EDUCATION

I photograph and teach photography in Europe and Georgia.

Photography Course (1 month):
Includes 4 sessions and a consultation meeting about the course.

Each student receives a personalized program and an individual approach.

Sample course topics:

Introduction. Portfolio review, course overview, and goal setting.

  • Lecture: “Studio Work.” Types of modifiers, working with studio equipment, lighting setups. Includes practice.
  • Lecture: “Posing for Photographers.” Includes practice.
  • Lecture: “Working with Models.” Finding models, model agencies, initiating dialogue, discussions, building rapport, relaxation techniques, ethics. Includes “Model Tests” practice.
  • Lecture: “Makeup.” Creative, express, bridal, men’s. Working with a makeup artist. Includes practice.
  • Lecture: “Styling.” Goal setting, mood boards, shoot process. Working with a stylist. Includes practice.
  • Lecture: “PR, Advertising, and Growth.” Discussion of concepts for independent shoots. Includes practice.
  • Lecture: “Post-Processing.” Introduction to Lightroom and Photoshop. Working on series or individual images, color vs. black-and-white, and authorial retouching techniques.