It has been said that light is the subject of photography. Knowing how to use it successfully, however, is truly an art. This class is an exploration of the use of natural light and shadow in photography. You’ll fine-tune your eye to the transformative qualities of light and learn how the right light can make even the most mundane subject beautiful.

Through an examination of the work of other photographers and hands- on shooting assignments, you’ll learn to develop a deeper awareness of light in the world around you. You’ll also learn key technical tips for shooting in different natural light situations so you can approach your subject with confidence.

Students should bring 10-15 prints.

Frank Lavelle has been a photographer and educator for over thirty years. He has led photography workshops all over the world, including trips to Ireland, Venice, Turkey, and Morocco. He has taught at the Corcoran School of Art, the University of Delaware, and Trinity College, as well as at nationally recognized photography workshops, including the Maine Photographic Workshops, Palm Beach Photo Workshops, the Lepp Institute of Digital Imaging, and Santa Fe Photographic Workshops. For 25 years, he was Director of Photographic Education for the Smithsonian Associates in Washington, DC. He regularly exhibits his own work, at the Kathleen Ewing Gallery in DC, and elsewhere. In addition to his teaching and fine-art work, Frank has worked continuously in the commercial field – photographing events, fashion, products, architecture, dance and theatre productions, kings and queens, and just about anything else.

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