Freo Graphic

Apri l 2021 FREO GRAPHIC Education Report A big thank you to Chris Dark who provided us with a very honest and open talk about his photographic journey. We were given a wonderful slideshow into his journey of photography, that began with an old film camera. He discussed the assortment of gear he uses for his craft. Explaining the Phase One advantages that give enormous amounts of colour and depth compared to the average DSLR camera. Chris is always looking for something different to communicate in his images. This was explained in camera movement, aerial variations and his use of a special product on the filters to create an oil painting type effect. The workflow software he uses is Capture One, his go to for Raw processing. In Photoshop he uses the Perspective Warp and GRUT brushes. Along with the use of Lumiflow Photoshop plugins - Aaron Dowling and 3D LUT Creator. In his words Chris’s photographic art is an exploration of emotion and creativity, while allowing the viewer to have enough space to interpret their own experience and hopefully get a sense of being in that space. It was a very motivational insight into Chris’s photographic techniques. His work draws you into the image and creates a world of exquisite emotions. Chris Dark photographer, AIPP Accredited Professional Photographer CHRIS DARK Photographer (cdphotographer.com ) Chris Dark April2021 - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YL4ypNj7sPM Marlene Bishop Education Officer EDUCATION REPORT 4