Description

“I thought it was a very relaxed and informative day, well presented and leaving us with lots to think about, I would definitely recommend it.”

Want to create compelling images that immediately draw the eye and hold the viewer’s attention?

To please the viewers eye, you need to understand how the viewers eye works. In this workshops we will explore Gestalt Theory, explaining the psychology, and why certain rules of composition work.

Recommended prior knowledge

This workshop has been designed to deliver valuable lessons for photographers of all skill levels.

Aims & Objectives

In this workshop you will learn

• how to see composition in a new and simple way
• different ways to add impact and really make your subject stand out
• how to immediately draw the eye
• how to quickly build narrative
• Master pictures of patterns and texture
• Create compositions that are playful with your audience
• Make the viewers minds fill in the blanks using the clues in the image
• Increase the viewers engagement in your image

Course Outline

The complete slide deck will be sent to you afterwards for personal use only.

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About the Tutor:

Simon Ellingworth is a full time photography educator & mentor, who specialises in street, available light portraiture, composition, gestalt theory and black & white photography.

He’s won 23 x International photography awards including 4 x ‘Mono Vision Awards’, 3 x ‘Sony Awards’ and most recently, 1st place in the highly contested ‘2024 International Photography Awards’ in the professional category; selected from 14,000 entries from more than 100 countries. He was a finalist in the ‘International iPhone Photography Awards‘, ‘Mobile Photography Awards‘ & ‘Professional Photographer of the Year‘, previously runner up in ‘Professional Photographer of the Year‘.

Simon is a passionate educator, a lover of simplicity on both gear and technique and welcomes photographs of all abilities and with cameras from iPhones, mirrorless to DSLRs. He is super welcoming, inclusive and very enthusiastic.

“During my workshops I like to challenge people’s thinking, change the way they see the world, and provide technical liberation from their camera with simple new ways and techniques to craft compelling images through a lens.”

Images © Simon Ellingworth

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IMPORTANT:

Just as a reminder, by signing up to the course you are giving your permission for us to give the tutor your email address to send you any workshop information.

If you are attending one of our workshops that involves a trip out, please ensure you bring all weather clothing and protection for your camera.

Persons under the age of 16 are welcome to attend events but, to conform with UK law, must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or responsible adult.

RPS Cancellation Policy

Please inform us as soon as possible if you are unable to attend a course as it is not possible to refund any cancellation or transfer to another workshop less than 14 days prior to course start date. The Society reserves the right to cancel a workshop 7 days prior to its start date – please check your hotel and travel cancellation policy as this may be affected.

Please look out for joining information. Either in-person meeting information, or online webinar links. If you don’t receive it, please email workshops@rps.org

For Enquiries

Mon – Friday : workshops@rps.org / 0117 316 4480

foh@rps.org / 0117 316 4453

Sat – Sun : foh@rps.org / 0117 316 4453