Introduction
Go into the world of Documentary Photography. Make images not just looking pretty but tell stories. We designed this course to challenge your limits as a visual storyteller. Be prepared to spend hours capturing real moments. We will walk you through your very own documentary project – from conceptualization to production – and transform your photographs into stories that matter.
Course Description & Expectations
In this course you will learn to use the right choice of photography equipment for this unpredictable genre of photography and what must your photos have to reveal the truth of human society. Be the one to conquer the fear of making a portrait of complete strangers. Learn to visualize story angles and produce a series of photographs to tell stories. Learn to think, see, and shoot fast without missing the crucial moment like a seasoned documentarian. At the end of these seven sessions you will be so proud to look at your final project and the transformation you have made, you will be so pumped to start another project on your own immediately.
Our training program embraces a three-part format which includes theory, application and review/critique. The sessions are a mixture of theory and practice for the optimal learning experience.
Prerequisite
- Completion of Essential Foundation or equivalent proficiency
Equipment Requirements
- Any digital cameras, including mobile camera
- Lens – 35mm or above
Course Outline
CHAPTER ONE – Session 1 to 3
- Portfolio review
- Introduction to documentary photography
- Choice of equipment
- Study of documentary photographers’ work
- Photographing strangers
- Shooting exercises
- Project briefing
CHAPTER TWO – Session 4 to 7
- Site visiting
- Learning the subject & environment
- Visualizing story angles & titles
- Gathering info & images
- Photo review & discussion
- Relook at story angle & title
- Site re-vevisiting
- Filling the missing shots
- Photo editing
- Finalizing story & title
- Final presentation
COURSE FEE
- 1-on-1 Lessons
$2400 | 7 Sessions | 1.5 hour each
+ Lifetime text/email consultation
+ Personalized schedules & outlines
Key Benefits
- Learn from Industry Professional: Our trainer is a prolific professional photographer with decades of experience in the field, he’s ready to share his expertise and insights.
- Hands-on Practice: Put your knowledge into action with practical exercises and assignments that will sharpen your skills.
- Personalized Feedback: Receive constructive feedback on your work to help you improve and grow as a photographer.
- Access to Community: Join a supportive community of photography enthusiasts, where you can connect, share ideas, and collaborate.
- Makeup Options For Missed Lessons: If you are unable to attend a lesson, you have the opportunity to join future groups within a year to make up for the missed class.
About the Trainer
This course is designed and conducted by award-winning photographer and photography mentor Alan Lim of School of Photography Singapore. Alan has been a professional photographer for more than 30 years, his work has been showcased and published on numerous sites which some can be seen below:
www.alanlimstudio.com
www.lensculture.com
www.lomography.com
For inquiry and more info about the course schedule and outline please contact us at contact@sops.sg or WhatsApp us at +65 8133 5134