1. hobbies and interests
2. arts and crafts
3. photography

COCKATOO ISLAND
Overnight Creative Photography Workshop
May 8th - 9th 2015
Limited to 12 places
SARKODIE
PHOTOGRAPHY
Artistry Authenticity Adventure
04 23 2 89 80 2
W WW.SA R KO DI E . C O M
I NF O@S A RKO D IE . C O M
Artistry, Authenticity, Adventure
A career in photography is the pursuit of a creative passion and is within the reach of
anyone with the skills and determination to follow that dream. It’s a great way to make a
living, but with large numbers of aspiring photographers entering the field, it is fiercely
competitive.
With so much talent in the market, it becomes more important than ever to find a unique
vision through the photographs you create. This workshop explores creative techniques
that can feed into your work and help you to define your own artistic and commercially
successful approach.
As well as learning through visual presentations and live demonstrations, you will explore
the techniques first-hand with your own equipment, receiving detailed analysis and
feedback on your work.
COCKATOO ISLAND
Overnight Creative Photography Workshop
May 8th - 9th 2015
Limited to 12 places
SARKODIE
PHOTOGRAPHY
Artistry Authenticity Adventure
04 23 2 89 80 2
W WW.SA R KO DI E . C O M
I NF O@S A RKO D IE . C O M
Event Type
Presentation and overnight hands-on workshop
Suited to
Enthusiastic beginners aspiring towards more advanced photography.
Amateur or hobbyist photographers looking to gain commercial assignments. Professional
photographers seeking to expand their creative skillset. (This course assumes a basic
knowledge of photography principles such as shutter speed, aperture values and ISO)
Relevent genres of photography
Weddings, families, couples, portraiture, landscape, travel, urban and architectural
Inclusions
Visual presention and demonstration of a wide range of creative photography techniques,
as well as extensive editing and business advice.
Guided photography expeditions around the island in different light conditions.
Assessment and feedback on your own creative photography.
Does not include meals and accommodation.
Dates
Fri May 8th to Sat May 9th 2015
Location
Cockatoo Island, Sydney, NSW
Capacity
12 people only to ensure individual attention to each attendee
Presented by
Joseph K. Sarkodie, Sarkodie Photography
Cost
$795 per person
Travel
Cockatoo Island is a short ferry ride from Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW.
http://www.transportnsw.info for ferry timetables
Accommodation
Overnight options of camping, mini-glamping and glamping are available.
For more information visit http://www.cockatooisland.gov.au/stay. When at the checkout stage of booking, please mention Sarkodie Photography in the ‘Special requests
and group information’ form field to ensure all attendees are based in the same area.
Food and drink
There’s a great range of food and drink options available on the island throughout the
day. For more information visit http://www.cockatooisland.gov.au/visit/places-eat-anddrink (pizzas at the Island Bar highly recommended!)
What to bring
DSLR or mirrorless camera and lenses
Your camera manual
A small handheld torch
Warm clothing
Mosquito repellent
Course content
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Natural light photography, high and low key lighting
Creative photgraphy at night or in low light conditions
Shallow depth of field for subject isolation and selective focus
Backlighting for dramatic effect
Reflections for visual depth and layering
Off-camera flash for creative lighting
Slow-sync flash to add movement and atmosphere
Artistic tilting and twisting of the focal plane
Multiple exposure, stacking images in-camera for composite photography
Atmospheric use of smoke
Editing - how to develop your own unique and constantly evolving style
Building your business - lead generation and conversion
Itinerary
Day 1 - Friday
6pm meet-up at Cockatoo Island Visitor Centre
6-7pm introductions and visual presentation
7-8pm night photography
8pm pizza dinner, drinks
9pm island exploration, photography walk
Day 2 - Saturday
6:30-7:30am optional sunrise shoot
7:30-9am morning light shoot
9-10am coffee and breakfast
10-12pm editing techniques and group feedback
12-1pm building your business - lead generation and conversion
1-2pm lunch
2-5:15pm late afternoon/ twilight shoot
5:15-5:45pm final discussions and completion of workshop
About Sarkodie Photography
Documenting true life with honesty, artistry and a sense of adventure. Drawing from
experience while treating each day as a new creative opportunity. Fully prepared but open
to embrace the unexpected.
My passion for creative expression began with a love of drawing and led to a career in
architecture. Photography was a creative outlet that soon became an all-consuming hobby
and from 2011 my full-time occupation.
I work in a way that’s friendly and unobtrusive, creating a relaxed environment, where I
capture unguarded emotion and sincere interaction.
I am the recipient of numerous awards at State and National level including AIPP silver
awards and the NSW album of the year 2014.
Photography Qualifications
Diploma of Photoimaging, CATC Design School, Sydney
AIPP Accredited Professional Photographer 2015
(Further qualifications: BA Hons Architecture,
Dip. Arch RIBA, ARB Part III, University of Sheffield, UK)
Contact
Joseph K. Sarkodie
Sarkodie Photography
www.sarkodie.com
info@sarkodie.com
0423 289802