Domo’s Fundamentals of Photography!

A playful beginner-friendly images workshop with Toronto photographer Ian Lawrence

Ever puzzled how some journey images immediately really feel thrilling, cinematic, emotional, or memorable? In this enjoyable and approachable workshop, photographer Ian Lawrence will break down the fundamentals of images utilizing photos from his CONTACT Photography Festival exhibition Domo To Go — a globe-spanning picture sequence following the adventures of the beloved character Domo Kun by Iceland, Paris, Thailand, and past.

Designed particularly for inexperienced persons, aspiring photographers, travellers, and creatives, this workshop will introduce foundational images ideas in a relaxed and galvanizing manner. Together, we’ll discover how photographers use composition, framing, steadiness, color, scale, perspective, timing, and storytelling to create stronger and extra participating photos — whether or not utilizing a smartphone or a devoted digicam.

Using actual examples from the Domo To Go sequence, Ian will exhibit how the Elements and Principles of Design can rework peculiar snapshots into images that really feel intentional, expressive, and visually compelling. Participants will even have the chance to discover the native space and take images of their very own utilizing their smartphone or digicam, with their very own stuffie or toy as the topic towards the thrilling backdrop of downtown Toronto, adopted by a brief pleasant group critique and dialogue.

No technical expertise required — simply curiosity and a love of images, journey, or creativity.

What You’ll Learn:

-Beginner-friendly images composition strategies

-How to create stronger journey images and visible tales

-The Elements & Principles of Design in images

-Tips for framing, perspective, steadiness, and visible impression

-How to take extra intentional images together with your smartphone or digicam

-Creative methods to {photograph} toys, objects, individuals, and environments

Perfect for:

– Beginner and aspiring photographers

– Travellers wanting higher trip images

– Creative hobbyists and visible storytellers

– Fans of playful images and popular culture

Bring:

-Your smartphone or digicam

-Your favorite stuffie/toy

-A curiosity for journey, storytelling, and creativity

Bonus!

Every attendee receives a free Domo pin! (While provides final!)

One evening solely — May 26, 6–8 PM — $20 (upfront), $25 (at door)

📍 Tiger Den — 45 Baldwin Street, Toronto

Part of the CONTACT Photography Festival –

Instagram: @domotogo / @ianlawrencephotography