
Exploring Perspectives with Photography
Summer 2024 @Xl Academy
July 8 - July 12
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Learn to view the world differently, through photography.
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Day 1: Introduction & Basics
Understand the different genres of photography and their impact.
Understanding the Camera on Your Phone
Get hands-on experience with the basic functions of your phone's camera.
Learn how to focus and adjust exposure to enhance your photos.
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Day 2: Art of Composition
Dive into the essential principles of composition.
Understand the rule of thirds and how to use it to create balanced and interesting images.
Learn about leading lines and how they guide the viewer's eye through the photo.
Explore framing techniques to highlight your subject and add depth to your photos.
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Day 3: Playing with Perspective
Discover how changing your perspective can transform your photos.
Experiment with high-angle shots to make subjects appear smaller and more vulnerable.
Try low-angle shots to make subjects look larger and more powerful.
Learn to take photos from unique points of view to add creativity and interest to your images.
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Day 4: Light & Shadow
Understand how light can dramatically change the look and feel of your photos.
Learn about different types of natural light and the best times of day to shoot for various effects.
Explore techniques for using artificial light, reflectors, and diffusers to control and manipulate light.
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Day 5: Storytelling Through Photos
Discover the power of storytelling in photography.
Learn how to convey emotions, messages, and narratives through your images.
Explore techniques for creating a series of photos that tell a cohesive story.
Understand the importance of context, subject, and composition in storytelling.
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End-of-Week Showcase
Mini-exhibition Presentation of Students Showcasing Their Best Photos
Celebrate the students' achievements with a end of the week activity.
Each student will present their best photos taken.
Discuss the techniques and stories behind their images with knowledge learned.
Student work
Class Resources
Eagan Hsu
Meet Your Instructor:
A Street photographer / Documentary photographer originating from Taipei, Taiwan.
Work Displayed at The Holy Art @Tokyo & Athens
Art Taichung 2024 Photographer
Taipei Fashion Week 2023 Photographer
International Photography Awards Honorable Mention
Monochrome Awards - Portraits Honorable Mention
Monovisions Awards - Journalism Honorable Mention
Annual Photography Awards - People Honorable Mention
14 Million+ Views on Unsplash
Completed SAIC Pre-College Course - Advance Project
