SUDHIR SHIVARAM
Workshop Details
It is easy to pick up the camera and start clicking. But the core differentiating factor from taking an image to making an image involves 3 key components without which your photography is incomplete. Did you know that there are at least 15 different things you need to take care of before hitting the shutter release button?
Your mentor, Sudhir Shivaram, will take you through each of these key components and help you master them with ease.
As part of the workshop, 3 of your images will be reviewed and critiqued to enable better understanding of these 15 tasks.
Sudhir’s images are frequently featured in various magazines including National Geographic, Sanctuary Asia, Saevus and a host of other online publishing media. He will also share tips on what it takes to get your images published.
Brief Workshop Highlights
‣The main objective of the workshop is to help budding and entry level photographers understand the core fundamental concepts of photography and also get them up to speed on some of the advance concepts.
‣During the field outing on day 2 Sudhir will share tips and tricks to help you implement your learning from day 1.
‣Field outing to Jain Farms for an entire day.
‣Practical hands on session to help you improve your field techniques.
‣Know what it takes to get your images published in National Geographic and other reputed magazines.
Pre-Requisite for the workshop
‣The participants are requested to get their own camera and lens. We can help you rent a camera or lens if needed.
‣A DSLR is preferable, but a point & shoot will also do.
‣No need to get your laptop for the workshop.
‣You need to send 3 of your photographs to Sudhir, which will be reviewed and critiqued during the workshop.
Workshop Cost
‣Rs 6,500 /-
* Students gets a 25% discount for the workshop.
Time
‣Day 1: 9:30am to 5:30pm
‣Day 2: Field Outing: 6:30am to 6:30pm
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Cost includes
‣Lunch and coffee/tea/snacks on day 1
‣Breakfast + Lunch + High Tea on day 2
*Any other expenses outside of the above will have to be borne by the individuals.
Group Size: 15-20
ADDITIONAL ATTRACTION for Day 2
‣For Day 2 field outing, you are welcome to get your family and friends to the resort at a nominal cost of Rs 575/- per adult. Kids between 5 to 10 yrs will be charged 50%.
‣The above cost includes breakfast, lunch, high tea and usage of all facilities at the resort.
Workshop Structure
Day 1:
MODULE 1: SHUTTER, APERTURE AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP
Shutter Speed
f/ stop explained
The aperture/ shutter speed relationship
Reciprocity Theory
What happens to the performance of the lens at various f/ stops?
Depth of field explained
Working with depth of field
The depth of field scale
Hyperfocal distance
Depth of field preview
How to select the correct aperture and shutter speed for the job
Why use aperture priority, shutter priority or program mode?
How to put it all together
MODULE 2: EXPOSURE AND METERING
Different types of light meters
Reflective and incident metering
Spot metering
In-camera light meters
Different methods of metering
ISO and exposure compensation control
The 18% grey card and its uses
Dynamic Range
What is ISO and what does it do?
Brief description of the zone system
Practical exposure methods
Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB)
Auto exposure
Reading the camera histogram
MODULE 3: HOW TO TAKE BETTER PHOTOS
What is important in the shot?
What am I trying to achieve?
Auto focus modes
Lighting
Working on a subject
Vertical or horizontal
Framing and placement
Pre-visualisation
Using the camera’s preview tools/ understanding histogram
Things to look out for and to avoid
Make a portfolio of shots you love
A mental shooting check-list
MODULE 4: CAMERAS, LENSES AND TRIPODS
What is the best camera to use?
How to pick the right lens for the job?
Tripods and Tripod Heads for your equipment.
Day 2:
Field outing to Jain Farms.
A full day field outing to Jain Farms on the outskirts of Bangalore. We will plan for carpooling for that day.
visit: http://www.jainfarms.com
Jain Farms is an ethnically designed Eco Friendly Resort, a 16 Acre Resort amidst 750 acres of Jain Farms Land. The resort is about 25 Km from Wipro Corporate office and 15 Km from Sarjapur Bus Stand.