As the rainy Portland winter sets in, it’s a great time to stay inside and experiment with still life photography. This class is an in-depth look at the world of still life, with an emphasis on the use of natural light. You’ll view the work of important still life artists for inspiration as you explore new ways to create successful images of your own.

You’ll also learn helpful design and compositional skills to help you frame your shots. Weekly take-home shooting assignments will encourage you in new directions as you create new work. In-class review and critique sessions will help you refine your vision and create stronger images.

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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