Beijing Weekend Photography Bootcamp
April 16 & 17
Led by Stefen Chow, adventurer and photographer who has climbed Everest and shot for many international magazines, this will be an intense photography workshop that will push your creative limits. This is not your usual travel photography tour, but an intense bootcamp to seriously increase your photography skills. It's also a great opportunity to hone your photography techniques and sense of aesthetics. Join us in this photographic challenge to capture visual stories of Beijing.
Who: Stefen Chow, Adventurer & Editorial Photographer
Recommended for photographers who want to be pushed out of their comfort zones.
What: Weekend Photography Workshop
When: April 16 & 17, Saturday & Sunday (2 Day - 1 Night)
Where: Locations around Beijing
Why: Improve your photography skills and learn the art of visual story-telling under the guidance of Stefen Chow and Ian Robert Knight. Experience non-stop action of shooting, lectures, critiques, and intense editing over two days. You will learn how to push yourself past your inner boundaries, and see Beijing in a different way.
Photograph taken by Sara Painter, previous Bootcamp participant.
Photos from previous bootcamp participants
Past participants words about the Bootcamp:
"...I got so much out of it and I would do another one if I was staying in Beijing, just to hone in some of what I learned from the last class and further develop my skill again. I honestly believe I would learn something each time from this class, that is different." ... Sara Manley
"...I learned a great deal, the teaching quality was outstanding and professional, thanks to Stefen and Ian! Would love to attend more of your bootcamps." ... Corinna Bremer
"...This truly was an amazing experience. The course stretched me in all directions and I learned an absolute ton as a result. I genuinely believe this course will fundamentally change the way I approach photography and will consequently make me a better photographer." .... Bruno Dasque.
Details:
2500 RMB per participant. Minimum 6 Participants, maximum 10.
Fees include food and light beverages, and hostel (group-sharing) accommodation on night of April 16.
Group discounts applicable, inquire for details.
About Stefen Chow
Stefen Chow has worked with some of the world's most respected publications, including Time, Geo, Smithsonian, Sports Illustrated, Forbes and Wall Street Journal. Stefen is named by Nikon as a Nikon Professional, and his works have been awarded by PDN, National Geographic, Billboard and PX3. Most of all, Stefen is passionate about teaching, and his personal belief is that the best way to learn is to share everything you know.
About Ian Robert Knight
Ian has been traveling around the world for more than 20 years, and stopped in 60 countries on 6 continents. His camera has been pointed at some of the most beautiful places on the planet. His knowledge of landscape photography and working with natural light is at a savant level. Ian is a natural teacher, who has an affinity to explain technical concepts in simple to understand terms, and will help you to get the most from your photography.
Tentative Schedule for Bootcamp
April 16, Saturday
10:00 - Gather at Hostel - registration & administration
10:30 - Introductory Lecture by Stefen
11:00 - 1st Practical Session
Participants will learn to photograph under natural lighting conditions, positioning, framing techniques.
12:30 - Lunch break
14:00 - 1st Critique and Feedback
15:00 - Workflow Techniques, Using Photoshop & Lightoom
16:00 - 2nd Practical Session: shoot & edit
19:00 - Dinner
20:30 - Lecture by Stefen - Capturing Moments
21:30 - 2nd Critique and Sharing
22:30 - End of Day 1
April 17, Sunday
7:30 - Breakfast
8:30 - 2nd Morning Lecture and Assignments by Stefen
9:00 - 3rd Practical Session
Participants will be asked to work on a certain theme in this shoot. They will shoot, edit and upload the assignment onto server.
12:00 - Lunch
13:00 - Individual sessions with Stefen & Ian, performing editing photos from practical sessions.
Participants will need to produce 10 of their best work, and Stefen & Ian will provide feedback and consultation.
19:00 - Dinner
20:00 - Lecture by Stefen - Art of Seeing / Summary of Participants' Works
21:00 - End of Workshop
Accommodation
We will be staying in a local Hostel close to where we shoot. The Hostel is basic, but comfortable. Participants will share rooms (two-to-a-room) on the night of April 16. The purpose of this accommodation is to help participants keep their belongings safe while they are out shooting. It is also for participants to wash up and take quick breaks.
Staying overnight is optional, but highly recommended, and no rebate is provided if participants choose to return home to sleep instead. Instructors will be staying overnight as discussions and interaction are expected to carry on at night, beyond scheduled class hours.
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