Level: all
Tuesdays
Apr 6
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Instructor: Thom Williams
Fee: $85 for entire 4wk session
Workshop Description
Summarize what portraiture is and what constitutes a good portrait. Describe the nuances of lighting and posing. Understanding equipment, it’s limits as well as strengths and maximizing what you have to work with. Embracing the concept that a portrait is created in front and behind NOT in the camera. There will be demos to help students see the topics discussed in the real world.
Equipment required:
Students should have a device that allows them to connect to Zoom, in order to participate in the group lessons and discussions. In addition, DSLR or mirrorless cameras (or any point and shoot camera that can adjust shutter speed, aperture & ISO) are recommended for this course. However, since this program has a focus on composition more than the functionality of DSLR or mirrorless cameras, phone camera users could still benefit from this course.
THOM WILLIAMS
Thom Williams is a photographic artist currently living in Troy, NY. Thom earned a B.F.A. from SUNY Oswego with studio concentrations in Graphic Design and Photography. He has taken photographs ranging from fashion editorials, portraits, architecture, athletic events and street photography. Whether a gesture, expression, or angle of architecture, Thom is inspired by capturing images not otherwise seen in ordinary moments that can have profound reflective meaning for the viewer. As an artist, he is interested in experimenting digitally with images and more recently in presenting images in a unique multidimensionally way.
His fashion editorials have been published in Saratoga Living, The Muse and Tatoo Envy Magazine among others. Thom’s work can be viewed on TM Williams Photography through Facebook or Instagram. Below is a list of shows participated in.
Teaching at multiple art centers for the past 3 years in person and virtually beginning in 2020 he has found an avenue to share his passion and foster growth for others interested in photography.
SHOWS
Faculty/Student Show, Saratoga Arts Center, Saratoga NY 2019
Fence Creative Spirit Award 2018, Capital Region Art Center
TRASK Juried Show, Canfield Casino Saratoga NY 2017
Solo Show, Photographic Expressions Troy NY 2017
Juror Selection 2017, Photo Regional Albany Center Gallery
BUILT Juried Show, NYS Museum Albany NY 2016
TRASK Juried Show, Canfield Casino Saratoga NY 2016
Photo21 Juried Photography Show, Photographic Expressions Troy NY 2016
RAC is excited to be working with Thom on this venture. He has mastered the art of teaching online and has in depth knowledge of his subject. He’s smart, funny, accessible and wonderful to work with. We think you’ll thoroughly enjoy any workshop you take with him.