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THE GROUND RULES of PHOTOGRAPHY
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A MUST-HAVE EDUCATION FOR VISUAL ARTISTS AT EVERY LEVEL
LET’S SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT:
...and one that has a hard time getting their career off the ground and generates inconsistent work?
You may think it has to do with their chosen discipline, their brand, where they live, what equipment they use, or who they know. But it doesn’t.
You may assume they had a “big break” and became in demand within a day. But they didn’t.
You see, becoming a professional photographer doesn’t happen overnight.
The difference between these two photographers is a dedication to and a mastery of the basics.
Because the truth is, even when you feel as though you’ve “arrived” at expert status, you discover there’s always something new to learn or relearn.
What’s the difference between a photographer that lands the most desirable clients and consistently delivers impressive images…
That’s been my experience over the past 20 years of my own professional photography career at least. And it certainly didn’t happen overnight.
I spent my early days doing whatever I could to make money, including driving taxis around Germany, until I could afford to go to photography school.
And now, I want to share that same foundation with you. Which is why the first course presented by The Academy is a foundational masterclass designed to support you on your journey to becoming a great photographer.
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The Ground Rules of Photography
A foundational masterclass covering camera basics, composition, the human subject, and more
A CHRISTIAN OTH ACADEMY COURSE
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It will make you feel as if you’re sitting in the studio learning from me, face-to-face.
Remaining true to the Christian Oth Studio brand, we didn’t just set out to create any course. Within the first 5 minutes, I think you’ll be able to tell the amount of care and refinement that went into its production.
But high-quality doesn’t mean drawn out. Ground Rules is fast-paced, dynamic, and engaging. You don’t have to sift through endless modules or hours of training - it can actually be completed within one-sitting. Just under an hour, to be exact.
WHAT MAKES GROUND RULES DIFFERENT?
Collaborating with Christian on-location, at weddings, and in-studio is always a highlight for me as a creative. His passion for getting the most out of anyone in front of his lens is as strong as the energy he brings to any project. Christian's commitment to excellence and his level of expertise sets the bar high—where it should be. His standards, which he holds himself and his team to, encourage all who work with him to bring their very best as well as fresh, innovative, and daring ideas to the table.
— Carrie, Harper's Bazaar
"Christian's commitment to excellence and his level of expertise sets the bar high— where it should be."
This engaging, fast-paced, high-quality masterclass can be completed within one sitting. It will make you feel as if you’re sitting in the studio learning from Christian, face-to-face.
Learn the exposure trifecta, aperture, shutter speed, and get to know your gear
Learn how to avoid distortion and ensure your shot has proper proportions, cropping and balance
Identify the perfect environment through scouting and time your shoot efficiently, using all your resources and knowledge
Gain insight into the tricks of the trade and the softer skills that will help you differentiate yourself from others - learn from my experience!
Master the rule of thirds, negative space and equilibrium, symmetry and asymmetry, manipulating space and more
Feel confident using wide angles, prime, zoom, and much more
Understand how to work with talent, command the set in any condition and manage the finer details of a shoot
THE GROUND RULES OF PHOTOGRAPHY
CAMERA BASICS PART 1
THE HUMAN SUBJECT
PLANNING FOR THE SHOOT
HABITS TO LIVE BY
COMPOSITION
CAMERA BASICS PART II
ENERGY
Here's exactly what you'll uncover inside
The Exposure Trifecta
Which Lens for What
PART ONE:
PART THREE:
PART FIVE:
PART SEVEN:
PART TWO:
PART FOUR:
PART SIX:
An understanding (or refresh) of camera 101 that allows you to work more efficiently and capture the shot
Improved composition to enhance the quality of each image, even pre-production
Clarity around lenses, angles, and which is best for what so you can stop guessing
How to photograph your subject in the most flattering way, leading to better images and happier clients
Know what it takes to set yourself up for success and be the most prepared professional on-site
The ability to foster a positive connection between your subject and you as the photographer
The confidence to explore your artistry and take yourself to the next level
INTENTIONAL BENEFITS FROM MASTERING THE GROUND RULES
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"I LOVED when you distinguished and set yourself apart from what people can “Google” and watch technical tips on Youtube."
— Kim
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1-hour to complete
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We’re confident in the material and the value this masterclass provides. That being said, if The Ground Rules of Photography doesn’t meet your expectations, send an email to studiomanager@othmediagroup.com with your feedback and we’ll process a full refund.
Throughout my 20+ year career, I’ve worked in multiple disciplines of photography all around the world - from working with creative directors to art buyers to shooting ultra-high-end weddings at the top venues throughout places like Monte Carlo, Lake Como, Paris, the South of France, Hong Kong, and NYC. I came to realize that each of these different experiences requires an intimate understanding of how to photograph the human subject.
Today I’m most passionate about bridging the gap between what I like to call “the two worlds of photography”; the professional world and the consumer world. So regardless of your current skill level or discipline of focus, I look forward to helping you improve your craft, avoid costly mistakes, and cultivate a fulfilling career of your own.
I'M CHRISTIAN OTH
PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHER & FOUNDER, CHRISTIAN OTH STUDIO
Harpers Bazaar Top Wedding Photographer in the World
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Centered around photographing the human subject,
Ground rules was created for visual artists at every level
- Beginner - RISING PRO - SEaSONED Pro -
Although Ground Rules is ideally suited for beginners and newer photographers, even the most advanced artists should revisit these principles on a regular basis.
So regardless of how long you’ve been behind the lens, you’ll walk away from our time together with the confidence to harness your skills and understand the factors that make a truly successful shoot from a pro who has experienced it all.
Once you master the basics, you can later break the rules and really develop your signature style.
In just one hour, you can learn how to distinguish your work from the rest by keeping a diligent and disciplined focus on the basics.
"I can confirm now that Christian's course is definitely full of valuable content for everyone!"
"Well curated, the information was well organized, concise."
I’m not going to lie, as a professional photographer I was really curious whether or not there was still some learning for me in "The Ground Rules of Photography". Something that made this course really outstanding to me is that Christian also shared a lot of his own, very personal thoughts and experiences. I’ve never heard, for example, thoughts on how to handle the energy on a shoot and these tips really widened by horizon.
I appreciated your masterclass did not have us do “tasks" before moving on to the next chapter. I enjoyed sitting back and listening and not having the pressure of completing an assignment.
- Valerie, austria
-Kim, new york
"It is a really interesting course that makes you reflect on the human and creative issues"
Christian Oth has managed to create a photography course that not only brings together the fundamentals of equipment and technique to start in this world, but also talks about how the photographer has to relate to the environment, the clients, the rest of the creative team. It is a really interesting course that makes you reflect on the human and creative issues that you have to take into account to become a great professional.
- Jimena, spain
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YOU MIGHT BE WONDERING
I’m a pro photographer. Will I get something out of it?
Why do you teach rules? Isn’t photography one of those genres where anything goes?
This curriculum for this course was chosen from a lot of conversations with career photographers as well as new photographer. There are some basic camera topics that any photographer will know, but it very quickly goes into areas that even the most seasoned pros will benefit from. Consider this as a resource or guide for your career.
Yes and no… photographers who are new to the genre need to know the rules first to then break them. Like this it will be a conscious decision when you are doing something that is deliberate.
Well then, who’s it for?
Glad you asked. This course was designed for all levels. Really! We’ve had newer photographers join, saying it felt like a year’s worth of photo school in one hour. Well I don’t completely agree with that, but it’s akin to some incredible foundational knowledge that you’ll want to refer back to even late in your career.
Are there prerequisites for the course?
No, this is the ground rules photography course. We will teach further courses down the line and this course will be the prerequiste.
ONE-TIME PAYMENT
OF $97
7 Core trainings with 22 video lessons
1-hour to complete
Access the material for the lifetime of The Academy
Free access to future updates & editions
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