Pavalache.com photography workshops

This workshop is well suited for the beginers or intermediate photographer. Non or foundational photography skills.
Basic computer and Adobe Lightroom skills will be necessary to keep up with the editing component of the workshop, but extensive experience with Lightroom is not necessary.
We recommend a digital SLR or mirrorless camera for this workshop. A wide angle lens is perhaps the most useful for landscape photography, but other medium-length lenses and telephoto lenses can be useful too.
A tripod is highly recommended. Don’t forget your extra camera batteries, memory cards and a camera backpack or day pack to carry your gear around. Warm layers and rugged footwear.

What you will learn:

• Basics
• A quick history of photography
• An overview of how digital cameras work
• The basics of your camera’s features, how the buttons work, and how to change settings
• Photograph composition and techniques to make your photos POP!
• You will also learn about photography’s most basic element – light – and the fundamentals of how you can control it with your camera’s most important functions:Aperture – Determine what is in focus, Shutter Speed – Stop action or blur motion, ISO – Adjust the camera’s sensitivity to light, White Balance –

• Ensure the camera records color correctly
• Understanding the critical relationship between these camera settings and how they impact the images you capture
• After Basic info we will get in “the real world of images”
• We’ll show you how we go about selecting a location, and making the most of the time we have when we’re traveling.
• We’ll explain the equipment we use, why we use it, and HOW we use it… and we’ll walk you through clear examples so you can see exactly how it’s done.
• You’ll learn how to produce beautiful shots when the sky is brilliant – with gorgeous foreground details and rich colors in the sky… and we’ll also show you how you can get great photos when the light ISN’T spectacular – like when you’re shooting in harsh, midday light.
• We’ll share a variety of techniques we use when we’re shooting, so you can see how we push past the basic rules of photography to get a variety of shots – even in a difficult location.
• We’ll walk you through a series of case studies – from fieldwork, all the way through to our post-processing workflow. And even better, we’ll share the actual original RAW and layered files with you so you can work alongside us as we show you how we do it.
• Most of the lessons are taught on location, so you can see exactly what we’re doing, and why.
• We’ve included lots of examples that will help you understand the concepts, and our case studies will let you follow along while we’re working on location in Switzerland.

Topics Covered

• Wilderness landscape photography
• Mountain landscapes photography
• Forest photography
• Waterfall and river photography
• Macro photography
• Sunrise and sunset photography
• Advanced use of shutter speed, aperture, ISO and white balance
• Awareness of composition, lighting and capturing the moment
• The benefits of filters such as polarisers, neutral density and graduated neutral density
• The importance of planning for your shoot, including using computer based tools and mobile applications

Mandatory gear: Tripod, Photo Camera ( pref. DSLR for manual functions), Lenses Optional gear: Filters (Circular Polarizer Filter, Neutral Filters, Flash)

Do you know what special ingredient is needed to make learning photography successful?
Support is a key ingredient when learning and progressing your photography quickly.
If you have a question or need some photography advice, simply send a message to <a href=”http://pavalache.com/contact-us/”>support website</a> and our team is on hand to answer and help you move forward through your training

Are you an avid street photographer waiting to discover your own street style that will make you stand out from the crowd?

If so, I’d like to invite you to my very special intermediate street photography workshop. We will be studying and analyzing the work of the great street photographers such as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Garry Winogrand, Elliott Erwitt, Vivian Maier, and many more!

We will discuss their quotes, images, videos, and documentaries—and learn more about their specific insights into street photography.

We will identify what makes these photographers great and apply these principles to your own unique style.

The maximum group size of 10 participants, which will allow for plenty of hands-on guidance when shooting on the streets and more personalized feedback during critiques.

You will have the opportunity to shoot in the streets of Switzerland alongside myself, where you will be given a specific assignment to shoot. Your assignment photos will be critiqued—identifying what worked, what didn’t, and what can be improved.

Below are some topics that will be covered in the workshop:

• Basics
• A quick history of photography
• An overview of how digital cameras work
• The basics of your camera’s features, how the buttons work, and how to change settings
• Photograph composition and techniques to make your photos POP!
• You will also learn about photography’s most basic element – light – and the fundamentals of how you can control it with your camera’s most important functions:
• Aperture – Determine what is in focus, Shutter Speed – Stop action or blur motion, ISO – Adjust the camera’s sensitivity to light, White Balance – Ensure the camera records color correctly
• Understanding the critical relationship between these camera settings and how they impact the images you capture

After Basic info we will get in “the real world of images”

• Discovering the top street photography styles to find your own voice
• How to get stronger compositions in your street photography
• Personal guidance on developing your strengths in street photography
• How to approach people when shooting on the streets
• An advanced guide on editing (selecting your best work) as well as post-processing in Lightroom and other tools.
• How to market yourself as a street photographer and get your work more recognized
• An in-depth study of the master street photographers
• Specialised street photography assignments.
• How to create images that tell compelling stories
• Constructive critique of your current portfolio and photos taken during the workshop

** This workshop is well suited for the beginers or intermediate photographer. Non or foundational photography skills.
** Basic computer and Adobe Lightroom skills will be necessary to keep up with the editing component of the workshop, but extensive experience with Lightroom is not necessary.
** We recommend a digital SLR or mirrorless camera for this workshop. A wide angle lens is perhaps the most useful for landscape photography, but other medium-length lenses and telephoto lenses can be useful too.

Do you know what special ingredient is needed to make learning photography successful?
Support is a key ingredient when learning and progressing your photography quickly.
If you have a question or need some photography advice, simply send a message to <a href=”http://pavalache.com/contact-us/”>support website</a> and our team is on hand to answer and help you move forward through your training

The popularisation of small business and private websites offers the photographer a large and potentially lucrative pool of clients. However, small businesses usually means small budget. How can the photographer reach these clients, and how can this small budget be conciliated with the photographer’s higher production costs?

Workshop topics

• Types of licenses
• Increase the commercial value of your work
• Commercial composition techniques
• Technical tips to maximise usability of your files
• Workflow techniques
• Key-wording and captioning images correctly
• Model and property releases
• Understanding the inspection process
• Common rejection reasons and how to avoid them
• Time saving uploading tools and strategies
• Going full-time: market strategies

Do you know what special ingredient is needed to make learning photography successful?
Support is a key ingredient when learning and progressing your photography quickly.
If you have a question or need some photography advice, simply send a message to <a href=”http://pavalache.com/contact-us/”>support website</a> and our team is on hand to answer and help you move forward through your training