Advanced Digital Photography

This course delves into storytelling through photojournalism, documentary, and art photography, designed for students with basic to intermediate skills looking to improve their visual storytelling and skills. We explore a range of photographic books to inspire new approaches and expand techniques, encouraging fresh perspectives on students' semester-long projects. Students also gain hands-on experience with the essential photo cataloging and editing software and how to put together a book with InDesign. These lessons empower students to tackle the complexities of digital photography, enhance their creative vision, and develop a visual voice. While documentary photography and long-form photojournalism take center stage, we include the world of memoir and art photography, bridging the gap between documentary work and pure artistic expression. Students explore portraiture in real-world settings, learn how to capture compelling stories even when their subjects aren't eager, and dive deep into narrative photography. This course offers the freedom to explore any genre, but its goal is to help students develop a polished body of work or photographic essay in electronic book form. A major focus is on refining the ability to self-edit, allowing students to present their best images with confidence.