ABOUT FINN'S CLASS:

Wildist's Finn Beales has spent years creating story-driven images for clients across the globe including Apple, Burberry, and Google. In this workshop, learn how to shape an impactful narrative and create work that stands out.

YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT:

• Pitch, prepare, edit, and deliver.
• Identify key shot types and techniques.
• Create & capture an impactful narrative.
• Create work that stands out.
• Produce a real commissioned shoot.
• Find, scout, and shoot in unique locations.

• Series Introduction
• Introducing Finn Beales
• Q&A Coffee With Finn & Alex
• Welcome to the workshop
• Gear
• What is a story?
• Essence: Location
• Essence: Character
• Essence: Events
• Photography as a Medium
• Recap
• The Importance of Shot Type
• Prepare for Success
• Asking The Right Questions
• Identifying Your Locations
• Developing Treatments & Mood Boards
• Creating a Call Sheet & Shot List
• Meeting Your Subjects
• The Board Room
• Location Recce
• The Roadtrip
• Surf Day
• Shooting Technique 1: 50 & Stitch
• Shooting Technique 2: Tracking Shot
• Alex Shoot Day
• Introduction to Editing
• Making Selects
• Grading in Lightroom
• Analog Film Elements Using the Exposure Plugin
• Building the Story
• Using Squarespace to Display Your Work
• Q&A: Q&A: Editing
• Q&A: Pricing Your Work
• Q&A: Shooting
• Q&A: Photography Today
• Stuff That Alex is Curious About
• Alex
• Finn
• What Alex Learned
• Bonus: Finishing Touches in Photoshop