Photography - Shooting with a Smartphone
with Laura Cleary Williams
Saturday, February 15th from 10-3 PM.
In this one day, split session workshop, Williams will be leading attendees through instruction, discussion and hands on practice utilizing a smartphone to photograph and document artwork. Attendees will learn about the importance of proper photography of their work, the differences between a smartphone camera and a DSLR camera and when one is appropriate over the other. Artists will get hands on experience with tools, equipment and editing software.
Artists who register will be expected to come prepared and to stay for the whole session. The workshop will include lecture/discussion, hands on experience and work together in groups. We will take an hour lunch break in the middle of the session from 12-1 and attendees can either bring lunch or visit one of the many restaurants along Frazier Avenue.
Required Materials:
A smartphone
A Tripod for your smartphone
Soft box lights – available at AVA
White balance card – available at Amazon for less than $10
A Laptop
Adobe Lightroom CLASSIC – there is a monthly subscription
for $12 per month
One or two examples of your artwork to photograph.
Saturday, February 15th from 10-3 PM. 12-1 PM break for lunch.
$75 for AVA Members
$85 for non-AVA Members
About Laura:
Laura Cleary Williams, based in Chattanooga, earned her BFA from Tufts University in 2009 and a Master’s in Printmaking from SCAD-Atlanta in 2012. She co-founded Straw Hat Press and has had solo shows at Good Art Co. (2023) and Carrie Able Gallery (2024). Upcoming exhibitions include Kai Lin in Atlanta, Warnes Contemporary in Brooklyn, and residencies in France and Stoveworks in 2025. In Winter 2024, she joined AVA’s staff as a contract employee to provide more support with educational programming and artist coaching initiatives.
