{"product_id":"winter-school-2026-photography-a-self-portrait-studio-exploration","title":"Winter School 2026 Photography- A SELF-PORTRAIT STUDIO EXPLORATION","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eA SELF-PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO EXPLORATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThis fun and intensive event will immerse participants into the culture of the photo studio. You will join professional photographer and artist Leah Hawker for a day in our studio where you’ll learn how the camera, lights, studio environment and subject are synchronized to create powerful results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eSpend six interactive hours making three self-portraits in three totally different set-ups and with three different lighting styles. Walk away with your digital portraits. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eParticipants will shoot, assist, style and model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eBe prepared to learn, play and create! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eWe’ll begin with an overview of the studio, the camera and the role of the background in enhancing the model\/subject.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eWe will set-up the studio three times with demonstrations, discussions and hands-on learning. The set-ups will create three totally different results. We will play with photographic lighting, investigate dramatic styles and beauty photography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eEach student will have the opportunity to create their own self-portraits in each of the three set-ups guided by Leah. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eYou will learn how the camera settings influence photography and how the camera and lights speak to each other in a fun and interactive atmosphere all while making your own take-home images.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eDesigned for anyone wanting to experiment, play and uncover the potential of the photo studio and creative portrait photography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eBring along\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eSome garments or props to play with in the shoots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eLunch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eDuration of course: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e1 lesson totaling 6 hours – 10\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e July \/ 15\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e July\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eTime: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e9:30am – 3:30pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eCost: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eR962.50, maximum of 7 participants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eAbout the lecturer- Leah Hawker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eLeah Rachel Hawker is a professional photographer with over 20 years of experience in both fine art and commercial photography. She is specialized in both studio and natural light environments. Leah has been published and exhibited widely and shot internationally. Most recently she showed at the IZIKO South African Gallery with three major photographic works and is one of 12 finalist women across Africa of the Anna X Latitudes Awards 2024 for her portraiture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003eREGISTRATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003eIf you have registered and your payment has been accepted by the site, you have been accepted to the class and will be added to our class register.\u003cbr\u003eThe response from the site is your proof of registration and we look forward to seeing you on the first day and time of the class at RPSA.\u003cbr\u003eIf no payment is accepted, we regret that the class is full.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":".RP","offers":[{"title":"10 July 2026","offer_id":46126185939117,"sku":null,"price":960.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 July 2026","offer_id":46126197997741,"sku":null,"price":960.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1720\/7329\/files\/2017_Open_Day_Photography_2.jpg?v=1781705439","url":"https:\/\/www.ruthprowse.co.za\/products\/winter-school-2026-photography-a-self-portrait-studio-exploration","provider":"Ruth Prowse School of Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}