Exploring Perspectives with Photography

Summer 2024 @Xl Academy

July 8 - July 12

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Learn to view the world differently, through photography.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Course Slides

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

“It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head.” 

– Henri Cartier-Bresson

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