Speos - Expert modules professional photography program

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:: PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY - EXPERT MODULES

The Expert Modules aim at deepening the participants' previous knowledge and skills in those areas that are most demanded by the professional market.

They cover the subjects of business management, image management and publication, advanced studio photography and photo reportage, combining theory and practice.

Students can enroll immediately after completing the 32-week Professional Photography Program, or return to Spéos to complement their training in the following year(s). They can enroll for 1 or 2 modules, supervised by professionals within the field of photography.

Participants also attend the opening week of the "Rencontres d'Arles".

-> EXPERT MODULE: THE PHOTO BUSINESS

- Duration: 5 weeks in two parts

Different experts present the business management of all kinds of activities linked to professional photography. The module gives an overview of the photographic professions and the market, copyright legislation, marketing, accounting and financial management within the field of photography.

This module also allows participants to deepen their knowledge in the domains of image management
and publication, which are presented from the point of view of independent photographers, photo agencies and image banks. Participants also encounter picture researchers/image buyers working for publishing houses and advertising agencies, art directors and photo agents. Throughout the module, they acquire in-depth knowledge about the various possibilities to syndicate their own image stocks. And – last but not least – they get a practical overview of how to efficiently use social media for photographers.

-> EXPERT MODULE: ADVANCED STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY

- Duration: 3 weeks (takes place at the same time as the Expert Module Advanced Photo Reportage)

Participants encounter professional work situations, preparing complex studio sets, focusing on elaborate make-up, hairdressing and accessories. The module also presents a range of expert skills used in commercial photography: shooting with integrated digital post-production, specific retouching (culinary, skin, jewelry etc.), exterior studio shooting. Several meetings will be held at professionals' workplaces.

-> EXPERT MODULE: ADVANCED PHOTO REPORTAGE

- Duration: 3 weeks (takes place at the same time as the Expert Module Advanced Studio)

Photojournalism is analyzed from the point of view of agencies, dailies, magazines, and independent photographers. Participants meet professionals working in the fields of image purchase, sales and editing within various kinds of media (print and web). Through these exchanges, they learn how to position themselves and to efficiently prepare their entry into the professional world. Several meetings will be held at professionals' workplaces.

-> EXCURSION TO THE "RENCONTRES D'ARLES"

Participants attend various photography events during the opening week of the «Rencontres d’Arles» in the South-East of France. At the “Rencontres”, they have the possibility to encounter the big names within the world of photography, and are encouraged to present their own work during the public portfolio reviews.