Instructor: ARABA ANKUMA

November 8, 15, 20,* 29, 2017 │ 6:30–9:30 pm │ $180 │ Beginner │ FCA Gallery, 700-B W. Broad St., Falls Church
*Note that this is a Monday class; the others are on Wednesdays.

This course is an introduction to the basic principles, strategies, and processes of photographic practice. It is designed to broaden the students’ aesthetic explorations and to help them develop a visual language. Over the course of four weeks, we will study the core functions of the camera and how to utilize them, influential photographers in history and how they inspire the art of photography, and of course practice shooting images around the city of Falls Church!

Students will need to bring: 

• 1  DSLR Camera
• Memory Cards
• Notebook
• Clothes suitable for outdoors weather for 1-2 class periods where we go for photo walks

To Register: Call 703-679-7881 or email info@fallschurcharts.org

ARABA ANKUMA

Araba Ankuma is an editorial and documentary photographer based on the east coast of the United States. More than anything, she loves to hear stories, acknowledging that they often hold the most important lessons. Her work as a photographer reflects this as she focuses on visual narratives and digital story-telling herself. 

“If vision is what drives our understanding of and behavior towards all that surrounds us, then imagine the importance of having the ability to capture, to build, and to create. For me, photography is more than just a passion; it is my responsibility.” Ankuma pushes her work to bring voice to those who have yet to be heard. 

Araba is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania’s unique Visual Studies program.  Her work has appeared in a number of group and solo exhibitions. In 2017, she presented at the TEDxPenn “Rise and Run”  Conference.

website: http://arabaankuma.com/