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- the FOTOfactory Amsterdam
- Bethanienstraat 5-B
- 1012 BZ Amsterdam
- the Netherlands
- +31 (0) 20-7766766
BUSINESS 2 BUSINESS
Duration 2 hours or TBD together on location (optional)
Experience innovative team-building with the FOTOfactory Corporate Photography Programs.
We offer tailored sessions, including talks and workshops, suitable for all skill levels, whether using DSLRs or mobile phones. Our workshops cover a range of topics, from the history of photography to techniques, styles and darkroom experience.
Designed to inspire creativity, refine skills, and deepen appreciation for the art, our workshops offer a supportive and engaging environment.
At the FOTOfactory, we understand the importance of trust, creativity, and shared vision in building strong teams. That’s why our workshops aim to inspire individual growth and cultivate a culture of collaboration and innovation within organizations.
Our programs offer a much-needed break from the daily grind, providing a creative outlet for participants to recharge and rejuvenate. Engaging in artistic endeavors has been shown to reduce stress, increase mindfulness, and promote overall wellbeing.
Ready to elevate your team building efforts? Join us at the FOTOfactory for a workshop experience that’s enriching and meaningful. Because when creativity meets collaboration, the possibilities are endless!
ANALOGUE
PHOTOGRAPHY
Often we hear the question “Why still film, I have a digital camera and I’m not planning to work analogue”. Darkroom principles are at the core of photography. When you use photoshop, but also to understand the real meaning of contrast, even when you work in the Studio. And really.. you will love it. The Analogue training is not longer part of our F3Y Curriculum, but individual training is still possible.
SOFTWARE
EDUCATION
Making good images is one thing, post-production is another thing. Learning to do that with Lightroom and Photoshop will improve the quality of your images. Masking, retouching, multiple selection techniques and working non-destructive will help you. But also learning how to archive your precious images is an important part of being a photographer.
HOW TO
APPLY
Would you like to have an application interview?
This application interview will take about 30 minutes.
During this interview you show us your portfolio (20 photos; digital or prints). Also we will ask you some technical questions.
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EQUIPMENT
NEEDED
Good photography doesn’t need a specific camera, but it sure helps to have a good camera. That’s why we advice to buy a full frame D-SLR from one of the two leading brands. Or a professional MFT camera. Starting just with a 50 mm fixed lens would already make a good camera lens combination.
HISTORY &
ANALYSIS
History of Photography & Analyses is led by Zhenia. In these classes, the history of photography is placed as compared to the various art movements. A lot of attention for image analysis, ways of seeing and analyses. Exhibition / Museum visit is part of the curriculum. Museum Card is recommended.
STUDIO
TECHNIQUES – I
The use of light and being a photographic designer. This module discusses working under poor lighting conditions, the use of artificial light, on location and in the studio. Also focus for combined light. The workshop is for advanced photographers and builds on the studio skills learnt in the Basic Photography Course.
PHOTOGRAPHIC
DEVELOPMENT I & II
In the modules PD I & II you will work with different teachers to make various visual stories. Taught is how atmosphere, story, technology and composition all come together. Storytelling is everywhere. From photographing for magazines (travel, interiors, portraits, etc.) to create the atmosphere of reports (business) celebrations and parties.
SIGNATURE
DEVELOPMENT
During the module Signature Development you will learn to talk and write about your work and also develop your ways of working consistent to who you are as a photographer. Writing an artist statement and building a body of work. Developing yourself, developing a signature.
DARKROOM
LOUNGE
When you want to join our Darkroom Lounge you need to have a bit of experience with analogue printing. Also you need to bring your own analogue B&W negatives to the Lounge. We provide the paper, chemicals, [13x18cm] enlargers, trays & tongs. The membership is for one evening and the size per evening is max. 2 people. So there is enough personal attention to make good analogue prints that will shine on your wall! Our 3 hour training costs 150 euro per person. See you!
ABOUT F3Y COURSE (dutch)
Of het nu een basiscursus fotografie, studiofotografie training, analoge workshop of een darkroom experience is, bij the FOTOfactory ben je op de juiste plaats. We geven zowel Nederlandse als Engelse trainingen, in groepsverband of 1:1. Meestal zijn onze lessen van 10.00 tot 17.00 uur, volle intensieve dagen waardoor je ook snel progressive maakt. Kun je alleen in de avonduren dan zijn daar ook mogelijkheden voor. Onze docenten zijn gepokt en gemazeld in hun vak en verzorgen al jaren trainingen. Dit draagt bij tot het hoge opleidingsnivo. Gedurende onze driejarige fotografie opleiding F3Y Course, wordt je opgeleid tot een professioneel fotograaf. De eerste twee jaren bestaan uit een curriculum dat voor iedereen hetzelfde is, het laatste en derde jaar is een specialisatie jaar. Tijdens onze opleiding leer je diverse kanten van de fotografie kennen, studiotechniek, camera kennis, conceptuele modefotografie, documentaire fotografie, maar ook kunstgeschiedenis en filmen maakt deel uit van je studie. Je medestudenten komen uit alle landen van de wereld en dat maakt het studeren bij ons nog leuker en beter. Elke cultuur kijkt en evalueert beeld namelijk anders. Omdat er bij ons op school vaak naar je foto’s gekeken wordt en ook veel over gediscussieerd wordt, leer je dus ‘wereld’ fotograaf te denken en werken. Dit geeft je een nog beter fundament in je latere fotografie carriere.
STUDENT WORK – IN PROGRESS
STEPHANIE BOONSTRA
A Low-key image
made by
Stephanie Boonstra
for the module Photographic Development I
(First Year) as part of a serie about food photography.
ISO 320 – 1/20 sec – F. 2.8 – 50mm f/1.4
natural light use