Improve Your Photography

This is a weekend workshop which will include a mixture of classroom presentation, multiple in the field photo shoots, and post processing to achieve the best images possible.  This class is designed for DSLR camera users with a basic knowledge of how to operate their cameras.  We will cover advanced photography techniques in the classroom and then apply them through field photo shoots so you can learn by doing.

 

What will be covered in this class?

• Understanding exposure
• Setting your camera, your way
• Why shoot with RAW
• White Balance
• HDR High Dynamic Range photography
• Everything you wanted to know about lenses, but were afraid to ask.
• How to use fill flash
• Post processing your images
• Night photography
• Much more.

What do you need to bring to the class?

Camera and lenses.
Camera instruction manual.
Tripod and cable release (or self timer).
Laptop computer with Lightroom 4 installed. (can be free trail version).
Pen and notepad.
Questions.

Class Size

The class is limited to 8 students, we keep our group size small, this provides for a high degree of personal attention and a great amount of flexibility in making the class the best possible experience for the participants.

Itinerary

Friday March 23, 2013

We will meet a 6:00 pm  at my studio/classroom to get acquainted and we will go and eat as a group.  We will then return to the classroom until about 9:00 pm.  I will present a couple of slideshows and go over the objectives of the weekend. Please bring some of your images for review and critique(print or digital).  This is an optional part of the class, if you cannot make it on Friday that is fine.

Saturday March 24, 2013

Meet at my Studio/classroom at 9:00 am to begin the classroom presentation. Late morning we will have a photo shoot and then break for lunch around 12:00. We will eat as a group or it can be on your own.  After lunch we will continue until around 5:00 when we break for dinner.  After dinner we will do an evening and night photo shoot.

Sunday March 25

Meet  at my Studio/classroom at 9:00 am and continue classroom work, again breaking for lunch around noon. After lunch we will have another photo shoot, then return to the classroom to edit photos wrapping up at about 4:00 pm.

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What is Included

All classroom instruction and personal attention to insure a positive class experience.  Hours of hands on actual use of the information provided, this is not just a lecture, it is a learn buy doing experience.

Snacks and drinks during breaks.

Digital copy of class presentations.

 

What is Not Included

Transportation to and from the workshop, lodging, meals, incidental expenses and items of a personal nature.

My philosophy on lodging and meals is that by not including them in the workshop each participant is free to choose their own level of accommodation and choice of meals.  I have some participants stay in high end motels, while others prefer camping or RV’s.  If these items were included in the workshop fee, it would simply be increased to cover the expenses,  plus a margin to be sure I did not loose money.

Meals are not provided, and are the responsibility of the participant.  We will have the option of going and eating meals as a group,  during which we can continue our discussion, or you may have meals on your own.

Registration, Payment, and Refund Policy

You can register any way you like, just so I get your information, you can use the online registration, the contact form, email,  postal mail, or call me on the phone (479-414-6889) either to register or just ask a question.  Registration is done on a first come basis, so register early to secure your space.   A deposit of 20% is required to reserve your space, and full payment is due 30 days prior to the workshop or class. Enrollment is limited, so once you have been accepted your participation is important to us – we are counting on you to attend.

If you must withdraw from a course, we must receive written notice of your cancellation, and then apply the following refund policy:   We do not make refunds on workshop or class fees. We do not make partial refunds for unused portions or services of a workshop for any reason whatsoever. If we are able to fill your space in the workshop we will give full credit towards another workshop. If we are not able to fill your space we will issue 50% credit towards a future workshop.

Late Registrations

We will accept registrations right up to the beginning of a class or workshop, sometimes you just can’t commit until the last minute, assuming space is available.  If it is for a field workshop and additional costs are incurred due to the late registration you will be responsible for the extra fees.

Cancellation Policy

In the unlikely event that we need to cancel a workshop or class we will refund all monies paid, in full. Notification of our cancellation will be made via either a telephone call or an e-mail to you at least 14 days prior to the beginning of a workshop other than an emergency.  We cannot be responsible for non-refundable airline tickets unused or other travel arrangements because of a workshop or class cancellation.

All workshops have a minimum participation level which must be met or the workshop may be canceled.

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