Aspire Course: Creative Content: Photography - OC235

Is there a DSLR in your team’s cupboard, gathering dust, that no one uses and everyone is afraid of?

Do you know what makes a good photo in Government comms and why?

Do you have the kit but need to build your technical skills and gain the confidence to use them?

Or do you want to capture all those missed opportunities on your phone when you're out with stakeholders, staff or ministers?

This Photography 101 course comprises tutorials and practical sessions covering key photography skills, top tips for storytelling and lessons learned for those taking photos for Government communications.

At the end of this intensive half-day course, you will be able to:

• Build on your photography skills and confidence

• Improve the quality of your visual content

• Find more opportunities for creative storytelling

• Network with other photographers to pool resources and content

You'll need to bring the following kit:

• Camera - DSLR and/or tablet/mobile

• Clean memory card (and USB adaptor if necessary to download files from it)

• Laptop (able to access wifi)

Additional Information:

Registration is at 09.15 for a 09.30 start.

You will need to bring ID (CS pass or otherwise) and photo driving licence / passport with you to access the venue. Failure to do so may result in denied access.

Please give GCS at least 2 working days notice if you need to cancel. You can cancel on both Eventbrite by clicking your account - tickets - upcming events will be displayed - then click on cancel order or by contacting gcsbookings@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

By not doing this, you are depriving other GCS colleagues of the opportunity to book on. Failure to notify GCS of your cancellation may affect your department's allocation of places on Aspire.