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Introduction to Storytelling Workshop – Summer 2017

WORKSHOPS

15 - 30 August 2017

This intensive two weeks workshop is designed for photographers who have a technical base in digital photography and now want to take their skills to the next level. The workshop will introduce photographers to working on narratives and telling stories. Participants will be introduced to a wide variety of visual styles and languages and work to produce one body of work in the duration of the workshop. Later, we will present the works produced during a public event. Participants should be prepared to work hard and push their limits!

TOPICS

  • Introduction to storytelling
  • Aesthetics I – Composition and content
  • Aesthetics II – Light
  • Ethics in photography
  • Visual styles and master photographers
  • Digital workflow and post-production (Bridge, Photoshop)
  • Introduction to editing
  • Note taking, research and caption writing

WORKSHOP DETAILS:

Venue: photo.circle HQ, Jhamsikhel
Timing: 2pm – 6pm on weekdays, 10am – 4pm on Saturdays
Language: Nepali + English
Fee: NRs. 8000 only (incl. 13% VAT)
Tutors: Kishor Sharma, Prasiit Sthapit, Nayantara Gurung Kakshapati, Shikhar Bhattarai and Sagar Chhetri

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Participants should have a good technical base in photography.
  • Participants should have their own DSLR cameras.
  • Participants should be able to commit to the workshop full time.

APPLICATION:

  • This workshop is open to all interested, but priority will be given to young Nepali photographers.
  • To apply, please fill an application form and email it to learning@photocircle.com.np.
  • Send us a portfolio of your 10 best images. [800 pixels on the longest side]. Singles or story.

Two travel grants are available for Nepali participants from outside the Kathmandu valley. Please state in your application if you would like to apply for a travel grant. Travel grant will cover bus fare to Kathmandu and back. Participant will be responsible for local accommodation herself/himself.

Application deadline 5pm, 31 July 2017.

For further details: Sagar (9808380219)