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Deep Focus- the Alumni Course

  • GC Elzenhof Kroonlaan 12 Elsene België (map)

Deep Focus- Better photography -the Alumni Course

Who is it for? Anyone with a solid beginner level who wants honest, detailed feedback and shoot better stories.

Practical

  • Thursdays 19:00-22:00, 14 January - 18 March 2027 (no class 25 Feb + 4 Mar)
  • Location: GC Elzenhof, Ixelles, Brussels
  • Language: English / French / Dutch
  • Price: EUR 249
  • Group: max. 8, alumni group
Workshop with looking at magazines

Let’s talk photography

We’ll deepen your photography, go back to basics, and you’ll end up a better storyteller and photographer. Sure!

Unlock your creative edge with a hands-on photography course designed for students who want to go beyond the basics and build professional-grade skills.

Who it’s for

  • Ambitious students with a solid foundation in camera basics.

  • Aspiring visual storytellers aiming to work in editorial, corporate or portrait photography.

  • Anyone ready to move from hobbyist snapshots to intentional, confident image-making.

What you’ll master

  • Advanced camera control: exposure, metering and dynamic range for challenging lighting.

  • Professional lighting techniques: mixed light, off-camera flash, modifiers and practical use of continuous light.

  • Portrait craft: posing, directing subjects, capturing authentic expressions and mood.

  • Visual storytelling: sequencing, context, and how to build a compelling photographic narrative.

  • Workflow & post-production: efficient tethering, RAW processing, colour grading and retouching for publication-ready images.

  • Working with clients: briefing, communication, contracts and delivering a professional final product.

  • Portfolio development: curating a cohesive body of work and optimising images for print and web.

How I teach

  • Practical, project-based sessions with real subjects and brief simulations.

  • Small groups and individual feedback to accelerate progress.

  • Live demonstrations followed by hands-on practice and critique.

  • Assignments that mimic real-world jobs and build your portfolio.

Why this course works

  • Taught by an experienced Brussels-based photographer who shoots portraits and visual stories for media and corporate clients — learn techniques used in real commissions.

  • Playful, constructive atmosphere that encourages experimentation while focusing on marketable outcomes.

  • Balanced blend of creativity and professionalism: we push artistic growth while teaching how to win and manage work.

Course outcomes

  • Confidently handle complex lighting and mixed environments.

  • Direct and connect with subjects to create stronger portraits.

  • Produce a polished portfolio and a clear plan for next steps.

Practical details

  • Intensive modules tailored to student schedules.

  • Small cohort size to ensure personalised attention.

  • Bring your own camera; equipment available for certain lighting classes.

  • Certification of completion and portfolio review offered at course end.

Ready to transform your photography from convincing to compelling? Join a course that’s playful, professional and built for students who mean business with their images. Contact us to book your place and take the next step in your photographic journey.

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