Photojournalism, July 2012 - overview

Dates: July 22 - 27, 2012
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Early bird fee: €885 / US$1,170 including accommodation (Early bird deadline extended! Apply by April 30, 2012)
Full fee: €990 (or US$1,310) including accommodation (later applications)
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Spend five days in Prague learning the ropes of photojournalism. The course is split roughly 50:50 into classroom training sessions and practical shooting and editing sessions. So you'll be learning new tricks and techniques and then practising them the very same day.

Expert trainers
The course will be led by Dean Cox, an experienced freelance photojournalist who has worked for the Associated Press, the New York Times, the International Herald Tribune, EurasiaNet and Bloomberg News.

What will you learn?
By the end of the week, you’ll know everything from how to prepare for an assignment, how to take the photographs, edit them and – importantly – sell them. Specifically, you'll learn:
• How to shoot and edit a photo story of 12-15 images.
• How to shoot and deliver 3-4 images to accompany stories.
• How to shoot formal and environmental portraits to accompany stories.
• How to shoot illustrative photos to accompany stories.

And we'll also cover essential photography skills:
• How to shoot under different lighting conditions.
• How to work with subjects.
• Minor post-production digital editing.
• Using composition to aesthetically shoot better journalistic images.
• Introduction to audio and still image multimedia presentation.
• Using different cameras, lenses and other tools to achieve different photo techniques.
• Delivering images to clients with all necessary additional information.

Practical training - shoot your own photo essay
A significant part of the course is allocated to a practical project: shooting and editing your own photo essay, under the guidance of our trainers. This will enable you to put your new-found skills into practice straight away – the best possible way to learn.

What equipment will you need?
All you need to bring is a camera. It doesn’t matter if it’s the cheapest camera on the market or a top-of-the range Canon or Nikon. We’ll show you how to take great photographs and tell a story with your images, and how your skills are more important than the camera itself.

How much does it cost?
Apply before April 30, 2012 and you'll qualify for our special early bird rate: €885 (or US$1,170). The full course fee for later applications is €990 (or US$1,310). Fees including accommodation and the social program

To apply to join the course, simply complete the online application form. For more information, contact Gareth Bowers.