This course is well suited to fashion designers
and established photographers and fashion stylists
looking to develop their skills with a camera.

  • morning session

  • evening session

  • limited

    seats

  • 2 MONTHS

    duration

  • 27.3.2023

    starting date

  • 17.5.2023

    ending date

  • 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

    Monday & Wednesday

  • limited

    seats

  • 2 MONTHS

    duration

  • 28.3.2023

    starting date

  • 18.5.2023

    ending date

  • 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

    Tuesday & Thursday

  • This course aims to work with individuals of all levels to develop strong skills in the execution of successful and original fashion photo shoots, developing and fine tuning skills in building a shoot, directing models, working with natural and studio lighting, and pitching their work to clients.

    This course is well suited to fashion designers both new and established photographers, fashion stylists looking to develop their skills with a camera, adults seeking a career change into the creative arts and established creative professionals looking to expand their horizons with photography skills.

    Students will walk away from the course with new work for their portfolios and social media, and new skills for self-development and critique.

    Supplies needed for the courses
    • 1 Digital SLR (DSLR) camera with at least one lens
    • 1 tripod
    • 1 laptop with Adobe Photoshop installed

    This course covers the following
    • History of fashion photography
    • Theory and techniques of photography
    • Sociology and the image in fashion
    • Photographic study
    • Research methods

    Module 1: Manipulating light and using your camera
    - Camera Exposure
    - Theory & practice
    - Depth of Field
    - Theory & practice
    - Field Trip
    - external shooting

    Module 2: Fashion Photography 1
    - History of Fashion Photography
    - How to plan a fashion spread
    - Fashion shoot with model & mkp using natural light
    - Introduction to Studio photography
    - Theory & practice
    - Field Trip to a professional fashion photography studio
    - Using studio lights on outdoor locations with model

    Module 3: Fashion Photography 2
    - Portrait and Beauty Photography
    - Theory & practice using natural light
    - Portrait and Beauty Photography
    - Studio lighting set ups
    - Theory & practice with model in studio 
    - Learning the various tools in Photoshop
    - editing RAW files- Photoshop 2
    - photography specific editing skills and tools
    - Black and White Photography
    - Theory & practice- Field Trip
    - Planned fashion shoot with model for B&W Shoot 
    - Marketing yourself as a photographer
    - portfolio development - online medias
  • Learning outcomes
    • Analyses and describe fashion photographs and their cultural context
    • Manage materials, techniques and processes associated with photography
    • Manage a photographic environment
      and choice of location
    • Understand key concepts and theories
    • Develop individual critical thinking
    • Predict the development of the discipline
    • Recognized as fashion photographer
    • Able to work in the context of art and design
    • Interpretation of art & design through observation,
      analyses and development of a concept
    • Apply methods of work and thought, encompassing the research, production and reflection in a framework of aesthetic, artistic, social and ethical issues within a culture of change.

    Qualification:
    ESMOD Dubai – FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY Certificate.

    Note: Esmod reserves the right to modify the curriculum based on student’s progression.