Photography with Galit Lewinski

Every lesson includes: An introduction of the lesson's subject, a short slideshow (15 min), taking photos inside or outside of the classroom (30 min), reviewing the photos, and a concluding summary. 

The Subjects:

1. Composition. Defying the edge of the frame, using zoom lens, close up and far away.  In the slideshow, I will use examples for the Rule of Thirds, Vanishing Point, etc. In addition to this, I will demonstrate "Right and Wrong" Framing (e.g. air above head), as well as the use of color.
2. Knowing the Camera. How to use your camera, as well as photography basics: Aperture, Shutter Speed, etc. 

   During this lesson, we will take photos of different types of lights, shades, and textures. 

3. Aperture. Depth of Field and Selective Focus.  Examples: The group of F64 and the photographer Ansel Adams.
4. Shutter Speed. Long Exposure and Freezing Movements.  Examples: Sports photos, vehicles in movement, night photography, "freezing" a drop of water. We will take indoor photos of flashlights in the dark (long exposure), a drop of water (short exposure). **Will Need: A large lamp, 2-3 Flashlights** 
5. Influencing Photographers. History of photography (the very short version). Types of photography. 
6. Portraits. Taking photos of each other, and of ourselves.
7. Photography as A Mean of Self-Expression. A personal point of view. Extraordinary angles. Telling a story through a photo.  We will try to tell a story in one or more frames. **Need: accessories, small objects, email the students to bring an object that special to them**
8. Studio. Using warm lighting, using studio flashes.  Taking pictures inside the studio, using background and lighting. **Need: Studio equipment, objects, makeup**
9. Beginner’s Photoshop. **Need: We will need computers for everyone, and a temporary Photoshop version** 
10. Conclusion. Talking about your pictures, choosing your best pictures, and editing. Photography for me as a photographer. 

    Other subjects: Special angles, Food photography, Textures, Pin hole Camera. 

No class Feb 12.