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Courses & Workshops Finding Beauty in the Mundane: Documentary Family Photography (Nov 15-Dec 20)
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Finding Beauty in the Mundane: Documentary Family Photography (Nov 15-Dec 20)

$465.00

Dates: November 15 - December 20, 2025 (no class November 29)

Meetings: Saturdays, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM CST (5 Sessions)

Location: Online Zoom Classroom

Cost: $465 (HCP members can receive a 10% discount)

Instructor: Marvi Lacar

Skill Level: Intermediate

Documentary family photography is an art form that seeks the extraordinary in the ordinary, turning fleeting moments into timeless narratives. It's a testament to the fact that beauty and storytelling power reside in the most common of places: our homes, our routines, and our interactions. In this course, students will explore the principles of documentary photography, with a specific focus on how to apply these principles to family settings to create compelling, candid, and emotionally resonant images. This immersive course is designed for photographers of all levels who aspire to capture the profound and often overlooked beauty in everyday family life. You will discover how to create images that evoke emotions and provoke thought while respecting the privacy and comfort of your subjects.

Objectives:

  • Develop an understanding of the documentary photography genre, with an emphasis on family narratives

  • Cultivate an eye for detail and an appreciation for the stories that unfold in everyday life

  • Create genuine, heartfelt images telling authentic stories of families in their environments

  • Master technical skills for photographing in various home environments, often with challenging lighting and fast-moving subjects

  • Enhance storytelling abilities through composition, timing, and perspective

  • Acquire photo editing skills to enhance the narrative quality of the images without compromising their authenticity

  • Create a personal documentary family photography project showcasing your individual style and storytelling

Prerequisites:

Photography I or being comfortable using your camera in Manual mode and having a basic understanding of photo editing tools

Course Prep:

For those with previous work, please compile an edit of your past documentary family photography work.

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Dates: November 15 - December 20, 2025 (no class November 29)

Meetings: Saturdays, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM CST (5 Sessions)

Location: Online Zoom Classroom

Cost: $465 (HCP members can receive a 10% discount)

Instructor: Marvi Lacar

Skill Level: Intermediate

Documentary family photography is an art form that seeks the extraordinary in the ordinary, turning fleeting moments into timeless narratives. It's a testament to the fact that beauty and storytelling power reside in the most common of places: our homes, our routines, and our interactions. In this course, students will explore the principles of documentary photography, with a specific focus on how to apply these principles to family settings to create compelling, candid, and emotionally resonant images. This immersive course is designed for photographers of all levels who aspire to capture the profound and often overlooked beauty in everyday family life. You will discover how to create images that evoke emotions and provoke thought while respecting the privacy and comfort of your subjects.

Objectives:

  • Develop an understanding of the documentary photography genre, with an emphasis on family narratives

  • Cultivate an eye for detail and an appreciation for the stories that unfold in everyday life

  • Create genuine, heartfelt images telling authentic stories of families in their environments

  • Master technical skills for photographing in various home environments, often with challenging lighting and fast-moving subjects

  • Enhance storytelling abilities through composition, timing, and perspective

  • Acquire photo editing skills to enhance the narrative quality of the images without compromising their authenticity

  • Create a personal documentary family photography project showcasing your individual style and storytelling

Prerequisites:

Photography I or being comfortable using your camera in Manual mode and having a basic understanding of photo editing tools

Course Prep:

For those with previous work, please compile an edit of your past documentary family photography work.

Dates: November 15 - December 20, 2025 (no class November 29)

Meetings: Saturdays, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM CST (5 Sessions)

Location: Online Zoom Classroom

Cost: $465 (HCP members can receive a 10% discount)

Instructor: Marvi Lacar

Skill Level: Intermediate

Documentary family photography is an art form that seeks the extraordinary in the ordinary, turning fleeting moments into timeless narratives. It's a testament to the fact that beauty and storytelling power reside in the most common of places: our homes, our routines, and our interactions. In this course, students will explore the principles of documentary photography, with a specific focus on how to apply these principles to family settings to create compelling, candid, and emotionally resonant images. This immersive course is designed for photographers of all levels who aspire to capture the profound and often overlooked beauty in everyday family life. You will discover how to create images that evoke emotions and provoke thought while respecting the privacy and comfort of your subjects.

Objectives:

  • Develop an understanding of the documentary photography genre, with an emphasis on family narratives

  • Cultivate an eye for detail and an appreciation for the stories that unfold in everyday life

  • Create genuine, heartfelt images telling authentic stories of families in their environments

  • Master technical skills for photographing in various home environments, often with challenging lighting and fast-moving subjects

  • Enhance storytelling abilities through composition, timing, and perspective

  • Acquire photo editing skills to enhance the narrative quality of the images without compromising their authenticity

  • Create a personal documentary family photography project showcasing your individual style and storytelling

Prerequisites:

Photography I or being comfortable using your camera in Manual mode and having a basic understanding of photo editing tools

Course Prep:

For those with previous work, please compile an edit of your past documentary family photography work.

Images: Marvi Lacar, from the series This is a Love Story

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