
Skelmorlie Camera Club is organising a photography training session to teach how to capture impressive photographs of buildings of historical interest.
Peter Stevenson is a well known and highly regarded local professional photographer. He has agreed to lead this venture on behalf of the club. He has years of experience both in running his own photography business and also as a qualified trainer for Jessops. Peter will give expert practical guidance to each participant.
A photogenic local historical building will be identified and a field trip will be organised to photograph the building's exterior and key features, taking into consideration elements such as composition, lens choice, tripod use and post-processing advice.
Photographers will then be able to use this experience and newly acquired expertise to travel to and photograph other local historical buildings. It is intended that the best of these images will be showcased in a mini exhibition at our local community centre.
The ultimate aim is to generate new interest in and discussion of these historical gems not only among the contributors but also among those who come to view the prints.
The cost breakdown is as follows:
A maximum of 16 participants at £25 per person. There will be an additional trainer to ensure there is plenty of assistance on hand to address any queries that may arise.
The nature of this activity would clearly come under the category of Arts and Culture as the emphasis will be on improving the compositional skills of attendees and a 'storytelling' approach to photographing the buildings in question. It also addresses the Health and Well Being aspect as participants will be out and about at various locations, sharing knowledge and experience with each other and improving social connections. They will also be learning new skills and gain satisfaction in applying these in a variety of locations. The group nature of this activity means that there will be significant social interaction which benefits mental health.
The event will be promoted on the club's website/ Facebook page and other social media outlets. This will provide details of how to enrol and additional information regarding the training session.
It is anticipated that the activity will take place during spring/summer 2024 and the exhibition would take place in autumn 2024.
Location: Skelmorlie Camera Club is a constituted organisation affiliated to the Scottish Photographic Federation. It has been in existence for 25 years. It has established regular links with the local community through its contribution to the Skelmorlie Calendar (which helps to fund the Senior Citizens’ Christmas Party). It has also encouraged young people in the community to take up photography through its Young Photographer of the Year competition. It has a special link with Largs Academy and is organising a training session for a group of students later in 2024. More details can be found on the club’s web site at www.skelmorliecameraclub.co.uk where there is info how to contact the club through email or the Facebook page.
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