ART
PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE
RIGA / ONLINE
Methodically teaches technical skills, artistic composition, and creative thinking.
The course has been running since 2011.
The course has been running since 2011.
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IN BRIEF:
THE MOST IMPORTANT ABOUT THE COURSE
THE MOST IMPORTANT ABOUT THE COURSE
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Training at the studio is available via:— in Riga and Online
— from age 22
— after an introductory session - TOPiCS:— CREATIVITY: ideas, the artistic journey, creative blocks...
— COMPOSITION: light, color, form, space...
— TECHNIQUE (optional): camera operation, studio lighting, editing software, printing... - For beginners and EXPERIENCED professionalsThe program does not follow a "simple to complex" progression, but rather moves from the most essential to the secondary.
During core class time, we focus on the most vital aspects: creativity and composition. For those who do not yet know how to configure their camera, the initial blocks include additional session time to cover technical settings—at no extra cost. - PRIcE:IN A GROUP — 250 EUR / block.
4 sessions, 4 hours each.
INDIVIDUAL — 250 EUR / block.
4 sessions, 2 hours each.
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CORE PRINCIPLES OF THE COURSE:
THIS COURSE IS NOT FOR THE LAZY, JUST LIKE ANY CREATIVE PURSUIT
The course curriculum includes a vast number of practical exercises. Simply listening without doing the work will not work and serves no purpose.
People come here not just to acquire knowledge, but to think, experiment, analyze, rethink, improve, critique, and then think and try all over again.
The course curriculum includes a vast number of practical exercises. Simply listening without doing the work will not work and serves no purpose.
People come here not just to acquire knowledge, but to think, experiment, analyze, rethink, improve, critique, and then think and try all over again.
Modern education, especially in the creative field, has split into two types: EDUCATION AND ENTERTAINMENT.
This course is for those seeking the pleasure of learning and growth. We do not provide entertainment, serve champagne, or offer praise just for showing up. People do not come here to show off or to stroke their vanity and ego. They come here to evolve: to think, to perform exercises, to discover what can be done better, and to try, try, try...
You don't come here to find out what you’re already good at; you come to find out what isn't working and how to make it work—and to find fulfillment in your own progress.
To better understand this approach to learning, an introductory session is required.
This course is for those seeking the pleasure of learning and growth. We do not provide entertainment, serve champagne, or offer praise just for showing up. People do not come here to show off or to stroke their vanity and ego. They come here to evolve: to think, to perform exercises, to discover what can be done better, and to try, try, try...
You don't come here to find out what you’re already good at; you come to find out what isn't working and how to make it work—and to find fulfillment in your own progress.
To better understand this approach to learning, an introductory session is required.
It is common to divide courses into "for beginners" and "for experienced" or "professionals," but such a distinction is highly limiting for both groups:
A beginner's course focused on modern technology is pointless.
Technology itself handles everything a beginner needs. Learning photography only makes sense for those who refuse to stop at the "basics."
Creativity is a space where discussing the "normal" or "average" is uninteresting. It is a place where we only talk about "the essentials": the most important, the most interesting, the most beautiful, the most unique, the deepest, and the most magnificent. This course is not for people who are only interested in camera settings or "standard" results.
It may be hard for "experienced" photographers to believe, but they are almost always unable to progress further precisely because they misunderstand the fundamentals. It becomes necessary to go back and rebuild the foundation. Often, you don't need to redo everything; it is enough to re-evaluate key concepts, and then your accumulated experience will naturally click into place, forming a more productive tool.
A beginner's course focused on modern technology is pointless.
Technology itself handles everything a beginner needs. Learning photography only makes sense for those who refuse to stop at the "basics."
Creativity is a space where discussing the "normal" or "average" is uninteresting. It is a place where we only talk about "the essentials": the most important, the most interesting, the most beautiful, the most unique, the deepest, and the most magnificent. This course is not for people who are only interested in camera settings or "standard" results.
It may be hard for "experienced" photographers to believe, but they are almost always unable to progress further precisely because they misunderstand the fundamentals. It becomes necessary to go back and rebuild the foundation. Often, you don't need to redo everything; it is enough to re-evaluate key concepts, and then your accumulated experience will naturally click into place, forming a more productive tool.
The program is flipped upside down and, simultaneously, turned inside out.
We begin with the most vital elements and gradually step back, while simultaneously diving deeper toward the origin, but through the lens of experience. Photography is one of the few creative fields that allows you to start with the core and gradually reassemble lagging skills.
The 1st block of the program is the most important for both beginners and experienced professionals. We start with it largely because the skills in the first block take the longest to learn and are the most difficult to apply; therefore, one must start as early as possible. After all, simple skills can be explained once, tried, and easily implemented. However, those who begin applying the skills from the first block find it much easier to learn everything else.
If you already have extensive experience in photography, the first block alone may be sufficient for you.
We begin with the most vital elements and gradually step back, while simultaneously diving deeper toward the origin, but through the lens of experience. Photography is one of the few creative fields that allows you to start with the core and gradually reassemble lagging skills.
The 1st block of the program is the most important for both beginners and experienced professionals. We start with it largely because the skills in the first block take the longest to learn and are the most difficult to apply; therefore, one must start as early as possible. After all, simple skills can be explained once, tried, and easily implemented. However, those who begin applying the skills from the first block find it much easier to learn everything else.
If you already have extensive experience in photography, the first block alone may be sufficient for you.
THROUGH THE EYES OF THE STUDENTS
Private / Individual Tutoring
The cost of your training depends on the number of sessions per month. We recommend starting with an active phase and gradually reducing the frequency of your lessons. Your program will always be customized to your individual needs.
Active Phase
4 sessions per month, each 2 hours long
plus remote consultations between sessions and additional materials.
This frequency helps you smoothly establish a productive creative process without creating unnecessary pressure.
This approach is also ideal when you're actively working on a creative project, like an exhibition, a book, or an album.
*' If you want to get into the routine faster, we can intensify the session schedule.
This frequency helps you smoothly establish a productive creative process without creating unnecessary pressure.
This approach is also ideal when you're actively working on a creative project, like an exhibition, a book, or an album.
*' If you want to get into the routine faster, we can intensify the session schedule.
Relaxed Phase
2 sessions per month, each 2 hours long
plus remote consultations between sessions and additional materials.
This option is only available after successful completion of the Active Phase.
This option is only available after successful completion of the Active Phase.
Maintenance Phase
1 session per month, lasting 2 hours
plus additional materials provided throughout the month.
This format is ideal for maintaining your creative momentum, reviewing work completed during the month, and analyzing your artistic development. It's designed for those who can already sustain a regular and productive creative process independently throughout the month.
This option is only available after successfully completing the Relaxed Phase.
This format is ideal for maintaining your creative momentum, reviewing work completed during the month, and analyzing your artistic development. It's designed for those who can already sustain a regular and productive creative process independently throughout the month.
This option is only available after successfully completing the Relaxed Phase.
One-Time Consultation / Portfolio Review
A Portfolio Review involves an analysis and discussion of your work along with personalized recommendations. During the review, we'll discuss your strengths and weaknesses as an artist and your creative journey. Based on this analysis, we'll suggest ways to develop the artistic, thematic, and conceptual aspects of your work, offering recommendations for your creative and career growth.
This service is ideal for anyone who is exploring their creativity and seeking methods for development.
This service is ideal for anyone who is exploring their creativity and seeking methods for development.
IN RIGA and/or ONLINE
You can choose the most convenient format for your sessions and even combine both options.
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COURSE TOPICS
PORTRAIT, ARCHITECTURE, NATURE, STILL LIFE
Technical Skills
1
Here, we focus on the technical quality of your photographs and your ability to work with various tools and materials:
1.1
Camera Operation: Gaining full control over your camera, whether using digital or film technologies.
1.2
Exposure: Mastering ISO, shutter speed, and aperture.
1.3
Lenses: Understanding different types of lenses, their applications, and their intended use.
1.4
Lighting: Working with natural, studio, portable, and combined lighting techniques.
1.5
Computer Software: Proficiency in relevant editing and management programs.
1.6
Film Processing: Learning about film, manual development, and scanning negatives.
1.7
Digital Printing: Understanding the process of digital photo printing.
Artistic Skills
2
This section focuses on the aesthetic aspect of photography – how to convey your ideas and emotions using visual language so that viewers not only understand and feel the content but also experience aesthetic pleasure.
2.1
Composition and Point of View
2.2
Light and Color
2.3
Form, Lines, and Perspective
2.4
Foreground and Background, Subjects and Environment
2.5
Logical and Emotional Content of Photography
2.6
Photography Genres
Creative Skills
3
This section focuses on the content of your photography – the exploration and creation of your own thoughts, feelings, sensations, perspectives, and visions.
3.1
Distinguishing photography from other art forms
3.2
Creative expression through photography
3.3
The philosophy of photography and creativity
3.4
Goals, reasons, and objectives of creative activity
3.5
Individuality, authorial vision, and realization
3.6
Creative pursuit, navigating crisis, and maintaining motivation
3.7
Preparing series, exhibitions, and books
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