Update: New Course announced starting March 12th, 2012

This one-of-a-kind ONLINE course will teach you how to make stunning black and white images using long-exposures ranging from a few seconds to 15+ minutes.

Offered for the first time in an ONLINE format. Learn at your own pace, wherever you are in the world. Get personalized attention and feedback from your instructor and interact with like-minded students.

For those not able to commit to Marc's famous in-person workshops on this topic we have created this 10 week ONLINE format instead.

This course will have you immersed in learning while access to your instructor Marc is guaranteed with a small class size.

This is one of the very few courses available in North America that teaches the long exposure style of shooting. Be prepared for many shooting assignements. Be prepared to get inspired! Marc has welcomed students from all over the world since he started teaching this unique way of photographing in late 2006.

The goal of this course is to produce stunning black and white landscape and/or urban cityscape images using long exposure techniques. Marc has done significant work in this area so be sure to check out his website www.MarcKoegel.com

Digital camera equipment or film in any format (including 4x5 and larger) can be used.

During the 10 weeks we spend together you will be taken through the journey required to generate beautiful black and white landscape and urban cityscape images. From camera techniques to post-production, this 10 week course will cover it all.

You will learn how to see in black and white!

Images above: Copyright Marc Koegel Photography

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How this ONLINE Course works:

Marc is excited to start teaching in this new online format.

Every week (on Monday morning), you'll receive your lesson for the week. The lesson typically is in the form of a PDF document that you can download and study, but Marc has also prepared video tutorials for you as well. Together, these materials provide a rich learning resource that will get you out shooting using new techniques and skills.

After studying the lessons, you'll have time to shoot the bi-weekly photo assignment. Photo Assignments are due on Sunday evening every two weeks (so you got 13 days to get each of them done).

Within a few days you'll receive personalized feedback on your submitted assignments. This is where our online course really shines. Marc has reserved time to communicate and provide feedback to each student individually, something that is often a challenge in a 'traditional' workshop setting. To guarantee your access to your instructor Marc, we have limited this online class to only 20 participants. And all critiquing is done by Marc himself, not hired teaching assistants.

You upload your images to a password protected area on our website, where only you and your fellow course participants and your instructor Marc can see them. Here, you can also receive comments and see the other participants images and what Marc and other's have said about them. There is also a forum were you can get in touch 24/7 with your questions and comments.

Details on how to access this secure site and how to upload your photos will be provided about a week before the course starts.

Class 1:

Introduction to long exposure photography; shooting long exposures indoors or at night without additional equipment. Technical concerns and camera settings.

Assignment 1 given (Due Date is Sunday, February 12th, 2012)

Cass 2:

Long Exposure Photography in daylight. Overview of required equipment including ND filters, tripods and remote camera releases. Camera techniques and settings.

Cass 3:

Calculating exposure times using ND filters. Thoughts and advice on picking exposure times to achieve specific artistic effects. Marc will be using samples of his award-winning images to illustrate concepts explained in this week's lesson.

Assignment 2 given (Due Date is Sunday, February 26th, 2012)

Class 4:

Color versus black and white long exposure photograhy, with specific tips and tricks for working and seeing in black and white. Introduction to composition and image design for long exposure photography. Choosing the right lens, angle and viewpoint.

Class 5:

Composition and image design for long exposure photography continued. A discussion on previsualizing your final image and specific composition advice for sea-scapes, architecture and city-scapes, as well as landscapes.

Assignment 3 given (Due Date is Sunday, March 11th, 2012)

Class 6:

Introduction to more advanced shooting techniques such as panoramic imaging and bracketing exposures for increased dynamic range (a manual HDR). Marc will be showing samples of his award-winning images to illustrate these techniques.

Cass 7:

Introduction to digital workflow, black and white conversions using SilverFX Pro 2 and/or Photoshop. Once again, Marc will be demonstrating these techniques using some of his award-wining imagery.

Note: Trial software can be downloaded for free, so you can follow along even if you don't own this software currently.

Assignment 4 given (Due Date is Sunday, March 25th, 2012)

Class 8:

Digital workflow and post-production techniques continued. Merging several images to panoarmas to create unique visuals and perspectives. Extending tonal range by combinig two bracketed exposures of the same scene, and how this technique leads to better long exposure photographs in certain conditions.

Class 9:

The full story behind the picture: This week, Marc will discuss his entire workflow from planning a shoot to the finished images ready for print and exhibition. He will take 3 of his award-winning images from start to finish using the techiques discussed throughout this course.

Assignment 5 given (Due Date is Sunday, April 8th, 2012)

Class 10:

Final class. Marc will select images from each participant and present his thoughts on them for all to enjoy. Then, Marc will discuss the importance of working with a series of images and he will also present an overview of his fine-art printing workflow.

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Course Starting February 27th, 2012:

 

Same weekly class schedule as above. Assignment due dates as follows:

Assignment 1:

Given: Monday February 27th. Due Date: Sunday, March 11th

Assignment 2:

Given: Monday March 12th. Due Date: Sunday, March 25th

Assignment 3:

Given: Monday March 26th. Due Date: Sunday, April 8th

Assignment 4:

Given: Monday April 9th. Due Date: Sunday, April 22nd

Assignment 5:

Given: Monday April 23rd. Due Date: Sunday, May 6th

Course Starting February 27th, 2012:

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Course Starting March 12th, 2012:

Same weekly class schedule as above. Assignment due dates as follows:

Assignment 1:

Given: Monday March 12th. Due Date: Sunday, March 25th

Assignment 2:

Given: Monday March 26th. Due Date: Sunday, April 8th

Assignment 3:

Given: Monday April 9th. Due Date: Sunday, April 22nd

Assignment 4:

Given: Monday April 23rd. Due Date: Sunday, May 6th

Assignment 5:

Given: Monday May 7th. Due Date: Sunday, May 20th

How this ONLINE Course works:

Marc is excited to start teaching in this new online format.

Every week (on Monday morning), you'll receive your lesson for the week. The lesson typically is in the form of a PDF document that you can download and study, but Marc has also prepared video tutorials for you as well. Together, these materials provide a rich learning resource that will get you out shooting using new techniques and skills.

After studying the lessons, you'll have time to shoot the bi-weekly photo assignment. Photo Assignments are due on Sunday evening every two weeks (so you got 13 days to get each of them done).

Within a few days you'll receive personalized feedback on your submitted assignments. This is where our online course really shines. Marc has reserved time to communicate and provide feedback to each student individually, something that is often a challenge in a 'traditional' workshop setting. To guarantee your access to your instructor Marc, we have limited this online class to only 20 participants. And all critiquing is done by Marc himself, not hired teaching assistants.

You upload your images to a password protected area on our website, where only your fellow course participants and your instructor Marc can see them. Here, you can also receive comments and see the other participants images and what Marc and other's have said about them. There is also a forum were you can get in touch 24/7 with your questions and comments.

Details on how to access this secure site and how to upload your photos will be provided about a week before the course starts.

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Frequently asked questions:

Q: How much time will I need to work on this course each week?

A: 20-30 minutes each week, plus shooting assignments

 

Q: What kind of camera and lens do I need for this course?

A: Any digital or film camera will do, as long as it has manual controls and is able to do a 'bulb' exposure. In addition to your camera, you'll also need a good sturdy tripod, a remote or cable release (so you can keep your camera's shutter open for minutes), and a ND filter.

 

Q: What ND filters do you recommend?

A: Marc uses ND filters made by B+W. Specifically, he uses a B+W ND 110 10 stop filter and a B+W ND 106 6 stop filter, so he can achieve a total of 16 stops of ND when both filters are stacked. For more info on filters please visit Marc's blog by clicking here.

 

Q: Do I have to be online at any specific times?

A: No you don't. The lessons are send via email, so you can work on them anytime, where-ever you happen to be. You submit the assignments online, and this can be done anytime before the assignment due date.

 

Q: Do I need to own any software for this course?

A: No you don't. All software presented can be downloaded as free trial versions, so you can follow along and only decide to buy if you are convinced it is the right choice for you.

 

Q: Do I need to have a specific lens for this course?

A: No you don't. Any lens will do, even a kit lens that came with yor camera. Marc uses wide-angle lenses down to 18mm and wider, but you can do this course with almost any lens that you already own.