Impressionistic photography is a style of photography that seeks to capture a feeling or experience rather than an accurate representation of the scene by creating painterly and/or abstract effects. This allows each photographer to follow his or her own path in search of a creative vision. In this class, we will examine ideas and tips on creating impressionistic images through the use of multiple exposures, Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) and the Pep Ventosa technique (which combines shots taken by walking around the object in a 360-degree circle). This class will allow you to experiment with these techniques and search for new approaches to help you to translate your feelings into unique photographs.
Format: The course will be a combination of Zoom sessions and photo shoots. Participants will be given homework assignments consisting of readings and YouTube videos. Zoom sessions will consist of a discussion of different photo topics and sharing/critiquing of individual photos from the weekly assignments. We will meet every other week for group photo shoots (not required – you may work on your own), the details of which will be firmed up as the time approaches. Members will email their work to the coordinators for sharing.
Resources/Expenses: Your camera (any type) or camera phone and access to a computer or iPad. Recommended resource is Impressionist Photography Techniques by Eva Polak ($15 e-book available via her website). There are no required expenses for this course, although it is possible that a photo shoot will require an entrance fee (to be agreed to in class).
Coordinators: Tom, Sally and Donna have coordinated highly successful photography classes many times in the past and are avid and experienced photographers. Vicky has taken several LLC photography classes and enjoys experimenting with new