Leica Akademie: PHOTOGRAPHING WITH INTENTION A WEEKEND MASTERCLASS WITH LYNN JOHNSON & ELIZABETH KRIST by Elizabeth Krist

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Leica Akademie: PHOTOGRAPHING WITH INTENTION A WEEKEND MASTERCLASS WITH LYNN JOHNSON & ELIZABETH KRIST

elizabeth krist

Sep 18, 2020

Location: Online

OCTOBER 1ST-4TH, 2020—Join the Leica Akademie USA for a very special Masterclass Weekend online with internationally recognized, award-winning National Geographic contributing photographer, Lynn Johnson, and acclaimed photo editor Elizabeth Krist.

DESCRIPTION

Whether an amateur, professional, or enthusiast, we share one important quality of photography, we are alone as we peer through the viewfinder. We frame and choose the instant alone, elevating a moment as the “best,” then offer it to a client, friend, or loved one and hope for a glimmer of understanding.

This workshop provides the rare opportunity for a small group of students to come together with internationally recognized, award-winning National Geographic contributing photographer Lynn Johnson to explore the creative process of photography.

Emphasis will be placed on the concept of “working with intention” with a focus on critical skills of photographic image-making, sensitivity to light, design of the frame, and the power of the emotional moment. Most importantly, we will discuss how to get “unstuck” creatively so you can advance your personal style and build visually driven projects.

TOPICS

Exercises to help develop your creative eye
Breaking down the elements of storytelling
Discovering lyrical moments in our everyday
Advancing a passion project

Using Lynn’s and Elizabeth’s creative path in photography as a point of inspiration, the class will discover the keys to creating successful visual stories, as well as insight into the process used by National Geographic to evaluate, edit, and develop projects.

Combining lectures, hands-on creative assignments, and group critique, the mission of this class is to build a community of photographers who are curious, collaborative, and passionate. This 4-day workshop is designed to serve anyone who considers photography part of their life.

AGENDA

THURSDAY: (11:00am – 2:00pm ET)
Lecture, Student Introductions, Assignments, Optional Portfolio Reviews.
FRIDAY: (11:00am-2:00PM ET)
Lecture, Assignments
SATURDAY: (11:00am–2:00pm ET)
Lecture & review the second assignment.
SUNDAY: (11:00am–5:00pm ET)
Day of Editing, Lunch break, Final Review, Closing Discussions.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Designed with intermediate to advanced photographers in mind, this weekend will focus on the creative process and photographic techniques that can reveal new ways of seeing and approaching projects.

Photographers with an interest in connecting with strangers, and in approaches to being both engaged and observational from behind the lens, are encouraged to register.
This class will not cover basics, such as the operation and settings of the camera.
Owning a Leica is not required. A limited selection of cameras will be available for loan, by request. Leica will ship a camera kit to you for use throughout the weekend.
(Offer limited to US-based students only.)

SPECIAL NOTES

Enrollment is strictly limited to 10 participants.

SCHOLARSHIP
We are offering one person a scholarship for the workshop. Interested? Please write to us at Akademie@leicacamerausa.com and send a link with up to 20 images or your website along with a short bio about yourself. Include a short essay on why you think taking part in this program will help your creative vision. The deadline to apply September 14th, 2020.

STUDENT & MILITARY DISCOUNT
Currently enrolled college students and active military personal qualify for a discount. Please contact us directly for more information. Akademie@leicacamerausa.com

Photographing with Intention: Lynn Johnson & Elizabeth Krist – Online – October 1st -4th, 2020 - Leica Akademie USA