What a good photographer must try to do is to bring the heart, mind, and eye into alignment.
Henri Cartier-Bresson
Do you want to be the one controlling the camera, not the other way around?
In our basic photography course you’ll learn how to use a camera through a training program that will guide you in exploring the theory, techniques, and some of the most important photographers in the history of photography, in classes with a maximum of7 participants.
COURSES START:
Monday, September 21
Thursday, September 24
COURSE SCHEDULE: 7:00–8:45 p.m.
CLASS SCHEDULE:Monday/Thursday (These are two different classes)
8 In-person classes with the option to attend online (classes are recorded) and to make up any missed classes.
3 Practical Outings in various locations throughout Rome
COURSE HOURS: 26 HOURS
COURSE DURATION: 8 weeks
COST:Full Early Bird Promotionthrough August 10, 2026: €275 instead of 335 euros,
or 335 € with the option to pay in two installments
WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
- Practical learning: Not just theory, but lots of practice
- Ongoing support:Through our private group
- Experienced teachers: Teachers with years of experience in the field
- Creative environment: Small classes to give attention to the whole class
- Extracurricular Activities:Photography receptions and exhibitions in our exhibition space
- Certification: Certificate of course attendance
Our Basic Photography Course is open to beginners or anyone who wants to “brush up” on their technical knowledge through the simple, accessible learning we provide in our classes.
We will explore the history of photography, its composition, the three settings that determine lighting (ISO/shutter speed/aperture),motion,depth of field,lenses,equivalent pairs,framing,digital formats,white balance,photographic cropping, and much more, with a focus on great photographers, both contemporary and from the past.
Ours is a comprehensive program withongoing support. Through our WhatsApp group, you’ll have the freedom to ask our instructors any questions in an environment of constant dialogue.
*It is not strictly necessary to own a camera to participate.*
The instructor for this course isMarco Sconocchia, a professional photojournalist:
Marco Sconocchiaisa professional photographer based in Rome and London.
His works have been published in various national and international newspapers and magazines, such as:
The Guardian, The Independent, The Sun, The Daily Mirror, Venerdì di La Repubblica, Sette, Vice, National Geographic, 6 Mois, and others.
He has also worked on the editorial staff of Vice UK and is the founderof Daylight School along with Perry Hall.
https://www.instagram.com/sconomarco/
