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Visitor Information: The RPS Gallery and coffee shop will be closed on Saturday 7 December

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CREDIT: Steve McCurry HonFRPS

Creativity Live Series - Jon Cunningham

Creativity Live is a series of brand new online workshops

Updated with new workshops.

Creativity Live is a series of workshops designed for those without a formal education in photography. Heavily visual, with plenty of examples, we take a show-not-tell approach to teaching, guiding you step-by-step through the more creative elements of photography; so you understand how to make your work stand out, see behind the scenes how the best images are made, and build your confidence - and ability - to take your photography forwards.

Tutor profile - Jon Cunningham, is a professional photographer and founder of award-winning creative education company, Creative Escapes. His work has been published in The Guardian, Daily Telegraph, Country Living and more, shot 7 books for Penguin and Dorling Kindersley, taught photography internationally across 16 countries, mentored dozens of photographers from beginner to professional, and is the author of ‘Teach Yourself : Your Complete Photography Course’ (Hodder). 

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CREDIT: Noah Berger/Associated Press

What makes a Good Photograph? - Jon Cunningham

07 April 18:30 – 20:30 BST

Creativity Live Series - In this 2-hour course using Zoom, we’ll demystify what makes a good photograph in clear language, learn more about the genres of photography, and who stands out.

Book now: https://rps.org/creativity-live-07apr

Image © Noah Berger/Associated Press

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CREDIT: © Gregory Crewdson. Courtesy Gagosian

 

How to Spot a Signature Style - Jon Cunningham

14 April, 18:30 - 20:30 BST

Creativity Live Series - In this 2-hour course, we’ll equip you with the skills to spot signature styles in photography, how that fits with their work, plus techniques on how to find your own style. 

Book now: https://rps.org/creativity-live-14apr

Image © Gregory Crewdson. Courtesy Gagosian.

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CREDIT: © Saul Leiter Foundation, courtesy Howard Greenberg Gallery

Storytelling in Photography - Jon Cunningham

21 April, 18:30 – 20:30 BST

Creativity Live Series - In this 2 hour course, we’ll guide you, step-by-step, introducing storytelling in photography, how to see it in others work - and how you might tell stories in your own photography. 

Book now: https://rps.org/creativity-live-21apr

Image © Saul Leiter Foundation, courtesy Howard Greenberg Gallery

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CREDIT: Jon Cunningham

 

What Type of Photographer are you? - Jon Cunningham

05 May, 18:30 – 20:30 BST

Creativity Live Series - In this 2 hour workshop, we’ll show you, step-by-step, how to discover what type of photographer you are in terms of genre, style, content; everything you need to know. 

Book now: https://rps.org/creativity-live-05may

Image © John Cunningham

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CREDIT: Noah Berger

 

 

How to Get People to Look at your Photographs - Jon Cunningham

12 May, 18:30 – 20:30 BST

Creativity Live Series - In this 2 hour workshop, we’ll reveal a multitude of techniques used by professional photographers to make their work stand out, so yours do too. 

Book now: https://rps.org/creativity-live-12may 

Image © Noah Berger

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CREDIT: Hannah Reyes Morales


How to Take Great Photographs - Jon Cunningham

19 May, 18:30 – 20:30 BST

Creativity Live Series - In this 2 hour workshop, we’ll show you how to plan, find and execute your best shot, what to take with you, and how to edit to perfection. 

Book now: https://rps.org/creativity-live-19may

Image © Hannah Reyes Morales

©2021 Imogen Cunningham Trust. All Rights Reserved
CREDIT: ©2021 Imogen Cunningham Trust. All Rights Reserved

 

How to Take Great Photographs of People – Jon Cunningham

26 May, 18:30 – 20:30 BST

Creativity Live Series - In this 2 hour workshop, we’ll show you how to overcome your fears, shoot images of people that connect, tips on portraiture, street, documentary, and how we use light to spotlight our subject. 

Book now: https://rps.org/creativity-live-26may

Image © 2021 Imogen Cunningham Trust. All Rights Reserved

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CREDIT: ©photograph of Nadav Kander HonFRPS @courtesy of Flowers Gallery

 

How to Take Great Photographs of Things – Jon Cunningham

02 June, 18:30 – 20:30 BST

Creativity Live Series - In this 2 hour workshop, we’ll show you how to pick everyday objects that speak to you, how these images can elevate any narrative, plus how to build a home studio that delivers. 

Book now: https://rps.org/creativity-live-02jun 

Image © Nadav Kander HonFRPS @courtesy of Flowers Gallery

 

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CREDIT: ©photograph of Nadav Kander HonFRPS @courtesy of Flowers Gallery

 

How to Take Great Photographs of Places – Jon Cunningham 

09 June, 18:30 – 20:30 BST

Creativity Live - In this 2 hour workshop, we’ll show you how to choose places that resonate, how to plan your shoot, see how the right light elevates your image, and how to frame the photograph so you feel part of the scene. 

Book now: https://rps.org/creativity-live-09jun

Image © Nadav Kander HonFRPS @courtesy of Flowers Gallery

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CREDIT: Steve McCurry HonFRPS

 

How to Take Great Travel Photographs – Jon Cunningham

16 June, 18:30 – 20:30 BST

Creativity Live - In this 2 hour workshop, we’ll show you how to transport your audience, learn common pitfalls, tell stories not glimpses, and learn some lighting techniques that will make your images glow. 

Book now: https://rps.org/creativity-live-16jun

Image © Steve McCurry HonFRPS