This workshop introduces advanced camera and photography skills and will cover two main areas:

• Basic technical skills: Participants will learn about the basic functions of a digital camera and how to achieve the best image quality possible using an advanced digital camera.
• Basic image making techniques: Participants will be introduced to basic photographic concepts and composition tips, enabling them to take striking and thoughtful photos.

A prerequisite to participate is a digital camera with manual settings.

Proudly presented in conjunction with the 2019 Brigalow Arts Festival.
 

Joachim Froese

Joachim Froese is an Australian contemporary art photographer who lives and works in Brisbane and Berlin. Born in Montreal/Canada, he grew up in Germany and migrated to Australia in 1991.

He is best known for his highly constructed still life photography, which investigates cross-overs with art history, personal memory, portraiture and nature photography. Froese has exhibited widely across Australia, Europe, Asia and North America. His work is included in numerous public collections including the National Gallery of Australia, the National Portrait Gallery of Australia, and the Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art.

He holds a PhD in Art, has taught photography at universities in Australia and Germany since 2001, and was invited to give guest lectures at major universities and art institutions in Australia, Asia and Europe.

Workshop Dates & Times

Saturday 19 October 11:30am – 4:00pm and

Sunday 20 October 9:00am – 4:00pm

Bookings and Enquiries

Bookings are essential, places are limited. To request a registration form, please contact the Banana Shire Art Gallery Association.

Email: brigalowartsfestival@gmail.com

Phone: 0418 195 503 (Alan McTaggart, President, Banana Shire Art Gallery Association)

The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Banana Shire Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.