© Norman Mauskopf

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To create an extraordinary image, a photographer must take responsibility for every element in the frame, just as a painter is responsible for every brush stroke on the canvas, a writer for every word on the page, and a musician for every note played. This workshop looks at the various means we have at our disposal to design full-frame images as we photograph, thereby keeping darkroom and digital manipulations to a minimum.

We begin the week designing two-dimensional spaces and build up to complex three-dimensional scenes, incorporating multiple elements and details that support our main subject. In addition to concentrating on the center and edges of the frame, we learn to pay close attention to every detail of the background. The spectrum of genres we cover includes environmental portraits, street photography, landscapes, cityscapes, still lifes, and action scenes. Participants work with normal to moderately wide-angle lenses that approximate our own field of vision. In addition to group and individual critiques, we analyze and discuss images by a variety of photographers known for their sense of design.

Instructor(s)

Norman Mauskopf has taught and inspired students of all levels during his 30-year career in photography. He has published three award-winning books; the most recent, A Time Not Here, documents the musical and spiritual traditions of African Americans in Mississippi.

Norman has had two exhibitions at the International Festival of Photojournalism in Perpignan, France, and has been awarded a W. Eugene Smith Fellowship. He has completed a wide range of assignments for numerous magazines, including Wired, Islands, Travel & Leisure, Outside, and Rolling Stone. This is Norman’s 10th year teaching for the Workshops. His web site is www.normanmauskopf.com.

Who Should Attend:
Advanced Amateurs and Professionals

What You Should Know:
Working knowledge of digital workflow, Adobe Lightroom, and manual mode on your SLR camera; film users welcome

Accommodations Available:
On-campus housing available. Click here for pricing information and suggestions for off-campus housing.

Meals:
Meal plan required
Breakfast available

Tuition & Fees:
Tuition: $975.00