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One of the world’s most influential fine art, commercial and fashion photographers.
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The Masterclass
The complete Albert Watson photography course of 54 lessons over 6.5 hours with Albert
USD $199This price is indicated in USD and will be converted to your local currency at checkout.
The Discovery Class
10 Key lessons selected from the Masterclass over 1.5 hours with Albert
USD $65This price is indicated in USD and will be converted to your local currency at checkout.
Lesson Plan
The Masterclass
Lesson Plan: 54 lessons over 6.5 hours
1 Meet your Master
2 Learn from the journey
3 Using inspirations
4 Photography is stopping time
5 Albert's library of ideas
6 Tips on preparing for a portrait shoot
7 Setting up the studio
8 Understanding studio collaboration
9 The importance of casting and hair & make-up
10 Foreground studio set up
11 Studio session with a model - set up 1
12 Studio session with a model - set up 2
13 Studio session with a model - set up 3
14 Picking the best shot
15 Working with photoshop
16 Creating a portrait of Alfred Hitchcock
17 The gigantic question... Colour or black and white?
18 One day with Kate Moss
19 Learn to have your ideas ready
20 Using Polariods
21 Creating beautiful photographs of hands
22 Controlling natural light
23 Shooting a monkey with a gun
24 Choosing your format
25 Composition and lens
26 Shooting landscapes. The Isle of Skye
27 Planning and ideas for a landscape shoot
28 Creating still life images
29 Photographing the Lost Diary
30 Shooting album covers
31 The Strip Search Project
32 Shooting Las Vegas landscapes
33 Photographing Breaunna
34 Balancing daylight, God bless America
35 Creating the Maroc Project
36 Creating the Maroc shoot
37 Photographing sand dunes
38 Photographing Moroccan children
39 Advice on making portraits
40 How to be alert to finding photographs
41 Making a portrait of Mike Tyson
42 Creating intense colour in a photograph
43 Portraits of rap stars and a Golden Boy
44 Photographing Jack Nicholson
45 Creating a portrait of David Cronenberg
46 How to light only using two $10 bulbs
47 Studio fashion set up 4
48 Studio session with a model. The geography of a face
49 Look inside the picture
50 Creating memorability in an image
51 Combining nudes and landscapes
52 A perfect print
53 The business side of things
54 Conclusion and farewell
Lesson Plan
The Discovery Class
Lesson Plan: 10 lessons over 1 hour 25 minutes
Upgrade to Masterclass later for only USD $199This price is indicated in USD and will be converted to your local currency at checkout.
1 Meet your Master
5 Albert's library of ideas
11 Studio session with a model - set up 1
18 One day with Kate Moss
26 Shooting landscapes. The Isle of Skye
28 Creating still life images
46 How to light only using two $10 bulbs
47 Studio fashion set up 4
52 A perfect print
54 Conclusion and farewell
Meet your Master of Photography
albert Watson
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Your Questions Answered
What is Masters of Photography?
Masters of Photography is an education platform and a resource for photographers. Our courses (the masterclasses and discovery classes) are for anyone who wants to learn from some of the most highly regarded and influential photographers in the world in order to elevate their own photography. If you want to learn why not learn from the best? The Masters themselves study the works of the greats.
How much experience do I need to take this class? What camera gear do I need?
The classes have been designed to be suitable for all levels of experience. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced professional, learning from a Master is sure to help you to improve your photography.
All you need is a camera, whether that be a DSLR or a smartphone.
What's included in my class?
The classes provide you with lifetime access to the ethos and photographic philosophies of true master photographers. You will learn how they approach their work, the techniques they use and their tips for elevating your own photography.
When you join a class, you will be able discuss the lessons with your fellow students. You will also be able to upload your images to the Photostream and receive feedback from the Masters of Photography community.
After you finish your class, you will receive a digital Certificate of Completion.
Do you have a refund policy?
Yes. If for any reason you are unhappy with your class or feel that you can’t commit to it, simply drop us an email within 30 days and we will refund 100% of your purchase.
How do I take part in the classes?
The classes are delivered online, allowing you to learn from anywhere with an internet connection. You’ll get all the benefits of a workshop experience from the comfort of your own home.
Life gets busy sometimes and it’s hard to fit everything in. That’s why our classes are self-paced allowing you to drop in for lessons whenever it suits you.
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