Photography Portfolio bootcamp
A fine art artist, well-known educator.
Xiaowei Chen
Michael Shi
Award-Winning Photographer and Master Visual Storyteller.
Special Workshop
Photography Styles: Landscape, Portrait, Street & Architecture
• Visual Storytelling: Craft compelling narratives through images.
• Camera & Lens Basics: Master essential techniques.
• Photo Editing: Enhance and refine your shots.
• Portfolio Building: Prepare for contests and exhibitions.
• Landscape, Portrait, Street, & Architecture Photography: Explore various genres.
Suitable For:
✅ Students and Parents interested in photography and looking to improve their skills
✅ Photography enthusiasts eager to explore urban street photography and portrait photography.
✅ Students planning to participate in competitions (such as Scholastic Art & Writing, YoungArts, etc.) or upgrade their art portfolios.
Schedule
Date:
April 21st–24th
June 23rd–26th
August 25th – 28th
(4 days per week)
Time:1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Aged: 11 - 17 years old
Group Size: Minimum 4 Students, Maximum 8 students
Cost:up $1920 / 4 Days /Person
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Why Choose XC ART CENTER?
✅ Taught by a Renowned Photographer and Experienced Instructor: Michael Shi
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Participant in the Sony Young Photographers program, with works that have won over 30 international competition awards.
✅ Practical Photography in Real-World Scenarios — Covers a variety of styles, including historical, modern, humanistic, and architectural photography.
✅ Comprehensive Learning Process — Understand the entire pipeline, from mastering camera basics to shooting and post-processing, all in one go.
✅ Develop a Unique Artistic Style and strengthen your storytelling abilities.
Course Schedule
📷 04/21(Monday)
🏛 04/22(Tuesday)
Photography Fundamentals and Practical Experience
Historical and Cultural Street Photography
🔹Instructor: Michael Shi
📌 Photography Fundamental Theory
📌 Understanding photography Equipments & Parameter Adjustment
📌 Outdoor Landscape and Portrait Photography Practice
🔹Instructor: Michael Shi
📍 Location:
✅ (Quincy Market)—— Documentary and Humanistic Photography
✅ (Faneuil Hall)—— Traditional Architectural Photography
✅ (Downtown Financial District)—— Urban Atmosphere Photography
✅ (Boston Common)—— Nature and Portrait Photography
✅ (Park Street / Downtown Crossing)—— Street Documentary Photography
🌆 04/23(Wednesday)
🎨 04/24(Thursday)
Modern and Urban Street Photography
🔹Instructor: Michael Shi
📍 Location:
✅ (Harvard Square)—— Classic Academic Atmosphere Photography
✅ (Harvard Square T Line)—— Train Station Humanistic Documentary Photography
✅ (MIT)—— Modern Architecture and Light & Shadow Photography
✅ Seaport District)—— Skyscraper Reflections and Waterscape Photography
✅ (Seaport Boulevard Bridge)—— Nightscape and City Lights Photography
✅ (ICA)—— Modern Art and Composition Practice
Introduction to International Photography
Competitions| Lightroom Post| Photoshop Advanced Retouching
🔹 Instructors:Michael Shi & Xiaowei Chen
📍 Location:XC ART CENTER
📌 Developing Photography Portfolio and finesse Storytelling
📌Lightroom+ Photoshop Rendering and Color Adjustment
📌 Portrait Retouching and Detail Enhancement
📌 Image Refinement & Presentation
Student's Gallery
Meet Our Special Instructor!
A Visionary in Dance Photography and Visual Arts
Michael Shi is a New York-based artist who merges his analytical background in business and statistics with a passion for photography. His acclaimed dance photography captures the essence of movement, blending technical precision with emotional depth. Michael has won over 30 international awards, including the PX3 First Prize, and held solo exhibitions at prestigious venues like the Shanghai Symphony Hall, New York, Paris, Prague, and Dubai.
He has collaborated with institutions such as the UMKC Conservatory and the Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) in Bali, blending cultural heritage with contemporary art. Sony selected him for their 'Sony Young Photographers' Program in China, and AS Creation launched a wallpaper collection inspired by his work. Now based in New York, Michael continues to explore the intersections of art, culture, and humanity, inspiring audiences worldwide.
Micheal 's Gallery
