Photographic Poetry of the Ordinary, Online | OPH 040-W27

Find and photograph beauty in vernacular spaces. We often take our immediate surroundings for granted, overlooking moments of beauty while taking care of the busyness of life. This class invites students to slow down with (any digital) camera in hand to observe everyday places and objects and see them in a new light through photography.

We will meet via Zoom weekly to learn how historically significant photographers found extraordinary beauty in ordinary places. Class assignments will encourage each student to take time every day to intently observe their surroundings with the goal of making a photograph that expresses the essence of a scene or presents the place in a totally new light.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will begin a daily practice of photography through the experience of thoughtful observation of their immediate surroundings

Learning Outcomes:

• By the end of the class, students will have a new series of photographs that come together in a cohesive body of work illustrating new ways to see vernacular spaces

Who is this class for:

• Any + all photographers - any level of experience is welcomed!