The Philosophy of Your Photography with Ian Howard

Ian Howard has been part of Camversation since the beginning! His wonderful presentations helped to kick off this community almost 4 years ago and he has remained an active member of the Facebook group since. I hold Ian in the highest regard as a photographer and presenter. It is a real pleasure to invite him back to share this thought-provoking topic.

From Ian:

So whats the key Aim? This was put together with the aim of getting photographers to think more about the what, the why and the how they go about their photography. Trying to get people to be more considered more mindful in their approach with the underlying principle being:

Develop your style

Take the images you like

    Be the photographer you want to be

Part 1 is broken down into the following sections:

1. Introduction

2. Setting the aims

3. How do we see the world relative to how a photograph depicts a scene

4. What make a great image

5. Do Titles matter?

6. Evaluation of what kind of photographer you are?

7. Photography Judges

8. Opportunity to do some judging!

9. How do images aim to influence the viewer

10. Photography versus Art

11. What makes a photographer

12. How do we use our time?

13. Comparison of novices and experienced photographers

14. A mnemonic to aid people in their photography

15. Street photography issues

    
    

Part 2 is broken down into the following sections:

1. Introduction

2. Setting the aims

3. How do we see the world relative to how a photograph depicts a scene

4. Why are you a photographer

5. does your background shape your photography

6. The two world of photography?

7. Professional versus amateur

8. Photography as an artform

9. How do you read a photograph

10. Psychology of your viewer

11. What makes a good image?

12. Composition

13. Sound, time, rhythm in your image

14. Light and colour

15. Direction and balance

Our talks will be recorded and made available for FOUR weeks after the event.

Ian's fee for this series will be donated to the British Heart Foundation, at his request.