In this four-part course, participants will explore artistic still life photography and learn techniques from a former commercial advertising photographer.
Tricks of the trade will be shared and participants will enjoy freedom to choose their subject matter and to depict their subjects in a way that fulfills their artistic vision.
Photographing indoors provides the benefit of an environment free of wind and rain and allows for long exposures. Participants will learn how to make best use of natural light, choosing optimum subject placement relative to the available light, then using light modifiers to enhance the image to fine degrees.
Participants will explore image capture and post-processing techniques to realize the greatest potential within their chosen subject. Both color and black-and-white imaging will be discussed and studied, highlighting the opportunities offered by each.
Prior still life photography experience is not necessary; however, close-up or macro photography experience will be most beneficial.
A sturdy tripod is highly recommended.
This program meets in person at the Arboretum.
Instructor: Dan Pollack, photographer
Age: 16 and older
Course number: P356
Instructor
Dan Pollack, photographer
Dan Pollack has been a photographer since 1983. In 1985, he began a successful commercial photography studio and was featured in advertising campaigns for several Fortune 100 companies. His stock photography has been chosen for advertising campaigns worldwide. In 1998, he narrowed his focus to the subject matter he loves most, landscapes and wildlife. Since then, he has been an instructor for courses in black-and-white darkroom techniques, large format camera techniques, digital capture, and post-production image processing. Learn more at his website.
What to Know
This program meets indoors on Tuesdays and outdoors on Saturdays.
For indoor sessions, please bring materials for taking notes, a DSLR camera, and tripod.
For outdoor sessions, please dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring your camera equipment, water, and a snack.
Program Schedule
This program meets the following four times.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Thornhill Education Center (Parking Lot 21), West Side
Saturday, November 9, 2024, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Thornhill Education Center (Parking Lot 21), West Side
Saturday, November 23, 2024, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Curatorial and Operations Center Lunchroom (Parking Lot 1), East Side
Tuesday, November 26, 2024, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Thornhill Education Center (Parking Lot 21), West Side
