Participants will be guided to tap into their own way of seeing using techniques based on a special photography-training program – Simplicity-in-Seeing – designed from the ground up by Olaf Sztaba. The objective of the program is to encourage participants to take risks, unleash their creative potential and learn how to use simple techniques to produce strong dramatic compositions.

We will be discussing and practicing five key concepts during this workshop:

SEEING THE IMAGE

CRAFTING THE IMAGE

EXECUTING THE IMAGE

POST-PROCESSING THE IMAGE

EVALUATING AND PRESENTING THE IMAGE

We will learn how to See the Image, Craft the Image and Execute the Image using techniques Olaf has developed over the years to journey past the snapshot. Every day includes a mix of presentations, discussions and street shooting in the most visually-striking San Francisco neighbourhoods. Olaf will demonstrate his original “keep it simple” processing techniques. You will receive notes and plenty of material to take home with you.

While working with my students I never assume that they are all heading in one direction. Considerations of character, interests and visual exploration may lead some students to discover new, very unique ways of seeing. Since my classes are very small we are able to work together to find the right path.

During the hands-on shooting on the streets of San Francisco each participant will spend extensive time with me individually. Such one-to-one interaction with my students is imperative in the learning process so our class sizes are limited to 6 participants only.

On completing your registration, you will receive a welcome letter and a direct email address for Olaf. From this point on, Olaf will help you with your preparations in terms of gear choices and will answer any questions you may have. In the period leading up to the workshop you will receive email communication regarding any changes, updates and/or preparation ideas. All my students remain in direct contact with me after the workshop so we can interact and discuss your progress.

Please make sure you are committed to the workshop before purchasing, as there is NO REFUND possible once your payment has been processed (there are some exceptions for emergency situations). However, at any time prior to the start of the workshop you may transfer your paid seat in the workshop to another participant.

Leaving a workshop in progress, for any reason, will not result in a refund. We reserve the right to cancel a workshop because of an inadequate number of participants or due to illness. In the event that a workshop is cancelled prior to departure, you will receive a full refund of the cost of the workshop.

Refunds will be initiated within 72 hours of the time that the request is approved. Refunds will be paid by the same method that the original payment was made.

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