Cinematic Storytelling with Todd Hido
The cinematic storytelling in Todd Hido’s work has been a staple in his images. He is known to be a master of nuancing dark light and creating a compelling narrative. In this workshop Hido will share his techniques and methods for photographing both people and places, as well as discuss his sources and influences. He has a generous teaching method that often propels students, even seasoned professionals, back into their work with a new sense of purpose.
The course will cover the experiences, strategies, and influences that form and shape a body of work. He will review portfolios and teach participants how to think about editing and sequencing a group of photographs. Each student will receive personalized feedback and tasks for improvement, and touch on the elusive questions all photographers ask themselves: Where does my work come from? What does it say? What does it mean—and how important is that? How can I express myself more effectively?
The cinematic storytelling in Todd Hido’s work has been a staple in his images. He is known to be a master of nuancing dark light and creating a compelling narrative. In this workshop Hido will share his techniques and methods for photographing both people and places, as well as discuss his sources and influences. He has a generous teaching method that often propels students, even seasoned professionals, back into their work with a new sense of purpose.
The course will cover the experiences, strategies, and influences that form and shape a body of work. He will review portfolios and teach participants how to think about editing and sequencing a group of photographs. Each student will receive personalized feedback and tasks for improvement, and touch on the elusive questions all photographers ask themselves: Where does my work come from? What does it say? What does it mean—and how important is that? How can I express myself more effectively?
The cinematic storytelling in Todd Hido’s work has been a staple in his images. He is known to be a master of nuancing dark light and creating a compelling narrative. In this workshop Hido will share his techniques and methods for photographing both people and places, as well as discuss his sources and influences. He has a generous teaching method that often propels students, even seasoned professionals, back into their work with a new sense of purpose.
The course will cover the experiences, strategies, and influences that form and shape a body of work. He will review portfolios and teach participants how to think about editing and sequencing a group of photographs. Each student will receive personalized feedback and tasks for improvement, and touch on the elusive questions all photographers ask themselves: Where does my work come from? What does it say? What does it mean—and how important is that? How can I express myself more effectively?