Photo 201: Developing Your Eye + Photo Walk

Overview

Move beyond technical settings and learn to see, compose, and shoot with intention. 3 hour photowalk

Course Description

This 3 hour workshop is all about taking the next step; turning technical understanding into creative expression. We’ll explore how to use light, composition, and timing to build meaning into your images. Through a mix of guided shooting and discussion, you’ll learn to recognize what draws your eye, refine your visual voice, and start thinking in sequences instead of single frames. While beginning to develop your own visual style.


Structure (3 hours):


You’ll Learn:


Introduction + Seeing Exercise (30 min)


How to use light direction and quality to shape mood

Building stronger composition and framing

Approaching a scene with storytelling intent

Editing and sequencing basics — how to pick your best images

How to develop a personal visual style

Review of exposure + quick technical refresh

Discussion: what makes a compelling image

Warm-up: shoot a simple object 3 different ways

Guided Photo Walk (1.5 hr)


Students explore Chinatown or Kensington area with short prompts


Focused exercises on light, composition, and story

Review and sequence a short 3–5 photo story

Group critique and feedback.

Group Review + Discussion (1 hr)


How to continue building projects or personal work.

What to Bring:

A camera (digital or film) you’re comfortable with

A few favorite images from your past work (optional)


Notebook or laptop for notes and review

Move beyond technical settings and learn to see, compose, and shoot with intention. 3 hour photowalk

Course Description

This 3 hour workshop is all about taking the next step; turning technical understanding into creative expression. We’ll explore how to use light, composition, and timing to build meaning into your images. Through a mix of guided shooting and discussion, you’ll learn to recognize what draws your eye, refine your visual voice, and start thinking in sequences instead of single frames. While beginning to develop your own visual style.


Structure (3 hours):


You’ll Learn:


Introduction + Seeing Exercise (30 min)


How to use light direction and quality to shape mood

Building stronger composition and framing

Approaching a scene with storytelling intent

Editing and sequencing basics — how to pick your best images

How to develop a personal visual style

Review of exposure + quick technical refresh

Discussion: what makes a compelling image

Warm-up: shoot a simple object 3 different ways

Guided Photo Walk (1.5 hr)


Students explore Chinatown or Kensington area with short prompts


Focused exercises on light, composition, and story

Review and sequence a short 3–5 photo story

Group critique and feedback.

Group Review + Discussion (1 hr)


How to continue building projects or personal work.

What to Bring:

A camera (digital or film) you’re comfortable with

A few favorite images from your past work (optional)


Notebook or laptop for notes and review

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Highlights

  • 3 hours
  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Location

Eye Dot Studio

548 Dundas Street West

Toronto, ON M5T 1H3

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