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"Really good class (mon 16th in paris, with Rachael Woodson) that gave a good introduction to a lot of basic fundamentals in photography, excactly what I needed. The teacher was very educational and explained in a good way that made it easy to understand. It would have been good with an extra hour though, because the time went by so fast. And a bit slower walking/moving,...
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"I would like to thank you for a very enjoyable Workshop on Composition in Brussels with Emily Smith. Emily's methodology was spot on. She struck the right balance between theory, practical advice and tips and getting out there and having a go – all offered under a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere. It was great to acquire so much knowledge in such a short time and...
Gabrielle V.
"I learnt to do things I wouldn't have thought possible with my camera. Thanks a lot to Maxime on our behalf, it was a much appreciated gift."
Elena W.
"I had the chance to follow a composition workshop with Emily Smith on December 15 2012 and it was really impressing. It is so amazing to get information from a professional photographer with so much knowledge about composition and coulour combination. Ms. Smith had an answer to all the questions and the communication flow is absolutely great. I'd really recommend...
Cristian M.
"Erwan B : the workshop, Photographically exploring the City of Light, has fully fulfilled my expectations.I am a beginner as I have always utilized compact cameras in automatic mode and the phographer has shown me the main principles of the other modes during the 2 hours workshop. The photographer was patient, flexible in term of scope, interresting in term of experience...
Erwan B.
"I enjoyed the course very much and I learned much more than what I had expected for such a short course. Warm regards and good luck with this project"
Isabelle D.
"The lesson was great. Emily really changed the way I look at composition and photography in general. She answered all my questions and was very patient. She was genuinely interested in helping me improve my photography. I would highly recommend the workshop."
Eric R.
"I would like to mention that I enjoyed the step-by-step introduction to the different portrait styles and the following hands-on practice with the tutor. Her great expertise in the field, her enthusiasm as well as her and the model's patience; the information and advice given on different techniques and the immediate feed-back provided were extremely valuable. In...
Gabriele V.
"I have participated recently in four worskshops for beginners with Emily. The course took place in Brussels. It has met all my expectations. It combined a part on theory with photo shooting. Emily is not only an experienced and enthusiastic photographer, but she also enjoys teaching photography. She had a personalised approach to students and took her time to explained...
Izabela T.
"It was more than just a classic workshop - Frédéric shared his passion for photography with me. I made significantly more progress throughout that day than in hours spent photographing by myself, because Frédéric knew how to teach me the little things, tips, or techniques that make the difference. We did many practical exercises in different lighting conditions and...
Patrice D.
“ I took the beginners course of four x 3hr lessons in a group of four students with Emily. The set-up was great – a small group (four students), meeting in the relaxed informal setting of a café for theory and questions, then going out to have adventures with our cameras, finally meeting at the end of each session to review each other’s pictures and get teacher feedback. The...
Mandy P.

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Photo class in Geneva photo workshop in london
Your Photo Level: 
Beginner
Intermediate
Teaching Location(s): 
London : South Kensington
Oxford : downtown
Brussels: Ixelles (near Flagey Place)
Geneva : downtown
Duration: 
3h30
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Maximum number of participants: 
6 participants
Type of class: 
Shooting
Next Dates: 

Geneva

Saturday
June 29th
(9:30am)
2013
Geneva
6
75€
Friday
July 19th
(9:30am)
2013
Geneva
6
75€
Monday
August 5th
(1:00pm)
2013
Geneva
6
75€
Friday
August 30th
(1:00pm)
2013
Geneva
6
75€
Tuesday
September 10th
(10:00am)
2013
Geneva
6
75€
Sunday
October 13th
(10:00am)
2013
Geneva
6
75€
Friday
November 15th
(3:00pm)
2013
Geneva
6
75€
Saturday
December 21st
(2:00pm)
2013
Geneva
6
75€

Brussels

Thursday
July 4th
(1:00pm)
2013
Brussels
6
75€
Saturday
July 20th
(9:30am)
2013
Brussels
6
75€
Saturday
August 17th
(9:30am)
2013
Brussels
75€
Saturday
September 14th
(9:30am)
2013
Brussels
6
75€
Saturday
October 19th
(9:30am)
2013
Brussels
6
75€
Saturday
November 16th
(9:30am)
2013
Brussels
6
75€
Saturday
December 14th
(9:30am)
2013
Brussels
6
75€

Oxford

Sunday
July 7th
(11:00)
2013
Oxford
6
75€
Sunday
July 21st
(11:00)
2013
Oxford
7
75€
Sunday
August 4th
(11:00)
2013
Oxford
6
75€
Sunday
August 18th
(11:00)
2013
Oxford
6
75€
Sunday
September 8th
(11:00)
2013
Oxford
6
75€
Sunday
September 22nd
(11:00)
2013
Oxford
6
75€
Sunday
October 6th
(11:00)
2013
Oxford
6
75€
Sunday
October 20th
(11:00)
2013
Oxford
6
75€
Sunday
November 17th
(11:00)
2013
Oxford
6
75€
Sunday
December 15th
(11:00)
2013
Oxford
6
75€

London

Friday
July 12th
(11:00)
2013
London
3
75€
3 places left
Friday
August 16th
(11:00)
2013
London
2
75€
2 places left
Friday
September 20th
(11:00)
2013
London
6
75€
Friday
October 18th
(11:00)
2013
London
6
75€
Friday
November 15th
(11:00)
2013
London
6
75€
Friday
December 20th
(11:00)
2013
London
6
75€
Photo workshop borrow a camera

** This class is taught in English **

Sometimes, the simplest photos are the hardest to make. How do you make an impeccable portrait of a loved-one or of a friend on the spot and with only the help of natural lighting? Basically, how do you go without the studio and all its controllability, and be satisfied with an expressive and lucid portrait?

Taking into account the environment is essential. Managing colors and graphics in the background, choosing the point of view, directing the model - these are all points that will be covered in this class.

Light control is an equally important aspect: in particular, reading the moment's available light and using it wisely will be detailed in order to succeed in making a portrait.

This workshop will teach you:
- How to observe the environment so as to guide your aesthetic choices: point of view, directing a model
- How to read lighting and orienting your subject accordingly
- How to correct define parameters in your camera in relation to your desired result
- Frame and compose an image to visually show off the subject

The workshop lasts 3 hours and 30 minutes - it includes a theoretic explanation, a central "practical" part, as well as a debriefing of the class.

The class takes place outdoors at Ixelles (near Flagey's place) and the debriefing will be in a coffee shop (our treat).
The exact meeting will be given to the enrollers.

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Lesphotographes.org offers photography classes and workshops in Paris, London, Brussels, Geneva or Helsinki. You can enroll online for our photo workshops or classes taught by well-known photographers and high-quality teachers. You can participate in a variety of learning experiences, including half-days, full-days, week-long, or weekends. Our digital reflex camera courses are taught outdoors, in the streets of Paris. You will receive an e-mail announcement containing the necessary information about where to meet your group of 6-7 people maximum.

Discover our photo trips and our photo classes for beginners, in order to become more familiar with your digital reflex camera. Payment in three increments, without extra charge, is available for our non-profit association's prices. Our photo workshops will teach techniques for all camera owners, digital or analog, and our workshops offer you intensive experiences, both technically and personally.
Come discover the photographic arts by practicing in our darkroom courses - learn how to print your own photos. We also have classes for teens, courses on the portrait and studio photography. Improve your technique when working with images in our classes in Photoshop, for beginners and experts. Finally, for the intermediary level photographers, advanced or professional, our master classes are there to cater to all your interests.

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