Based on small experiments and the completion of a personal project, participants will explore what characterizes their own photography. After identifying certain skills and goals, they will make full use of them to develop a gaze.

During the weekend, discussions and sharing points of view on the photographs made will support the participants every step of the way. They will start shooting with first intentions, set a personal distance and make aesthetic choices giving both the form and substance coherence.

The goal will be for them to remain focused, know where they’re going and deepen their practice. Some participants may rely solely on photographs made before the course to concentrate only on editing.

Selecting photographs will play a key role in weaving together the threads of a story and creating relationships between the photographs.

This exciting approach may help participants break out of certain well-worn patterns. It could sometimes be enhanced by the presentation of famous photographers in order to spur their creativity.


The workshop is held in French

CONTENT:
- Study and analysis of the photographs taken
- Daily shooting
- Technical session with a digital camera
- Definition of a personal subject
- Selections of the photographs taken

BRING:
- A selection of around 30 images attesting to your practice (preferably on paper/format of your choice)
- Your camera, charger and cables
- 2 or 3 memory cards
- A Mac-compatible hard drive or your computer if you wish
- Clothing, bag, shoes, etc. appropriate for spending several hours outdoors.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Number of participants: 4 to 8
- Begins: 9:30 a.m. on the first day
- Ends: 5:00 p.m. on the last day
- Location: historic center near the Arles arena

GOALS:
- Learn the various steps involved in creating a photo series
- Develop a point of view based on a selection of photographs

TEACHING METHOD
- Taught by an instructor (contact us for more information)

EQUIPMENT
- Mac computers
- A photo library (app. 500 references)
- Various kinds of lighting systems, studio accessories, tripod, etc.

EVALUATION
- Private end-of-course interview and evaluation
- The instructor continuously evaluates the personal series
- Oral end-of-course evaluation

FORMALISATION AT THE END OF THE COURSE
- End-of-course certificate