The Art of Noticing

September 26
Wickford, RI
$125/person

Most people see, while photographers notice. Learn how to train your eye to look beyond the obvious shot and uncover a unique composition by sharpening your “noticing” game.


Set in the historic village of Wickford, RI, this workshop will start with a thoughtful discussion on the art of “noticing”, with tips on how to increase your noticing skills. We will then begin our leisurely stroll through the village, simply observing and noticing. Then practicing your newfound skill, you’ll start to notice compositions other photographers would overlook, capturing unique images from a highly photographed location.

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What You’ll Learn

  • The relationship between being present and noticing

  • How to be more present

  • How to increase your visual literacy (knowing what to look for).

  • How to spot compositions you would not ordinarily notice

Yellow wooden boat moored next to a dock in water with reflections.

Recommended Equipment

  • D-SLR or Mirrorless Camera

  • Midrange Zoom (24mm-70mm full frame equivalent)

  • Circular Polarizer

A small figurine of a man in a suit and face mask behind window bars, next to a tiny cannon.

Physical Difficulty

We will be walking short distances on flat surfaces.

 

Meeting Details

Exact meeting location will be sent via email about one week prior to the workshop.