【Workshop(s)】Hsinchu photography course | The power of summer night images and capturing beautiful moments 2025 February

**February 2025 class dates:** **2/12 (Wednesday) 19:30-22:00, 2/15 (Saturday) 9:30-12:00, 2/19 (Wednesday) 19:30-22:00, 2/22 (Saturday) 9: 30-12:00** **Course hours: four classes, 10 hours in total** **Class location: Now Video Studio (2F, No. 36, Lane 65, Section 2, Dongda Road, North District, Hsinchu City)** __**Original price is RMB 6,000, early bird discount is RMB 4,800**__ **Photography allows us to retain the beauty of this world.** Whether you want to take photos of travel scenery, product photography, people photography, food photography, etc., this class will allow you to turn "photos" into "photography works"! https://www.dace.com.tw/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/%E5%A4%8F%E5%A4%9C%E5%BD%B1%E5%83%8F%E5%8A%9B%E5%AD%B8%E5%93%A1%E5%9B%9E%E9%A5%8B%E5%9C%96%E5%8D%A1-%E6%96%B9-Selena_compressed.jpg https://www.dace.com.tw/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/%E5%A4%8F%E5%A4%9C%E5%BD%B1%E5%83%8F%E5%8A%9B%E5%AD%B8%E5%93%A1%E5%9B%9E%E9%A5%8B%E5%9C%96%E5%8D%A1-%E6%96%B9-%E8%AC%9D%E5%AE%89%E7%90%AA_compressed.jpg Wanting to leave beautiful things behind is the original intention of every photographer. The feeling that we are not satisfied with our photos and want to take better photos comes from our pursuit of beauty. To this end, we have returned to our own journey of learning photography and designed a learning system that is suitable for everyone, so that you can unlock your photography talent and experience the feeling of being able to take good photos yourself. It is not out of reach to take eye-catching photography. As long as you master simple principles and methods, you can capture all kinds of beauty in life at any time! After guiding more than 1,200 students, we can say generously: Under our guidance, no one can fail to learn photography! https://www.dace.com.tw/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/%E5%A4%8F%E5%A4%9C%E5%BD%B1%E5%83%8F%E5%8A%9B-%E5%AF%A6%E6%88%B0%E5%BC%8F%E6%95%99%E5%AD%B8_comp.jpg We organize abstract, difficult and complex photography knowledge into concise key points so that students can get started quickly. Photography is not something that can be learned by sitting in the classroom. Therefore, we have designed a solid outdoor practical course. You can follow the teacher's demonstration and learn to be a professional photographer first-hand while taking photos with the teacher. Photography skills! If you encounter any problems during the process, the teacher can solve them for you immediately! __**Photography course content**__ https://www.dace.com.tw/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/%E5%A4%8F%E5%A4%9C%E5%BD%B1%E5%83%8F%E5%8A%9B-%E7%AB%A0%E7%AF%80%E7%B8%BD%E8%A6%BD_compress.jpg https://www.dace.com.tw/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/%E5%A4%8F%E5%A4%9C%E5%BD%B1%E5%83%8F%E5%8A%9B%E7%AB%A0%E7%AF%80%E5%9C%96%E7%AA%84%E7%89%88-1_compress.jpg If you want to take good photos, you must first see a good picture. We like to take photos precisely because we feel the beauty of the world. To retain this beauty in photos, in addition to keen observation, it also requires the mastery of "composition". Composition is the language of photography. Distance, angle, foreground, and background are all your weapons. Understanding various composition methods can enhance the beauty of your photos and even capture unexpected and interesting pictures! **First lesson course content:** **■ Basic principles of composition** **■ Learn composition from the master: the secrets of the master photographer, analyzing six universal composition techniques** **■ The heart of a photographer: find your own photography field** **■ Practical exercises: Quickly learn the practical power of composition** https://www.dace.com.tw/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/%E5%A4%8F%E5%A4%9C%E5%BD%B1%E5%83%8F%E5%8A%9B%E7%AB%A0%E7%AF%80%E5%9C%96%E7%AA%84%E7%89%88-2_compress.jpg Photography technology is a worry for many people. We will use the fastest and simplest way to let you understand the most important basic concepts of photography. Whether it's a mobile phone or a single-lens camera, the teachers will guide you step by step to control your equipment, allowing you to easily learn the basic photography procedures of professional photographers. We will ensure that everyone can get started smoothly during the actual photo taking process! **Course content of the second lesson:** **■Basic knowledge of photography: aperture, shutter, ISO, focal length** **■ Step-by-step practical teaching on photography tools (cameras, mobile phones)** **■ Mobile photography: How to take professional photos with your mobile phone** **■ Photographer’s Eye: Developing an Insight into Beauty** **■ Practical exercise: micro-travel in the city** https://www.dace.com.tw/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/%E5%A4%8F%E5%A4%9C%E5%BD%B1%E5%83%8F%E5%8A%9B%E7%AB%A0%E7%AF%80%E5%9C%96%E7%AA%84%E7%89%88-3_compress.jpg The most important and difficult technique in photography is to master light and shadow. This class will teach you how to master the changes in light and shadow in any scene and take the best photos! We will also use portrait photography as a demonstration, so that you can take beautiful portraits no matter when traveling or gathering in the future! **Course content of the third lesson:** **■ Between light and shadow: Master beautiful light and shadow to take good, natural photos** **■ Photographer’s Hands: Advanced Composition Techniques** **■ Portrait photography: light and shadow, angle, expression, posture** **■ Practical exercises: black and white portraits, mastering the power of light and shadow** https://www.dace.com.tw/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/%E5%A4%8F%E5%A4%9C%E5%BD%B1%E5%83%8F%E5%8A%9B%E7%AB%A0%E7%AF%80%E5%9C%96%E7%AA%84%E7%89%88-4_compress.jpg Finally, get your work out there! After three lessons of study and practice, we teach you how to make your work even better through post-production editing. Post-production retouching is the last step in photography. In this class we will teach you the important concepts of post-production: color temperature, hue, contrast, saturation...etc. Make an already great photo even more powerful after post-production! In addition, the teacher will organize all the works in class, select and analyze them, and give individual feedback and guidance to each student to help them find their own photography style and the direction for future development. **Course content of the fourth lesson:** **■ Analysis of students’ works: The road to becoming a photography master** **■ Basics of post-production retouching: mastering light, shadow and color** **■ Introduction to style photography masters: Eric Van Nynatten, Martin Parr… (suitable photography masters will be selected for this level of students)** **■ Conclusion: After the power of summer night images?** **Photography course features** 1. Let you learn the basics of photography in an easy-to-understand way. 2. Arrange practical outdoor shooting exercises and guide you step by step in learning photography. 3. Adhere to the teaching quality of small classes and arrange multiple teachers so that each student can receive sufficient individual guidance. 4. Pay attention to students’ learning needs and maintain a kind and patient teaching style. 5. Teachers can understand students’ photography potential and provide guidance. 6. Pair it with after-school homework and tutoring to ensure you learn it. **What can you gain in this photography course?** **1. [Take the first step and easily control any photography tool]** No more wasting time trying to figure it out on your own, learn real skills so you can easily control the photography tools in your hand. **2. [Cross the professional threshold and bring photography back to life]** By applying what you have learned in class, you can observe and feel with a "photographer's eye" at every moment of your life, and capture touching moments. **3.【Start to use the power of images and take good photos that people like】** No need to envy how beautiful other people’s travel photos are, because you can do it too! Start using the power of images to make your daily life no longer ordinary! **4. [Through the guidance of teachers, you can see your own photography characteristics]** Everyone has their own photography characteristics that they are good at, which may be the mastery of portrait characteristics, ingenious scenery composition, etc. In the class, the teacher will provide one-on-one guidance to double your confidence in photography! **Who is this photography course for?** 1. I have no photography foundation and want to find the best introductory course. 2. Have some photography basics and want to improve your skills. 3. Trying to learn photography, but I feel like I can’t get the hang of it. 4. You need a companion to develop your photography skills together. A strong group of lecturers, just to meet the learning needs of each student https://www.dace.com.tw/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/%E5%A4%8F%E5%A4%9C%E5%BD%B1%E5%83%8F%E5%8A%9B-%E8%AC%9B%E5%B8%AB_comp.jpg __**Students’ positive feedback**__ https://www.dace.com.tw/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/%E5%A4%8F%E5%A4%9C%E5%BD%B1%E5%83%8F%E5%8A%9B-%E5%AD%B8%E5%93%A1%E5%9B%9E%E9%A5%8B_comp.jpg https://www.dace.com.tw/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/%E6%94%9D%E5%BD%B1%E8%AA%B2%E7%A8%8B%E6%8E%A8%E8%96%A6-%E9%84%AD%E7%8F%A0%E7%8F%A0.png __**Instructions for class:**__ 1. You need to bring your own equipment: a smartphone or digital camera that can take photos and videos, or a single-lens camera. 2. This class has classroom practice and after-class homework, and a Facebook group will be established so that students can communicate with each other and ask questions to the teacher. 3. If the epidemic situation changes, the class location will be adjusted or changed to online classes in accordance with relevant government regulations. __**FAQ Q&A**__ **Q: I have no photography experience or foundation at all, what should I do if I can’t keep up?** A: The course is taught by multiple teachers, who can take care of the different needs of each student. This course is designed from entry-level to professional, so it is very suitable for novices who have no photography foundation to learn, so don’t worry! **Q: What photography topics will this course teach? (Landscape, portrait…)** A: This course will teach you the basic concepts of photography, so that whether you like to take landscapes or portraits, etc., you can use this concept to take good photos. There will be homework exercises after class. You can choose to take the type of photos you like. The teacher will give you guidance on your homework during the class. **Q: What should I do if I need to take leave?** A: If you are taking one class off, we will understand your situation and help you keep up with your learning progress; if you are taking two or more classes off, in order to ensure your learning gains, we will recommend signing up for other levels! **Q: Can I take this course if I only have a mobile phone? Without a camera, would it be impossible to take good photos? !** A: There is absolutely no problem in taking classes with mobile phones. Among our students’ works, many good works were shot with mobile phones. The purpose of Xiaye Imaging Power is to teach students the secret to taking good photos no matter what photography tools they use. **Q: I want to know how many students there are? If there are a lot of people, I worry that the teacher will not be able to take care of every student.** A: In order to ensure that each student can be cared for by the teacher in the classroom, we will specially arrange multiple teachers to teach together based on the number of students. The teaching quality of small class sizes is our insistence! **Q: If you want to buy photography tools, what advice does the teacher have?** A: If you need it, the teacher will provide one-on-one equipment purchase consultation based on your photography style, needs, and budget, and give you the most suitable photography equipment purchase plan. Q: After the course is over, what should I do if I still have questions to ask the teacher? A: We will invite students to join the "Contemporary Imaging Power" FB club after class. In the club, you can upload photos and discuss them with classmates, and the teacher will respond to you. In addition, the club will hold photography competitions and live teaching from time to time, and will also invite groups to go out together for shooting! **After-school club "Contemporary Imaging Power" ** https://www.dace.com.tw/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/%E7%95%B6%E4%BB%A3%E5%BD%B1%E5%83%8F%E5%8A%9B-%E6%94%9D%E5%BD%B1%E5%A4%A7%E8%B3%BD%E7%A4%BA%E7%AF%84-800.jpg All students who have taken the class can join the "Contemporary Imaging Power" Facebook group and learn photography together with students from other classes! There are many wonderful works of colleagues in the club that we can appreciate and learn from each other. You can upload photos and discuss with your classmates, and the teacher will respond to you! In addition, photography competitions and live teaching will be held regularly! __**Teacher introduction**__ **Su Su** https://www.dace.com.tw/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2022%E8%AC%9B%E5%B8%AB%E7%85%A7-%E9%A6%A8%E8%AA%BC.jpg **"Photography helps the client remember their beautiful self."** Founder of "About Time Video Studio". Specializing in portraits, parent-child, wedding, and commercial photography. At first I was attracted by the magic of images, but eventually I became completely obsessed with photography and became one with the camera. It advocates that time can be held in the hand and emotions can be preserved; starting from images, it conveys the true temperature. He is good at photographing life stories from a humanistic perspective, through careful observation and interaction, and turning those fleeting moments into eternity. ■ Hsinchu Business Association cooperative photographer ■ Photographer cooperation with famous restaurants such as Hsinchu Random Restaurant and GD Restaurant ■ Special photographer of Yijing Sustainable Design Consultants Co., Ltd. ■ Special photographer for Wenxun Magazine ■ Lefu Tea Brand Photographer ■ Fujinshu Group-Rixiang Toast Instagram visual master plan ■ Xuan Niu Warming Meat Hot Pot Instagram visual planner ■ Two-person wedding photographer ■ Taipei Sophia Wedding Reserve Photographer ■ Director, photographer and editor of the micro-film "To Love" ■ Director, photographer and editor of the micro-film "The Strange Queen" **Maca** https://www.dace.com.tw/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021%E9%BC%8E%E6%84%9B%E7%85%A7_%E9%A6%AC%E5%8D%A1_300.jpg **"Photography does not require talent, learning will make you better"** Currently, he is a photographer and lecturer of Dingai Culture, specializing in graphic photography, graphic design, dynamic image photography, various types of film production, and soundtrack composition. He has rich teaching and guidance experience and has taught more than 700 students in imaging courses. ■ Photography Course: The Most Powerful Composition Technique - The Shutter Moment Lecturer That Will Make You Obsessed ■ Photography Course: Xia Ye Imaging Basics and Strength Class Lecturer ■ Mobile Video Production Course: Instant Imaging Power Instructor ■ Online post-production retouching course: Darkroom Studio - Instructor of the final process of photos ■ Computer Video Production Course: The Power of Contemporary Imaging – Six Lessons to Quickly Get Started with Videos ■ Score Appreciation Course: Close Your Eyes and Watch a Movie Lecturer ■ "Everyone's Day" Event Photographer ■ Mobile Photography Course: A Moment at a Glance - Seize the Beautiful Moment with One Hand Instructor ■ "Film School: The Force Emerges" Lecturer ■ Lecturer of Jinling Girls' Middle School Teacher Training Program "Watching Movies with the Director" ■ Lecturer of "Mobile Microfilm", Taipei City Ministry of Education's Excellent Arts Education Program ■ Film Scoring Course: Hans Zimmer’s Calm and Crazy Lecturer ■ Dream High! Animation Soundtrack Competition First Prize ■ Director and soundtrack of the micro-film "Juli" ■ Director, cinematographer, editor and soundtrack of the micro-film "Sound Within" ■ Director, cinematographer, editor and soundtrack of the micro-film "The Bloodless Man" **Jiang Zhewei** https://www.dace.com.tw/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021%E9%BC%8E%E6%84%9B%E7%85%A7_%E5%93%B2%E7%B6%AD_300.jpg **"Image is the fastest shortcut to marketing in this era."** Currently, he is the digital marketing director, website design, community management, advertising, and photography course lecturer of Dingai Culture. He is good at integrating the power of imaging and marketing, and has rich teaching and guidance experience. He has taught more than 700 students in imaging courses. ■ Photography Course: Xia Ye Imaging Basics and Strength Class Lecturer ■ Mobile Photography Course: A zero-threshold mobile photography course, there’s no reason you won’t be able to learn it! lecturer ■ Mobile Video Production Course: Instant Imaging Power Instructor ■ Online post-production retouching course: Darkroom Studio - Instructor of the final process of photos ■ Computer Video Production Course: The Power of Contemporary Imaging – Six Lessons to Quickly Get Started with Videos ■ Video Marketing Course: Lecturer deconstructing the marketing power of images ■ Mobile Photography Course: A Moment at a Glance - Seize the Beautiful Moment with One Hand Instructor ■ Lecturer of the Excellent Art Education Project "Mobile Microfilm Course" ■ "Film School: The Force Emerges" Lecturer ■ Lecturer of Jinling Girls' Middle School Teacher Training Program "Watching Movies with the Director" ■ Multidimensional TW Humanities Lecture Series Lecturer ■ Director, cinematographer and editor of the micro-film "The Sound of Silence" ■ Director, screenwriter and editor of the micro-film "Zero Time Zero Sum" **Lin Wenhao** https://www.dace.com.tw/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021%E9%BC%8E%E6%84%9B%E7%85%A7_%E6%96%87%E7%9A%93_300.jpg **"I like to use photos to tell a joke that people can understand at a glance."** Currently working as a photographer and lecturer at Dingai Culture. Specializing in street photography, documentary photography and motion capture, he is familiar with the operation of cameras of various brands, and has rich teaching and guidance experience, patiently teaching students how to use cameras step by step. Taught imaging courses to over 600 students. ■ Photography Course: The Most Powerful Composition Technique - The Shutter Moment Lecturer That Will Make You Obsessed ■ Photography Course: Xia Ye Imaging Basics and Strength Class Lecturer ■ Photography Course: The Imaging Power of Street Photography - Lecturer with the Eyes for Seeing Stories ■ Mobile Video Production Course: Instant Imaging Power Instructor ■ Online post-production retouching course: Darkroom Studio - Instructor of the final process of photos ■ Computer Video Production Course: The Power of Contemporary Imaging – Six Lessons to Quickly Get Started with Video Teaching Assistant ■ "Everyone's Day" Event Photographer ■ Documentary photography instructor with humorous x-videos that make you smile ■ Photography of the micro-film "So Close" ■Executive director of the micro-film "Only Love"