Solihull Arts Complex

Light 52 is a popular 10 week photography course run by Richard Pearce, a photography lecturer. This course is the final of three levels, Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced.  

You don't need to have completed the previous levels to book yourself onto this one, but we don't refund if you find the ability level is not suitable.

The workshops are aimed primarliy at non-professional digital SLR users, but are suitable for compact and film camera enthusiasts. The sessions are a mix of instruction, hints and tips, practical exercises, picture reviewing and assignments.

Progression to each level is optional - here are basic contents:

Advanced

Still aimed at the non-professional, but taking your skills further, with encouragement to create a body of work or portfolio. Topics include photographic style, high-key photography, low-key photography, exploring colour, exploring black and white, silhouettes, working with shadows, Joiners/Collage, Reportage/Photo Essay, Off Camera flash.

The course begins on Thursday 1 May and runs until Thursday 10 July - please note there is no class on Thursday 29 May.

There will be opportunity for those taking part in the Advanced Course to have their work exhibited in a summer exhibition in The Courtyard Gallery.

Please note: this course is for amateur photographers.