Photo 201: Developing Your Eye + Photo Walk

This 3 hour workshop is all about taking the next step; turning technical understanding into creative expression. We’ll explore how to use light, composition, and timing to build meaning into your images. Through a mix of guided shooting and discussion, you’ll learn to recognize what draws your eye, refine your visual voice, and start thinking in sequences instead of single frames. While beginning to develop your own visual style.

Structure (3 hours):

You’ll Learn:

Introduction + Seeing Exercise (30 min)

How to use light direction and quality to shape mood

Building stronger composition and framing

Approaching a scene with storytelling intent

Editing and sequencing basics — how to pick your best images
How to develop a personal visual style
Review of exposure + quick technical refresh
Discussion: what makes a compelling image
Warm-up: shoot a simple object 3 different ways
Guided Photo Walk (1.5 hr)

Students explore Chinatown or Kensington area with short prompts

Focused exercises on light, composition, and story
Review and sequence a short 3–5 photo story
Group critique and feedback.

Group Review + Discussion (1 hr)

How to continue building projects or personal work.
What to Bring:
A camera (digital or film) you’re comfortable with
A few favorite images from your past work (optional)

Notebook or laptop for notes and review