Paris Through Photography

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Students will explore the history and craft of photography using the beautiful and historic backdrop of Paris as inspiration. The course will examine such topics as urban landscape, street photography, portraiture and digital techniques and is structured to take full advantage of the experience of being in Paris. Class time will include field trips to various neighborhoods in the city, visits to photo exhibitions, technical demonstrations, individual and group critiques.

This course is open to students with all levels of photo experience. Beginners will master the basics of camera usage (mastery of camera metering, manual adjustments to create a desired look, etc.) as well as introduction to notions of lighting and composition. More advanced students will be encouraged to refine their technical and aesthetic skills while they continue to develop and sharpen their own their personal photographic vision.

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This course is open to students with all levels of photo experience. Students will explore the history and craft of photography using the beautiful and historic backdrop of Paris as inspiration.