Unlock thy potential at Xposure with 53 world-class workshops
The Xposure International Photography Festival will be elevating people’s skills and their passion for creating visual magic at the Expo Centre Sharjah from 9-15 February
The Xposure International Photography Festival is proud to announce an exciting lineup of workshops for photographers and photography enthusiasts of all levels. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced photographer, the festival’s workshops have something for everyone. Led by some of the top photographers and experts in the industry, these workshops will provide atendees with the opportunity to learn new techniques and improve their crat.
This year Xposure is offering an incredible 53 different workshops that will entice and empower those who register, no mater what their interest, profession or level, from smartphone photographers all the way to Directors of Photography (DOPS), there is something for everybody.
FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS AND SOFTWARE: ROLAND Pokrywka is offering ‘Introduction To Adobe Lightroom Classic’ and ‘Organizing Photos With Adobe Lightroom Classic’ which will cover organising and editing photos, re touching and creating prints. learn tips and tricks from a professional photographer and Adobe Lightroom expert. Additionally, he will be hosting ‘The Secret Formula to Photography’ that teaches best camera setings, essential gear, planning shots, finding light, framing techniques and creative approaches. Suitable for beginners and professionals looking to improve their photography skills. Roland will also provide the ‘Essential Photography Techniques’ half-day photography course for beginners and those looking to improve their skills. ‘The Magic of Time’ workshop teaches participants how to use different camera shuter speeds to capture dynamic and unique sports, action photos or even capturing the Milky Way.
FROM DIGITAL TO ANALOGUE: Robert Irving’s ‘Street Photography Skill Set’ workshop teaches about the important genre of street photography, its goals, dynamics, techniques for lighting and composition, behaviour, decisive moment, street portraiture, legal considerations and how it can inform other genres. Atendees will gain a deeper understanding of the art of street photography and how to improve their own practice. ‘Why is Engagement Important in Photography?’ will teach the concept of engagement and its role in creating beter photographs. Strategies for engaging with subjects and environments, understanding human nature, pre-visualizing and slowing down approach. Atendees will learn how to create more meaningful photographs.
Irving will also host ‘Why Shoot Film?’ teaching the differences and benefits of film photography, including the importance of pre-visualizing the intended capture, the concept of the decisive moment, and the added benefits of shooting film like mindfulness. Atendees will gain a deeper understanding of the art of film photography. Finally in the ‘The Smartphone Photography’ workshop Robert teaches atendees how to take professional-quality photos using their smartphone cameras, covering topics such as maximising camera potential, understanding limitations and developing a sense for composition.
LEARNING TO MASTER YOUR CRAFT FOR THE Commercial world: philip lee harvey, a renowned commercial photographer and filmmaker listed in Lürzer’s Archive magazine’s Top 200 Advertising Photographers in the World, is offering three workshops to share his experiences and skills with others. In ‘Magazine Assignments To Advertising Campaigns,’ he guides participants through the process of creating impacful images for clients, from concepts and costings to creating photo essays and large-scale advertising campaigns.
In ‘Shooting Video For Photographers And How To Keep Your Own Style,’ he shares his approach to making short films and shows participants how to create storyboards, choose the right equipment, and explain how and when cameras should move. In ‘Lifestyle Photography: Capturing Storytelling Moments,’ he dives into the nuances of lifestyle photography and shows participants how to create successful images, from finding inspiration and selecting the right subjects and backgrounds to working with clients and art directors.
TAKE YOUR SKILLS TO THE NEXT LEVEL AND LEARN FROM THE WORLD’S VERY BEST: Photography enthusiasts have a rare opportunity to join a variety of experienced photographers in a series of workshops that will take their photography skills to the next level. They can learn how to create cyberpunk worlds with Daniel Cheong in ‘Creating Cyberpunk Worlds,’ create dramatic portraits with Joel Grimes in ‘Creating The Dramatic Portrait,’ and capture dynamic landscapes with Albert Dros in ‘Creating Dynamic Landscape Images: From Big Scenes To Small Details.’