It’s no secret that I adore creating abstract photographs. I love their ambiguity and the way they’re able to express emotion. They also give me practice in composing using visual design principles. As I work with the shifting light, colour, lines, shapes, curves, textures, and patterns, the experience of seeing becomes very different. Not knowing “what something is” allows me to tap into the underlying emotion or essence of the scene. I notice how the image makes me feel, rather than trying to understand or figure it out.
Abstract photography is freeing and fun.
The original Going Abstract online workshop is now available as a downloadable PDF through Gumroad. You can start immediately and learn on your own time.
You’ll enjoy this workshop if …
* You’re intrigued by or are already taking abstract photographs.
* You enjoy a challenge and want to stretch yourself as a photographer and try something new.
* You’re comfortable working on your own.
* You believe practice is what truly helps you to grow in your photography.
How does it work?
You’ll receive a downloadable PDF and can start immediately, after your payment of $10 USD.
You can use any kind of camera (or smartphone), including a smartphone. If you’re able to control aperture and shutter speed you’ll have more options, but that’s not necessary to get the most out of it.
This is not a course in creating abstracts through post-processing, adding filters, layers, and textures, although that is possible too. This course focuses on seeing abstract possibilities, the way you compose, and camera settings and movement.
You can contact me at any time if you have problems or questions by replying to an email.
The Topics
1 – What is Abstract Photography?
2 – Seeing Abstractions
3 – A Little History
4 – Types of Abstracts
5 – Emotions
6 – Light and Shadows
7 – The Built World
8 – Wabi-Sabi
9 – Impressionism
10 – Reflections
11 – Let’s Review
12 – Moving Forward