Creating Captivating Compositions

May 9
Narragansett, RI
$195/person

Learn the secrets of how the professionals think about and line up
’the shot’ before pushing the shutter button.

Elevate your composition skills in this immersive, hands-on workshop designed to spark creativity. It consists of dynamic field photoshoots and learning experiences spanning two different locations with a relaxing lunch break to recharge and connect.

In the field, participants will be introduced to the OSCAR pre-shot composition process. Through guided instruction and hands-on practice, the group will apply OSCAR to create their own compelling compositions. After lunch, at a different location, “5 Questions for Self-Critique” are introduced. Each participant is then challenged to find standout compositions (using OSCAR). The workshop culminates with a group sharing session where each participant chooses their favorite composition (using 5 Questions for Self-Critique), shares it with the group and receives thoughtful feedback. Participants will receive two OSCAR composition tool cards to support continued growth beyond the workshop.

Sunset over a calm body of water with trees silhouetted on small islands, with yellow lines illustrating reflections, horizon, shoreline, and a curved path along the shore.

What You’ll Learn

A refresher on basic compositional techniques (rule of thirds, leading lines and differing perspectives)
How to hone your perceptual skills before making a photograph
The 5 step OSCAR pre-shot-routine on how to look at a scene and determine the best composition out of endless possibilities
How to perform an honest self-critique of your photograph to continually improve your compositions