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Introduction to Documentary Photography

Our Introduction to Documentary Photography is a short intensive course ideal for anyone with an interest in photography as a future career; or anyone who wishes to learn how to use photography to communicate their ideas more effectively.

No. of Places
There are 6 places on each course.

Our Introduction to Documentary Photography courseis a four-week intensive course. This course takes place over four consecutive Thursday nights from 7.00pm - 9.30pm.

Tutor: Kim Haughton, Experienced Independent Photographer and Educator
Course Fee: €245 (Gallery Members €225)
No. of Places: 6 places on each course

2010 Course start date listed here;

• Thursday EVENINGS:

April 1st : 7.00pm - 9.30pm (six places left)

Is this course for me?
The course is held on one evening per week, over four weeks. Through studio sessions and practical advice, course participants will successfully complete their own photo essay.  Participants will be required to work in their own time to complete this body of work. A basic level of proficiency in photography is required to get the most from this course. It is not recommended for complete beginners.

During the classroom sessions, students’ work will be edited and reviewed. Each week students will be introduced to different aspects of documentary photography, learning new techniques and how to put them into practice.

Learn from a Working Professional
The course will be led by award winning photojournalist Kim Haughton who has photographed stories in over 20 countries and whose work has been published worldwide.  

What does the course entail?
Over the four sessions, course participants will shoot a photo essay on a subject of their choosing. Half of the course will be dedicated to mentoring participants through this process and learning how to effectively communicate with subjects. With informal discussions, participants will be guided through story formation, visual literacy and the development of their own personal vision. An introduction to entry-level multimedia storytelling and the future of documentary photography will also be discussed. Basic postproduction and digital editing processes will also feature.

What do I need to bring?
Participants will need to have an idea for a story that they wish to shoot and a digital camera. It doesn’t matter if your idea is not fully developed, we can work on this. You can do this course with the cheapest camera on the market, or a top of the range Nikon or Canon SLR. Participants will be shown how to take great photographs and shown how the photographer’s skill is more important than the camera itself.

What do we supply?
Each course participant is allocated their own computer terminal. We have 6 iMac Pro machines, installed with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.

Where does the course take place?
This course is held in our new LightRoom facility at the Gallery of Photography in Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2.

How do I book a place?
Places are booked only on receipt of the full course fee of €245 (members - €225), which is non refundable. Bookings can be made over the phone with a credit card, or in person here in the Gallery.  Our opening hours are 11am - 6pm, Tuesday - Saturday and  1pm - 6pm on Sundays. If you are under 18 you are required to provide a letter of consent from your parent/guardian.  Please note we cannot accept bookings by email.  The Gallery reserves the right to cancel or postpone a course if necessary.

Terms and Conditions:
Places are booked only on receipt of full course fee which is non refundable and non transferable.

The Gallery reserves the right to cancel or postpone a course if necessary. The Gallery does not accept responsibility for injury to individuals or any loss or damages to property or personal possessions. This does not affect your statutory rights.