Workshops

CCC – Creating Conceptual Composites Workshop

Date: 7 Dec, 2024
Day: Saturday
Time: 9AM to 5PM
Number of Participants: 12


Mentor: Arjun Haarith

In this hands-on workshop, he will walk you through the art and technique of creating Composite Photographs. A composite photograph is a combination of two or more different images blended into a single, cohesive visual. While it may sound simple, the process can take hours of careful work and creativity—it’s a deeply satisfying endeavor. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced photographer, this workshop will help you master the art of creating visually striking composites.

Who Can Attend:

This workshop is open to anyone interested in learning about Composite Photography. Basic knowledge of Photoshop is desirable.

About the mentor:

Arjun Haarith Profile Picture

Arjun Haarith is from the beautiful city of Bangalore and currently working as a Sr. Lead Software Engineer at Adobe in the Lightroom team. 

He started pursuing photography from 2006-07 and the journey is still continuing. Though he has tried his hands in various genres, it is Wildlife and Landscape photography that has had a special place in his heart. He has been trying Astro Photography recently, and that too has a special impact on him. 

 He has won more than 175 awards in both National and International Salons from over 30+ countries with over 1200 acceptances and some of his images are published in  many journals, calendars and magazines.

Topics Covered:

1. Introduction to Composite Photography

  • What is Composite Photography?
  • The artistic possibilities of blending multiple images.

2. Types of Composite Photographs

  • Exploring various approaches: Surreal, Fantasy, Double Exposure, Environmental, etc.

3. Theoretical Sessions

  • Subject Selection:
    How to choose subjects that will work well together in a composite.
  • The Color Wheel & Complementary Color Schemes:
    Understanding color theory to create visually balanced compositions.
  • The Role of Light in Composite Photography:
    How to match lighting and shadows for seamless integration of different images.

Post-Lunch Practical and Hands-On Session:

  • Guided, step-by-step composite creation using Photoshop.
  • Individual work time to implement what you have learned.
  • Q&A Session: Troubleshooting and personal tips.
  • Follow-up Google Meet Session

Equipment to Bring:

  • Laptop with Photoshop installed.

Fees & Registration

  • Limited Registrations: 12 participants only
  • Workshop Fee for YPS members: Rs. 2,349/- (Exclusive of Convenience Fee and Taxes) per person. Please log-in to register as a member.
    Workshop Fee for Non members: Rs. 2,849/- (Exclusive of Convenience Fee and Taxes) per person.
  • Workshop Fee includes lunch and refreshments during break

Venue:

Youth Photographic Society3rd Floor, State Youth Centre, TT Hall Nrupathunga Road Bangalore  560001

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