Experience culture. Poetry Slam in Hamburg

Flohschanze

Every Saturday, the area in front of the cattle slaughterhouse transforms into a cult flea market. Locals, tourists, onlookers, bargain hunters, and collectors flock to the "Flohschanze" (Flea Market) to browse, haggle, or simply immerse themselves in the lively atmosphere. Afterwards, they can enjoy their newly acquired treasures over coffee and waffles at one of the nearby cafes. The flea market is partially covered and therefore takes place year-round.

FOTOKURS // KNOWHOW Teil 1+2

Please note: It is possible that an event has been cancelled but is still listed on this website. For the latest information about cancelations or postponements please check the organizer’s website.

KNOW-HOW - Part 1 + Part 2 //

BOOK TWO COURSES AS A COMBI AND SAVE 10%! // ONLY 178 EURO

This course offers you the useful combination of the popular KNOW HOW courses 1 and 2. Performed either during the day on Saturday and Sunday or on two evenings during the week. Experience how enthralling the discovery and understanding of photographic relationships can be. Look forward to the practical exercises that we have provided with plenty of time for you and your individual questions. Our recommendation!

That's what it's all about in detail

KNOW HOW // PART 1

Fundamentals of photography and the function of a camera
The basic settings of your camera, eg file format, image size, red-eye correction, diopter adjustment
Controlling shutter speed, aperture and sensitivity (ISO) exposure
Camera programs and their meanings, eg fully automatic, automatic program, automatic shutter and automatic timer
Manual exposure compensation
From the wide-angle to the telephoto lens
Practical exercises: Immediately implement what you have learned under instruction
Any questions that are burning under your nails

KNOW HOW // PART 2

Creative shooting modes and their applications: Manual mode, individual user modes
The advanced settings of your camera, such as flash exposure compensation, white balance, M.up (mirror advance)
The methods of exposure measurement, eg Selective, Center-weighted, Multi-field, Spot
Focus controls: Afs (single) Afc (continuous) AL (switch) AFm (manually)
Image size, image quality (eg raw, tif, jpg), color space, color depth, histograms
Picture design through the targeted use of sharpness and blur
The laws of point of view and perspective
Practical exercises: Immediately implement what you have learned under instruction
Any questions that are burning under your nails

GOOD TO KNOW

We offer this course either during the day on Saturdays and Sundays
or during the week on 2 evenings.

Courses part 1 + 2 on Saturdays and Sundays
Saturday: Welcome 09:45, course 10:00 - 13:30
Sunday: Welcome 09:45, course 10:00 - 13:30
Including delicious catering, cappuccino & co

Courses part 1 + 2 on 2 evenings:
1st evening, Welcome 17:45, Course 18:00 - 21:30
2nd evening, Welcome 17:45, Course 18:00 - 21:30
Including delicious catering, cappuccino & co

Number of participants: min 4 / max 8
Price per person: instead of 198, - 10% saving, only 178, -

The course will be conducted in the LOFTACADEMY // by Michael Werner

22303 Hamburg, Gertigstraße 46, loft in the rear building

PLEASE BRING WITH YOU

The own camera and its manual
Batteries - please charge before
Enjoying photography

FOTOKURS: Porträtfotografie für Einsteiger & Fortgeschrittene - 02 Faces //

Please note: It is possible that an event has been cancelled but is still listed on this website. For the latest information about cancelations or postponements please check the organizer’s website.

Please smile! Namely, it is not so difficult to shoot good portraits of children, friends and other favorite people. In this course we will show you how to plan a photo session at home, builds and performs. They practice using the tripod, get an insight into the secrets of good lighting and learn from professionals how to get the desired reactions out tickles from his "model". You will also learn the tricks you significantly increase your hit rate in snapshots.

What it's all in the details:

• Planned portraits:
• type assessment
• Image Concepts, background
• Focal length, perspective
• Camera type tripod
• Lighting variations, light shapers, lighting
• little advice about hair / makeup / Styling
• Leadership model
• Criteria for the selection of images
• Snapshots:
• camera settings
• Light, background
• Focal length, perspective
• As well: All questions that are burning under the nails
• Practical exercises: planned portraits and snapshots

Good to know:

Duration 1 day
Welcome 9:30, price 10:00 to 17:00
Including delicious catering, Cappuccino & Co

Number of participants: minimum 4 / maximum 8
Price per person: 139, -

Please bring:

• When available: their own camera and its user manual (aperture / time should be manually adjustable)
• Batteries - please invite ago
• Enjoy photography

Führung "Unsere Museumsschätze"

An IMMH staff member will exclusively show you the personal highlights of the Peter Tamm Collection. A tour through the entire museum!

Meeting point in the foyer. Registration required. Cost: Adults EUR 3.00 / Family EUR 6.00 plus admission.

Gartenwissen @hortus - Bäume erkennen

with Helge Masch - Botanical Special Garden Wandsbek -

Trees are everywhere: along streets, in gardens and parks, and of course, in the forest. But who knows the names of the trees on their doorstep these days? This tour is aimed at anyone who wants to expand or refresh their knowledge of woody plants. The names and simple identifying and distinguishing features of the most important trees will be presented. Historical information complements the botanical portion of the tour.

This offer is offered regularly. Special features for each season are highlighted.

By the way: April 25 is "Tree Day"

The tour takes place in the open air of the Wandsbek Botanical Garden at Walddörferstraße 273.
Hortus is the Latin word for garden. The "Garden Knowledge @hortus" program takes place as in-person events in the Botanical Garden.
A donation of two euros per person is requested (children free).
Registration required!

Gartenwissen @hortus für Kinder - Nicht zum Naschen: Giftpflanzen

with Helge Masch (Wandsbek Botanical Garden -
Gardening knowledge for children between 6 and 12 years old and their grandparents/parents in the Wandsbek Botanical Garden

Plant parts such as leaves, fruits, flowers, and roots of certain plants are part of our daily diet. They provide vitamins, taste delicious, and are healthy. However, there are also plants whose leaves, fruits, flowers, and roots are not suitable for snacking because they contain toxic substances. The plant needs these substances to defend itself against pests.

But how can you tell poisonous plants from non-poisonous ones? Come to this guided tour for children and learn about some important poisonous plants.

The guided tour takes place in the outdoor area of the Wandsbek Botanical Garden at Walddörferstraße 273.
Hortus is the Latin word for garden. The courses entitled "Garden Knowledge @hortus" take place as in-person events in the Botanical Garden.
A donation of two euros per person is requested (children free).
Registration required!