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DAY 6: Shivilaya
Bhandar
Photo Class: Review
of topics covered + Q & A session
Today’s class and critique will be in the afternoon
after a trek to Bhandar. We will discuss the documentary
assignment. This class will be spent discussing how
photo classes have gone so far. What problems you’ve
encountered, what areas you still have questions about,
etc. A day to reflect on all we’ve studied so far and
let it soak in.
DAY 7: Bhandar
Sete
Photo Class: Scenic
photography
Using the techniques studied so far, we will implement
these concepts and use them to create beautiful scenic
photos during our trek. During the afternoon class, we
will share our work and engage in critique.
DAY 8: Sete
Junbesi
Photo Class: When to
use flash, when to turn it off!
Today we will talk about flash. Flash is a complicated
tool that can work for you in multiple ways to improve
your photos considerably.
When to use flash, when to turn it off! If you don’t
travel with an on-camera flash, we will talk about ways
to use what you have. We will discuss how to bounce
flash and how to use fill flash. How to use reflectors
to send your flash light where you want it. Even if you
only have a pop-up flash, you will learn a lot.
Assignment: Use
flash in a photo that day that illustrates one or more
of the concepts discussed in class.
DAY 9: Rest day in Junbesi
Photo Class: Color
temperature
Today we will talk about color temperature. All light
has a different temperature. How does this affect your
photo? Color casts which can be used creatively or
avoided altogether to alter the outcome of your photo.
Assignment: Think
about what we learned about color temperatures
and use this skill in one or more of your day’s photos.
DAY 10: Junbesi
Phaplu
Photo Class: Film
speeds (ISO/ASA)
Critique on color temp. lesson. Discussion on ISO/ASA.
How does film speed work to enhance your photos, help
with low light situations, and how can this tool be used
to creatively enhance your work?
Assignment: Use ISO speed in your photos
today. Use a totally different speed than you are
accustomed to using and be prepared to discuss and share
what you discovered.
DAY 11: Rest day in
Phaplu
Photo Class: Review
of topics covered + Q & A session
Critique on ISO assignment. Today we will review what
we’ve learned, take a day to let it soak in. Questions
and reflections. Discuss the learning process, how is it
going? Remember, your mind can only absorb so much at
once, be patient with yourself!
DAY 12: Phaplu
Kathmandu
Photo Class:
Discussion on aperture and shutter speed
How to creatively use these tools to enhance your
photos. How to use these tools not only to achieve a
correct exposure but as creative tools.
Assignment: Use
aperture techniques to make your photos really stand
out.
DAY 13: Kathmandu (Free
Day)
Photo Class:
Aperture and shutter speed
Critique on aperture assignment. Today, we will discuss
shutter speed. How to use shutter speed as a creative
tool, not only as a technique for achieving correct
exposure Assignment:
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Whether you are an amateur with a good eye hoping to
learn new skills to enhance your work or an advanced
photographer hoping
to revisit traditional skills and be inspired by the
learning and creative processes of the group, we’d love
to have you join us! Any level is welcome to study
photography with us. Bring the equipment you are
comfortable carrying, lighter is better. We will spend a
lot of time discussing light and composition, skills
that require your creativity and eye. A lot can be
accomplished with basic equipment. Most desirable is
enthusiasm and a love for photography, culture and a
never to be forgotten adventure!
Bring your questions.
We are covering a lot but this is your time to learn. We
can discuss anything not presented class in the field or
at other times during the trek. What are your goals? How
will you share your photos? During meals, we will
discuss other photography ideas, creative and productive
ideas.
Depending on how many trekkers are able to attend, we
will offer an exhibit in Whitefish, Montana featuring
the finest images from our photography/trekking Nepalese
adventure.
Arrival Day:
Kathmandu (KTM)
Photo Class: No
class on arrival day
DAY 2: Kathmandu (KTM –
Tour City &
photo opportunities
Photo Class:
Cultural etiquette & customs + portraiture
We will discuss etiquette when approaching a possible
portrait subject, such as cultural etiquette and
customs.
Laira and Don are passionate about portrait photography
and they will share a few of the portraits they have
taken in Nepal, Thailand and Cambodia. They will discuss
why their favorite portraits worked. What makes the
portraits strong? How do you successfully engage
portrait subjects? When is a candid portrait more
effective than posed and vice versa? These are topics
for open discussion. Next, we will discuss a more
important topic: Shooting your portrait subject in
various available lighting sources. Laira will discuss
traditional portrait studio lighting concepts that can
be emulated with available light (and how to use shadows
to your advantage). We will discuss fill light, side
light, back light and how to create a classic
environmental portrait using available light.
Assignment: Students
will be asked to shoot a portrait of a subject on the
next day’s tour, either a Nepalese subject or another
trekker. During the afternoon trip to Baktapur and
Thamel, and even throughout that evening, you will be
encouraged to practice these techniques with other
members of your group or with locals or porters.
DAY 3: Kathmandu (KTM –
Tour City &
photo opportunities
Photo Class:
Composition in landscape and portraiture
Using a laptop, we will share a few of the portraits
taken and engage in a short critique session. What made
these portraits strong? Critique is an important part of
learning in photography and this process remains
valuable no matter what level you’re at as a
photographer. Today, we will discuss composition in
landscape and portraiture. We will discuss how to slow
down and take time to compose in your mind before taking
the photo. We will discuss elements such as colors,
shapes, the “rule of thirds” and other classic
composition ideas that will make your photos more
beautiful and powerful.
DAY 4: KTM 8
The Last Resort
Photo Class:
Compensating for less-than-ideal lighting |
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How to deal with less adequate less-than-ideal lighting
conditions, such as bright sunlight. How to get the best
exposure so your photos will not be under or over
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DAY 14: KTM
Bangkok
USA
Photo Class: Lenses
& gear + saving digital images
Critique on shutter speed assignment. Discussion on
lenses and other camera gear. We will also do a “speed
course” on how to properly save your digital images when
you return home. We will discuss when to shoot in
automatic, AV or TV programs and manually.
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