Shooting On-site: Getting Up-close and Personal
~ Capturing your subject's story ~
Da Vinci Capers ~ A Personal Renaissance Journey will host Massimo Bassano, a freelance international photojournalist, for a one week* photographic workshop on July 20 to July 26, 2009, in Boulder, Colorado. *Optional: 2 day Technical Intensive, 5 day Shoot/Critique or 7 day combination workshop.
In his first Colorado appearance, Massimo shares with us how photographers can capture that exceptional photo when they become part of the scene they are photographing and "touch" the lives of their subjects, rather than just watching them through a lens.
We learn that the location's "story" - becoming familiar with the history, the culture and social context of the people - is the secret of a taking a great photo. With an open mind we follow where the story takes us.
Each day becomes a photographic adventure. Capturing the morning light and coolness of the day, we shoot together and independently. In the afternoons we gather for discussions, return to do more shooting and download or develop film overnight. We will have discussions on all aspects of the shoot: issues of light, composition, and technical points. We talk about preparing for a shoot, how to research an area, problems of approaching people or property, how and when to use a small strobe and other types of equipment. Personal questions or photographic concerns should be written and e-mailed to Da Vinci Capers prior to the workshop. As with other Da Vinci Capers’ adventures, we practice sfumato – flexibility for unexpected creative opportunities, varied photo skills and the weather.
Like Massimo, one may take this new knowledge of "Shooting On-site" to any city, any village and any location in the world. For people who are interested in writing original narratives to compliment their photographs, Massimo will also be able to offer his advice.
Massimo’s authentic approach of “getting up- close and personal” has proven to be successful. In Calabria, Italy, Massimo was the first photographer to be granted permission to live for three months amongst the Chartusians monks. His immersion to document the 900 year old brotherhood resulted in the award-winning book, The Color of Silence. It was the first time in 900 years that the Chartusians accepted a photographer to document their private life.
His words and pictures have grace major magazines around the world such as, National Geographic, GEO, Ciclismo, and MAX France. Working as a freelance photojournalist since 1990, Massimo has worked along side some of the greats in photography: Bob Sacha, William Albert Allard, David Harvey, and George Steinmetz. Presently, Massimo is working on-site in Rome with Bob Krist for National Geographic Traveler. Besides working with Da Vinci Capers, he also teaches for National Geographic and Maine Media Workshops. (Note: Google Massimo Bassano to discover his passion for photography.)
Come join us for a new adventure and rare opportunity in photography with one of the world's greatest photographers. For more information, contact Barbara Hardesty at (303) 284-1383, or e-mail: barb@davincicapers.com.
Presented by Da Vinci Capers ~ A Personal Renaissance Journey, a Boulder-based travel company, Massimo dazzled participants on a Da Vinci Capers’ adventure in Ravello, Italy, last fall. Some of the comments made by the participants:
“Best experience of the week!”
— Dr. Rob Fisher, Longmont, CO
“This day with Massimo was a highlight of the week for me. I appreciate his talent, patience and especially the critique of some of the day’s snapshots. I learned a lot.”
— Jan Kramer, Chicago, IL
“My absolute favorite! Added considerably to my very modest photographic skills. Massimo was a delight as a teacher and as a human being.”
“My photography now has some structure and design. Thanks! (Big difference in pictures taken after this class – much appreciated!)”
— Paul and Carol Courcy, San Luis Obispo, CA
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To register for any of these events, call Barb Petrarca Hardesty at Tel: (303) 284-1383
Cell: (303) 570-5287, or email her at barb@DaVincicapers.com.
Registration and Information Forms (PDF or Word format):
Participant
Release Form
Preferred Carrier: Lufthansa
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