Street photography in London

City Lit

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In London

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This course will introduce you to the theory and practice of street photography - capturing contemporary urban life in a spontaneous and naturalistic way with no interaction between photographer and subject. You will learn about the history of the genre and its top practitioners, different creative approaches, and technical skills from narrative and composition to super-quick reflexes. We will boost your confidence in snapping candid shots of strangers by taking you out to practise on location in London's most vibrant areas, developing your critical and visual awareness as well as an understanding of photography as a means of communication. During the course you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the course blog and participate in online forums.
What previous students loved most about the course:
“The feedback and analysis of my photos from the teacher was really helpful and inspirational.”
“The teacher. Wonderful character, helpful, full of passion for teaching and able to give extremely useful feedback.”
“Fantastic trainer, very useful feedback, really enjoyed it and learnt a lot.”

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Location

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

- have a better understanding of the evolution of street photography in the last 100 years
- feel more confident about taking candid photographs of people in public
- have developed your own photographic technique
- show evidence of developing observational skills and quicker reflexes
- have a better understanding of the legal framework for taking photographs in public.

Please bring your camera and ideally a notebook. If you don't have your own camera, City Lit has digital SLRs and tripods which you are welcome to borrow during the hours of the course.

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If you would like to buy art materials for your personal use outside of the course, City Lit students receive 10% discount off everything* from Cass Art, the UK's leading art supplies retailer. Your tutor will advise you on what you should buy. You will need to show your enrolment receipt in-store to receive your discount

You will be taught through a series of talks, handouts, demonstrations and practical exercises. You are encouraged to practise in your own time to embed the skills and information covered on the course.

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Subjects

  • Composition

Course programme

- Traditional and contemporary approaches to street photography, both in colour and B&W.
- History of documentary photography and an overview of the work of influential contemporary practitioners.
- Practical, ethical and legal considerations.
- Specialist techniques for quick reflexive picture-taking.
- Narrative and composition, telling a story with a single image.
- Online street photography collectives.

Additional information

City Lit runs over 70 different photography courses, from wedding and wildlife photography to darkroom processing and using software packages. Browse the website or prospectus to get inspired. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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