Developing Your Personal Vision

2/1 – 3/8
Saturdays, 1-4pm
Chris Gould

Course Description

This hands-on class is designed for the intermediate photographer who wants to take their technical proficiency to the next level exploring concept, subject matter and self-expression. Emphasis is placed on developing a personal vision and approach to picture making. The class work can be done in any format: digital, film, black & white, or color. Solid basic photographic knowledge is required. The instructor will lead insightful, engaging critiques of student work, assign a theme and give individual feedback on the progress of the work. A brief history of photography will be presented and the work of noted photographers will be introduced.

Requirements

Photo Center Orientation is not required for this class, but it is required if student wishes to come to the Photo Center outside the workshop to develop film on their own and/or print their own photos in the Darkroom.

Instructor

Chris Gould (Scroll down for more information about the instructor)

Dates and Time

February 1 – March 8
Saturdays, 1-4pm


Class Platform

In-Person


Class Number

41785


Class Fee

$225


Registration


Winter 2025 registration opens Dec 14 at 10am

*Priority registration for active scholarship recipients starts Dec 11

Instructor Bio – Chris Gould

Chris Gould is a photographer from Santa Rosa, California who has enjoyed taking pictures since he was a little kid. He studied at the San Francisco Art Institute and works in the black and white analog tradition -finding joy in the craft as well as the results. Chris has worked as a clerk and darkroom tech at the Harvey Milk Photo Center for over 10 years. He currently teaches currently teaches Darkroom Essentials and Processes and Basic Black and White Development.

Photo by Dave Christensen