Candid City: Street Photography (June 17-21)

Dates: June 17 - 21, 2024 (no class on June 19)

Meetings: Monday - Friday, 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM CST (4 sessions)

Location: Houston Center for Photography

Cost: $245 (HCP members receive a 10% discount)

Instructor: Brittainy Lauback

Skill Level: Open to All Levels

In this one-week intensive class, students are introduced to the genre of street photography and learn the secrets of finding the perfect light, crafting dynamic compositions, and identifying decisive moments. Dive into the intricacies of spotting interesting characters that add depth to your visual narratives. This course provides a holistic approach to street photography, fostering not just the development of skills and technical proficiency, but also an appreciation for ethical considerations that come with documenting diverse environments in the world around us. Learn to navigate public spaces with sensitivity and create impactful images while maintaining a genuine connection with your subjects. Whether you're a beginner or an enthusiast, elevate your photography to a new level as you practice both the technical and interpersonal aspects of this dynamic and immersive art form.

Objectives:

• Learn to identify decisive moments in evolving situations 

• Improve your technical proficiency in adapting to fast-changing environments

• Practice lighting techniques and how to perfect your compositions 

• Discuss and understand the complexities related to documenting characters

• Review ethical considerations for respectful interactions in public spaces

• Sharpen your cultural sensitivity while photographing diverse communities

• Develop your personal portfolio by adding exciting new images

Prerequisites: 

This class is limited to Teens between 14 to 18 years old and is suited for photographers using any type of camera (including smartphones).  Students should be able to select and bring pictures for daily critiques in class. Familiarity with Adobe Lightroom is a plus.

Course Prep: 

For the first class, students should bring 5-10 pictures they have photographed (preferably related to street photography but not a must). In addition, please bring 3-5 pictures of a street photographer you appreciate and be ready to explain what you like about their imagery.