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Photo Essay: An Artist at Work

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Overview

Follow photojournalist Paul Taggart as he photographs an artist and creates a photo essay that tells the story of his art and working environment.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Shooting a photo story intro
1. Meeting the Subject
  • Making contact: The first call
  • The meeting and first shots
2. First Day Getting to Know the Subject
  • Touring the Art City space
  • Capturing the subject at play
  • Taking a portrait of the subject
  • Evaluating the shoot plan
  • Shooting into the night
3. Going Back for Essential Shots
  • Reviewing the first-day images and planning
  • Capturing a shot in motion to add interest
  • Capturing the subject installing a sculpture
4. Finishing the Shoot
  • Capturing the start of a day to complete the picture
  • Reviewing the essay with the subject
Conclusion
  • Evaluating your final essay

Taught by

Paul Taggart

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