Paul O'Hara

Explore the maximum potential of digital photography and Photoshop, and learn to use the industry techniques that will turn your digital shots towards professional standard photographs.The course is focused on the digital darkroom - Adobe Photoshop, which has become the most powerful and popular computer application for image making and the course will cover the process, from concept to composition, from camera to edit, and print to the web. You are encouraged to bring your own images and material to work with, where you will be guided through real world example exercises, at a pace dictated by your own experience and needs. We cover the full use of Photoshop, and you will leave with control of the application and a wide range of photographic and digital developing processes. Each student will have access to his or her own Macintosh computer. This course is suitable for beginners.

Paul O'Hara is an artist and tutor across digital arts. His most recent work was named one of the albums of the year by the BBC Late Junction show. Visit sonoris.org for more information.