Review of the Four Day Street Photography Winter Intensive:
Four days with the inimitable Chuck Jines took my photography to a radically new and exciting place. On the very first day, I began looking at my city and it’s incredible photographic opportunities in a different way. And now I can’t stop traveling around, exploring, and taking pictures! Chuck broke down the process of working with a meter and a film camera very simply and directly. He provided numerous approaches and fun techniques for shooting the city and it’s inhabitants. Through Chuck I’ve discovered the joy of shooting with purpose rather than just waiting for something to inspire me. It’s made all the difference.
Chuck has an incredibly engaging teaching style. He creates an atmosphere of fun and exploration. He’s deeply knowledgeable about the history and philosophy of street photography and easily communicates those ideas – and the ways in which he’s developed his own voice in the medium and how others can, as well. Mostly, with Chuck, you learn by DOING. I can’t overstate the impact this had on me. I learned more from being mentored by Chuck in the street and watching him work with others than I have from any book, video, or class. He’s just that good.
The second half of the intensive was devoted to film development and editing. It rocked!!! Chuck took us through two different development processes. Taught us how to scan our negatives properly. And how to edit our images using both Lightroom and Silver Efex Pro. One of the other participants and I are already planning to form a film development club!
Thank you, Chuck, for a wonderful, broadening, real-world experience. You are an outstanding teacher.
-Robin Chaplik (2/25/14).
Thanks, Robin! I look forward to shooting with you again.