Abstracts & Reflections Photography: Kendall Square Looking Up
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Greetings Photographers!
We are headed to an interesting section of Kendall Square this Saturday so I hope you can join us. This area is constantly under construction. So come out and see what is new in the neighborhood. We will also work our way down to the famous Stata Center designed by Frank Gehry.
This week we will focus on Abstract Photography and Reflections. Discover what abstraction is it is and how to create it. Maybe you have tried to do abstract photography before but were not really sure if it was "good".
Abstracts can be created in nature, landscapes, cityscapes, and street photography. What I love most is seeing the beauty of ordinary objects and creating images the delight and surprise others. Architecture is especially good for abstracts and reflections.
Contemplative photography practices require your full and undivided attention. You need to slow down, be present, and get in the flow. This gives you a greatly needed beauty break. I will introduce some basic ways to stop, center and start so you see more deeply and connect to your subject before you click the shutter. Composing yourself before you compose the image is one of the secrets to successful abstract photography. In the creative process you have an experience of discovery and delight.
Discover the other secrets to success in this workshop that can make your abstracts more alive and engaging. I will provide specific criteria so you know what to focus on such as visual balance, dynamic tension and movement.
The response we often have when we see a great abstract image is, “I love it, what is it?" Abstract photography will challenge your creative skills with fun assignments and fresh perspectives. Learn to see more creatively and strengthen your compositions. Abstract images include macro, minimalism, and impressionism.
These ordinary subjects available right where you are offer the perfect opportunity to work on abstracting the essence and creating images with grace and beauty: ANYTHING can make a good abstract image but not everything does. It depends on you, the photographer.
Some of the skills you will work on during the class:
- Isolating details using framing and negative space
- Specific composition structures for abstract and minimalist style
- Selective focusing and intentional camera blur
- Working with reflections
- Visual Balance and dynamic tension
- Camera settings for sharp focus
See sample photos in album below.
All levels welcome. You can shoot in auto, aperture priority or manual. iphones also welcome. I will help you with camera settings.
The class size is limited to 8. There are restrooms available in the area where we will be shooting.
I will give you a creative photography assignment focused on abstract photography. This will include an informative talk and sample photos to inspire you.The creative assignment will challenge you to see with fresh eyes and think differently about your subject. There will be time for discussions and questions about camera settings. You will receive helpful handouts so you can practice again on your own.
I hope you can join us!
Suzanne Merritt Founder
Curious Soul Photo School
Boston Center for the Arts
539 Tremont Street Boston MA
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