The three photography courses; Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced; each contribute to a comprehensive guide to photography. Each course builds upon lessons learned in previous sessions and, together, cover all of the techniques and skills required for you to take control of your camera, allowing you to exercise full creative control, whatever your preferred photographic style and subject matter.

How does it work?

Courses may be booked individually or together. There is a discount available if you are booking two or more courses at the same time. Courses are designed to build upon lessons learned in previous workshops, combining to give you a comprehensive guide to the art of photography.

Students are also able to take advantage of a free field-trip excursion where the Photo School tutors will lead a walk around a popular street location in Bangkok. The field-trip is optional but completely free and gives students the opportunity to put the skills and techniques learned in class into practice in the field.

What are the dates?

28th September – Beginner SOLD OUT

5th October – Intermediate SOLD OUT

12th October – Advanced

17th October – FREE FIELD-TRIP

19th October – Beginner SOLD OUT

26th October – Intermediate SOLD OUT

2nd November – Advanced

7th November – FREE FIELD-TRIP

Where is it?

Courses are held at the Neilson Hays Library in Silom from 6:30pm to 9:30pm on Tuesday evenings. There will be a break for dinner and students will have an opportunity to purchase a meal from the comprehensive British Club menu.

How much are courses?

Who will be teaching?

The Bangkok Photo School’s newest recruit, JJ Michael, will be leading the Autumn courses with assistance from freelance travel photographer Gavin Gough.

How can I book?

You may register for one or more courses online. When you have completed the registration, you will receive an automated reply detailing payment instructions. Course fees may be paid via ATM or at any branch of the Bangkok Bank. PLEASE NOTE: Your registration is not confirmed until your payment has been received.

Beginners Workshop

An introduction to photography

The Beginners’ course serves as a great introduction to photography. We look at the basic principles involved in capturing an image and learn how the camera interprets what it sees. The course has a very practical bias and our aim is to translate the technical aspects of photography into real-life examples, demonstrating how you can take creative control of your camera’s functions.

This course is ideal for anyone looking to fully understand the capabilities of their camera and will demystify all those curious buttons and dials. Our aim on the Beginners’ Course is to teach you how to use your camera to capture the image that you see in your mind’s eye.

By the end of the Beginners’ Course, you will have an understanding and appreciation of the following photographic techniques:

• Apertures and Shutter Speeds. The relationship between them and how their use influences the final image.
• ISO. How selecting the right ISO speed will allow you to capture images in low light, without flash.
• White Balance and Colour Temperature. How to ensure that you are capturing colours accurately.
• RAW v JPEG. We explain what these digital formats are and how your choice of format might affect what you can do with your digital files.

What will you need to attend the course?

Any camera, whether digital or film, will be perfect but an SLR or Rangefinder camera would be ideal. If you’re not sure, please ask.

What else will you receive?

• You will leave the course with a comprehensive set of notes, covering all of the techniques discussed, which you can refer to in your own time.
• Access to a private, online forum where you can continue discussions with fellow students and upload your images for review and critique.
• A range of trial software, suitable for anyone looking to manage digital image files.
• Discount vouchers for future Bangkok Photo School courses and workshops held by Gavin Gough.
• A list of web site and resources for further learning.

Intermediate

Continuing to improve your skills

The Intermediate Course continues to build upon skills learned in the Beginners’ Course, enhancing your understanding of the camera functions and giving you greater creative control.

As well as a number of technical skills, you will also learn the art of successful composition, seeing examples of work from a range of professional photographers and seeing how you might translate their compositional ideas into your own work. This section of the course is where we will begin to encourage your creative ideas to flourish.

By the end of the Intermediate Course, you will have an understanding and appreciation of the following photographic techniques:

• Camera Metering Modes. You will learn how the camera reads lights and how it interprets what it sees.
• Exposure Control. Knowing how and when to override the camera’s automatic exposure settings will allow you to capture perfectly exposed photographs.
• Composition. What makes a “good” photograph? How can you adapt compositional ideas to give your images more impact.
• Digital Post-Production. We look at the first steps in creating a consistent digital workflow process to help you manage your digital files.

What will you need to attend the course?

Any camera, whether digital or film, will be perfect but an SLR or Rangefinder camera would be ideal. If you’re not sure, please ask.

What else will you receive?

• You will leave the course with a comprehensive set of notes, covering all of the techniques discussed, which you can refer to in your own time.
• Access to a private, online forum where you can continue discussions with fellow students and upload your images for review and critique.
• A range of trial software, suitable for anyone looking to manage digital image files.
• Discount vouchers for future Bangkok Photo School courses and workshops held by Gavin Gough.
• A list of web site and resources for further learning.

Advanced Course

Bringing all your skills together

The Advanced Course brings all of the skills and techniques learned on previous courses together and combines them into a consistent and comprehensive approach to the art of photography.

The course begins with an examination of the work of several successful professional photographers with a discussion of how we can adapt the techniques we have learned to realise our creative vision. We look at the art of photographic story-telling and learn how to plan, construct, shoot and realise a photo essay.

This course also looks at the difficulties of shooting in low-light situations and you will learn techniques to make the most of available light. We also look at fill-flash techniques and understand how different exposure settings can create dramatic effects in low-light.

This sessions concludes with each student undertaking a story-telling exercise on their own. By the end of the workshop, you will have created a series of images and will have the skills and software required to build them into an online photo essay.

By the end of the Advanced Course, you will have an understanding and appreciation of the following photographic techniques:

• Composition. More advanced compositional ideas will help you create images with drama and impact.
• Low Light Photography. This is one of the most challenging times to photograph but there are various techniques that will help you make the very most of low light situations.
• Story-telling. With Gavin’s help, you will create your own photo essay based upon principles used by news photographers and photojournalists. At the end of the course you will be able to construct your own online slideshow with accompanying audio, which will be supplied for you.

What will you need to attend the course?

Any camera, whether digital or film, will be perfect but an SLR or Rangefinder camera would be ideal. If you’re not sure, please ask.

What else will you receive?

• You will leave the course with a comprehensive set of notes, covering all of the techniques discussed, which you can refer to in your own time.
• Access to a private, online forum where you can continue discussions with fellow students and upload your images for review and critique.
• A range of trial software, suitable for anyone looking to manage digital image files.
• Discount vouchers for future Bangkok Photo School courses and workshops held by Gavin Gough.
• A list of web site and resources for further learning.
• A series of audio files appropriate for adding to your story-telling photo essay.
• Instructions for how to upload your photo essay to our internet server, where your story can be viewed by the world.

With grateful thanks to our generous sponsors at X-Rite, F-Stop, Soundslides and Lensbaby and also to those who offered our students discount vouchers so that they could pursue their studies with the very best resources available, including Photoshelter and Craft & Vision.

Also, you’re invited to come along and…

SEE THE SUNSET WITH US

For Bangkok Photo School students; past, present and future – come and have a drink with your fellow photographers as the sun sets. Everyone is welcome, please bring your partners, friends and colleagues.

Don’t forget your camera!

Long Table Restaurant

25th Floor, 48 Column Building, Sukhumvit Soi 16

Friday 13th August – 5:30pm-7:00pm

Competition Winners

Category: Best Portrait

Winner: Matt Aho

Prize: F-stop Maverick Camera Bag

Category: Best Image of the Neilson Hays Library

Winner: Jenjad Srisongkarm

Prize: X-Rite Colormunki Photo

Category: Best image from a field-trip

Winner: Charan Malhotra

Prize: X-Rite Colorchecker Passport

Category: Most effective composition

Winner: Galina Kalinina

Prize: Lensbaby 1.0

Category: Best Multimedia Slideshow

Winner: Tim Bowman

Prize: Free copy of Soundslides Plus

Category: Prize Draw from survey

Winner: Geoff Costley

Prize: Visual Poetry by Chris Orwig

]]> http://www.bangkokphotoschool.com/summer_2010_competition_winners/feed/ 0 http://www.bangkokphotoschool.com/bangkok-photo-school-win-a-free-course-and-accessories-worth-over-1000/ http://www.bangkokphotoschool.com/bangkok-photo-school-win-a-free-course-and-accessories-worth-over-1000/#comments Thu, 27 May 2010 00:48:17 +0000 gavingough http://www.bangkokphotoschool.com/?p=1062

Photographers attending Bangkok Photo School summer classes will receive a lot more than expert tuition and a fun-packed learning experience. Our sponsors have kindly donated their very best products. Students could win their photo tuition for FREE and walk away with a host of great prizes.

Read the full course descriptions for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced classes, and the popular Lightroom class.

Every student will receive the following free gifts

1. A Photoshelter archive account, with a coupon for two-months free online hosting (check-out Gavin’s Photoshelter portfolio).
2. A brand new, limited-edition, F-stop camera strap
3. Discount coupons for the inspiring Craft & Vision series of photographic e-books written by pro photographers including David duChemin, Gavin Gough, Andrew Gibson
4. A DVD containing the full course content, X-Rite‘s excellent guide to “Colour Communication for Photographers“, links to further resources and web sites
5. Personal access to the Bangkok Photo School forum, where you can upload your images and enter discussions with other students
6. Special offers on photo tours to Bhutan, Burma, Laos, Tibet and Mongolia

To register for a course and a chance to win these tantalising prizes,

sign-up now.

Venue

Dates: All courses take place on a Monday

Time

Price

The three photography courses; Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced; each contribute to a comprehensive guide to photography. Each course builds upon lessons learned in previous sessions and, together, cover all of the techniques and skills required for you to take control of your camera, allowing you to exercise full creative control, whatever your preferred photographic style and subject matter.

How does it work?
Courses may be booked individually or together. There is a discount available if you are booking two or more courses at the same time. Courses are designed to build upon lessons learned in previous workshops, combining to give you a comprehensive guide to the art of photography.

Students are also able to take advantage of a free field-trip excursion where the Photo School tutors will lead a walk around a popular street location in Bangkok. The field-trip is optional but completely free and gives students the opportunity to put the skills and techniques learned in class into practice in the field.

What are the dates?
28th September – Beginner SOLD OUT
5th October – Intermediate SOLD OUT
12th October – Advanced
17th October – FREE FIELD-TRIP
19th October – Beginner SOLD OUT
26th October – Intermediate SOLD OUT
2nd November – Advanced
7th November – FREE FIELD-TRIP

Where is it?
Courses are held at the Neilson Hays Library in Silom from 6:30pm to 9:30pm on Tuesday evenings. There will be a break for dinner and students will have an opportunity to purchase a meal from the comprehensive British Club menu.

How much are courses?
One Course – 3,500 THB
Two courses – 6,500 THB
Three courses – 9,000 THB

Who will be teaching?

The Bangkok Photo School’s newest recruit, JJ Michael, will be leading the Autumn courses with assistance from freelance travel photographer Gavin Gough.

How can I book?
You may register for one or more courses online. When you have completed the registration, you will receive an automated reply detailing payment instructions. Course fees may be paid via ATM or at any branch of the Bangkok Bank. PLEASE NOTE: Your registration is not confirmed until your payment has been received.

Beginners Workshop
An introduction to photography

The Beginners’ course serves as a great introduction to photography. We look at the basic principles involved in capturing an image and learn how the camera interprets what it sees. The course has a very practical bias and our aim is to translate the technical aspects of photography into real-life examples, demonstrating how you can take creative control of your camera’s functions.

This course is ideal for anyone looking to fully understand the capabilities of their camera and will demystify all those curious buttons and dials. Our aim on the Beginners’ Course is to teach you how to use your camera to capture the image that you see in your mind’s eye.

By the end of the Beginners’ Course, you will have an understanding and appreciation of the following photographic techniques:

• Apertures and Shutter Speeds. The relationship between them and how their use influences the final image.
• ISO. How selecting the right ISO speed will allow you to capture images in low light, without flash.
• White Balance and Colour Temperature. How to ensure that you are capturing colours accurately.
• RAW v JPEG. We explain what these digital formats are and how your choice of format might affect what you can do with your digital files.

What will you need to attend the course?
Any camera, whether digital or film, will be perfect but an SLR or Rangefinder camera would be ideal. If you’re not sure, please ask.

What else will you receive?

• You will leave the course with a comprehensive set of notes, covering all of the techniques discussed, which you can refer to in your own time.
• Access to a private, online forum where you can continue discussions with fellow students and upload your images for review and critique.
• A range of trial software, suitable for anyone looking to manage digital image files.
• Discount vouchers for future Bangkok Photo School courses and workshops held by Gavin Gough.
• A list of web site and resources for further learning.

Intermediate
Continuing to improve your skills

The Intermediate Course continues to build upon skills learned in the Beginners’ Course, enhancing your understanding of the camera functions and giving you greater creative control.

As well as a number of technical skills, you will also learn the art of successful composition, seeing examples of work from a range of professional photographers and seeing how you might translate their compositional ideas into your own work. This section of the course is where we will begin to encourage your creative ideas to flourish.

By the end of the Intermediate Course, you will have an understanding and appreciation of the following photographic techniques:

• Camera Metering Modes. You will learn how the camera reads lights and how it interprets what it sees.
• Exposure Control. Knowing how and when to override the camera’s automatic exposure settings will allow you to capture perfectly exposed photographs.
• Composition. What makes a “good” photograph? How can you adapt compositional ideas to give your images more impact.
• Digital Post-Production. We look at the first steps in creating a consistent digital workflow process to help you manage your digital files.

What will you need to attend the course?
Any camera, whether digital or film, will be perfect but an SLR or Rangefinder camera would be ideal. If you’re not sure, please ask.

What else will you receive?

• You will leave the course with a comprehensive set of notes, covering all of the techniques discussed, which you can refer to in your own time.
• Access to a private, online forum where you can continue discussions with fellow students and upload your images for review and critique.
• A range of trial software, suitable for anyone looking to manage digital image files.
• Discount vouchers for future Bangkok Photo School courses and workshops held by Gavin Gough.
• A list of web site and resources for further learning.

Advanced Course
Bringing all your skills together

The Advanced Course brings all of the skills and techniques learned on previous courses together and combines them into a consistent and comprehensive approach to the art of photography.

The course begins with an examination of the work of several successful professional photographers with a discussion of how we can adapt the techniques we have learned to realise our creative vision. We look at the art of photographic story-telling and learn how to plan, construct, shoot and realise a photo essay.

This course also looks at the difficulties of shooting in low-light situations and you will learn techniques to make the most of available light. We also look at fill-flash techniques and understand how different exposure settings can create dramatic effects in low-light.

This sessions concludes with each student undertaking a story-telling exercise on their own. By the end of the workshop, you will have created a series of images and will have the skills and software required to build them into an online photo essay.

By the end of the Advanced Course, you will have an understanding and appreciation of the following photographic techniques:

• Composition. More advanced compositional ideas will help you create images with drama and impact.
• Low Light Photography. This is one of the most challenging times to photograph but there are various techniques that will help you make the very most of low light situations.
• Story-telling. With Gavin’s help, you will create your own photo essay based upon principles used by news photographers and photojournalists. At the end of the course you will be able to construct your own online slideshow with accompanying audio, which will be supplied for you.

What will you need to attend the course?

Any camera, whether digital or film, will be perfect but an SLR or Rangefinder camera would be ideal. If you’re not sure, please ask.

What else will you receive?

• You will leave the course with a comprehensive set of notes, covering all of the techniques discussed, which you can refer to in your own time.
• Access to a private, online forum where you can continue discussions with fellow students and upload your images for review and critique.
• A range of trial software, suitable for anyone looking to manage digital image files.
• Discount vouchers for future Bangkok Photo School courses and workshops held by Gavin Gough.
• A list of web site and resources for further learning.
• A series of audio files appropriate for adding to your story-telling photo essay.
• Instructions for how to upload your photo essay to our internet server, where your story can be viewed by the world.

Please complete the booking form below to reserve a place on Autumn 2010 photography courses.

You will receive an automated reply, confirming that your booking has been received. This e-mail contains payment instructions.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or specific requests for this course.

Course fees are as follows:
One Course – 3,500 THB
Two courses – 6,500 THB
Three courses – 9,000 THB

Your course registration is not confirmed until your payment has been received.

Saturday 20th February, 2010 - SOLD OUT
Tuesday 23rd February, 2010 - SOLD OUT

Our One-Day Creative Photography Course is a balance of technical, inspirational and practical teaching. The day is divided into a morning classroom session and a late-afternoon practical field-trip. Our aim is to spark your imagination and inspire you to find fresh approaches in your photography.

Some of the topics that we discuss include:

• Taking your cues from new sources of inspiration
• Photographing from different perspectives
• Learning from photographers with a bold and dynamic approach
• Looking at unusual compositional techniques, breaking rules for dramatic results
• Looking at the role of colour and using it to create impact
• Observing light and playing with exposure in creative ways.

Course Information

Dates: Saturday 20 February or Tuesday 23rd February
Morning: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Classroom session at the British Club, Silom, Bangkok
Afternoon: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. – Practical field-trip at nearby, outdoor venue
Course Fee: 5,000 Baht
What do you need?: A digital SLR camera is useful but not essential.

We will send you full joining instructions before the start of the class.

Book Now

Places on our one-day course will be limited so please book early if you would like to join us.