Milan, Italy -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/23/2011 -- This innovative course combines the key concepts of both Photography and Fashion, providing students with an introductory knowledge of the fashion photographer’s profession.

Istituto Italiano di Fotografia (Via Gaspare Bugatti, 3 - Milan)and l’Istituto di Moda Burgo (Piazza San Babila, 5 - Milan) provide students who have already acquired the essential knowledge and skills of photography and the ability to hold a camera, the possibility to join two amazing professions into one high demand job.

Start date: July 4, 2011
Duration: 2 weeks
Attendance: 5 days per week :
o 1 st week: from Tuesday to Saturday
o 2 nd week: from Monday to Friday

Total hours: 60: 10 AM to 1 PM ; 2PM to 5 PM.

Course language: English.
Contents
• key concepts of fashion and fashion photography styles and techniques
• Posing and lighting techniques for fashion photography, including lighting with natural light and lighting techniques in a studio .
• Fashion photo shooting and fashion photography.
• Fashion photography in different locations ;
• Fashion styles and trends.
• Backstage hair and makeup;
• Creating a fashion collection; timetable and moods;
• Photography and trademark rights;
• Products and fabrics.
• Photoshoot casting.
• How to interact with the most established fashion photographers and fashion designers
• Visits to fashion houses, modeling agencies, fashion editing offices and galleries.

Photography equipment required:
• Digital SLR Camera
• Compatible Memory card;
• Compatible battery + a battery recharger (with a European plug adapter, if necessary)

Further info:
http://www.fashionsummercourse.com/photography-fashion-summer-course.html