Marketa Novak / Photo

Courses

Due to the great interest, I have newly created more types of available courses
I try to conduct the courses very comprehensively and professionally in order to pass on as much of my knowledge and experience as possible to the participants.

Special courses:
1) Portrait photography
2) Individual course

Traditional courses:
1) For beginners- basic settings, rules of photography, technique and working with models
2) One-time course- a very comprehensive course combining basics and advanced topics
3) For advanced users- summarizing more demanding topics such as working with light, environment and emotions

- the maximum number of participants except is 6-10
- all courses include both theory and practice 
- we shoot with my best models and stylists

 

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1) Portrait photography
 

I try to conduct the courses very comprehensively and professionally in order to pass on as much of my knowledge and experience as possible to the participants.

 Theoretical part 
- an introduction to the history of the portrait
- inspiration and styles of portrait photography 
- a preview of post-production adjustments (you will take away a video with the basics of retouching)

 Practical part
- model selection (flattering angles of typical faces)
- communication with the model, customer
- photo shoots with modelsin the exterior
- how to choose a suitable environment
- hand poses to avoid
- how to perceive lighting conditions in the exterior

The course lasts for 3 hours. I accept 6-10 participants for one photo course. We start in the interior, where we talk about theory during a projected presentation. After that, we will move to the practical part outside in nature, where we will talk about the light, appropriate choice of environment. We will show you how to work with the model correctly, how technique and head tilt affect the resulting portrait. What to avoid and what mistakes to watch out for. You will take away a half-hour video with basic retouching from the course. 
 

Price: CZK 2,890

2) Individual course

I compile this course according to the photographer's request. It is not a problem to provide interesting styling and models for the practical part.

(from CZK 8,900)



Traditional courses:

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1) For Beginners
 

I try to conduct the courses very comprehensively and professionally in order to pass on as much of my knowledge and experience as possible to the participants.

 Theoretical part 
- familiarization with your knowledge and the technique used
- how to choose your topic and genre
- basic rights in photography
- how to work with light outdoors / also in the studio

 Practical part
- selection of styling, dresses for models
- communication with the model, customer
- photo shoots with modelsin nature (in the forest, near the rocks, etc.) pond)
- how to set up your camera and try out different lenses and their properties
- how to choose a suitable environment
- poses to avoid

- feedback on the photos created
- basic editing in Photoshop
 

I accept 6-10 participants for one photo course in order to be able to attend to each one individually. At the beginning, we will talk about the theory of photography, the basic settings and technical possibilities of the camera (or what lenses or technique to choose for the genre you want to focus on). I will also find out what you want to do and what skills and experience you have so far. In the practical part, the model and I will show what to watch out for when photographing people. We will discuss the poses and movements of the models. What to watch out for when setting up your camera. After that, we will go outside for the practical part, which consists of outdoor photography. We will take pictures in the forest and in the rocks. We will finish by selecting photos and editing them in photo editors.
 

Price: CZK 3,900

 

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2) One-time course

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I try to conduct the courses very comprehensively and professionally in order to pass on as much of my knowledge and experience as possible to the participants.

 Theoretical part 
- getting to know your work and technique
- where to get inspiration
- rights and introduction to marketing
- feedback on your work (if interested)

 Practical part
- make-up with interpretation by a professional make-up artist
- choice of styling
- communication with the model
- photo shoots with modelsin nature (in the forest, near the rocks, etc.) pond)
- working with light outdoors
- how to choose a suitable environment
- poses to avoid

- feedback on the photos created
- photo editing in Photoshop

I accept 6-9 participants for one photo course in order to be able to attend to each one individually.

We will first discuss your creation so that I know what to focus on, what to improve or what to aim for. In the practical part, under a professional make-up artist, you will learn how to apply the model's make-up or what to pay attention to when someone else adjusts it for you. We will discuss the poses and movements of the models. What to pay attention to when setting up the camera. After that, we will go outside for the practical part, which consists of outdoor photography. We will take pictures in the forest and in the rocks, and in case of heat, in the water. We will finish by selecting photos and editing them in photo editors.
 

Price: CZK 3,900

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3) For advanced users
 

I try to conduct the courses comprehensively and professionally in order to pass on as much of my knowledge and experience as possible to the participants.
I did this course only after 6-8 years of my photography practice and lecturing abroad. Trying to live up to expectations 
photographers who already know how to do it a little, but they may still miss some detail in their work. Or just for colleagues who want to look under the hood of my work and thinking about photography.

 Theoretical part 
- getting to know you and your work
- feedback on your work (if interested)
- how to work with inspiration (tips on interesting world photographers, competitions)
- rights and introduction to marketing (tips on where and how to present your photos)
- how to work with natural light, environment and choice of styling
- how to choose suitable models for your projects

 Practical part
- make-up with interpretation by a professional make-up artist
- communication with the model 
- photo shoot with models in nature (in the forest, near rocks and a pond) with selective styling 
- how to choose a suitable environment
- appropriate and inappropriate poses when taking photos with a model
- how I work with my own photos in PS

I accept 6-10 participants for one photo course in order to be able to attend to each one individually. At the beginning, we will talk about the theory of photography and your work. I will also find out what you do and what skills and experience you have so far. In this course, I offer a greater probe into the choice of environment, working with light in the exterior, choosing models, working with composition. After this theoretical introduction, we will go outside for the practical part, which consists of outdoor photography. We will take pictures in the forest and in the rocks. In the practical part, the model and I will show what to watch out for when photographing people (inappropriate shortcuts and poses, working with movement), how to choose a suitable composition and light at the chosen location. The photoshoot takes place outdoors by the forest with my best costumes and props. In this course, I also give an insight into the way I work when taking pictures. We will take pictures in the forest and in the rocks. We'll finish the course by selecting photos and editing them in photo editors, where I'll outline my simple editing technique in Photoshop.
Lunch in the adjacent restaurant is included in the course
 

Price: CZK 5,500