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Why take a workshop?
In the age of digital photography it is easier than ever to take pictures. Unfortunately sometimes we are disappointed with the results. The landscape is not quite as beautiful as we remembered it or that person/animal/flower looked a lot closer when we clicked the shutter.
Rosalind Philips Photography workshops help people learn how to take photographs instead of snapshots. Each workshop is a combination of classroom time and shooting time. Each concept is followed by time to practice the concept. This is true of both photo technique and computer technique workshops. Each participant is encouraged to share their work with the rest of the participants. We learn best from each other.
Workshops are divided into morning and afternoon sessions. You can mix and match the sessions. The cost for each session is $60.00; the cost is $55.00/session if you sign up for two or more sessions at the same time. Please register on the website, call or email me to reserve your spot. Please pay by mailing me a check 5 days or more before the workshop or by credit card at the workshop. Payment for all registered sessions is due at the first workshop you attend. You can also pay by PayPal on the website.
Equipment to Bring To Workshops:
Your camera and camera manual.
At least one media card.
Comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather. We meet rain or shine.
10-15 of your images that have been digitized. Half the images should be ones with which you are pleased and half ones with which you are not so pleased.
A laptop computer with photo manipulation soft-ware. A trial version of Photoshop Elements 8 and Photoshop Element 9 is on the workshop CD. The facility will be locked when-ever we are away from it.
Your photo software manual.
I will have a laptop and projector. I hope that some of you will be willing to share your images with the group. There will be several laptops available for participant use. Please let me know if you need to use one. Each participant will receive a CD with workshop materials, example photos and a reference list.
Cancellation Policy:
Participants canceling 5 or more days before the start of the workshop will receive a full refund. Participants canceling 2 days or less before the start of the workshop will receive a 75% refund unless you find someone to take your place. Participants will receive a full refund if the workshop is cancelled.
Beginning Digital Photography I:
Learn how to wow your family friends with your photographs! No more red eye, poorly composed photos, or dark subjects!
This half day workshop is an introduction to the digital camera. Bring your camera, your manual, two images that you are pleased with and two that you are not, and a laptop computer if you have one. I have two laptops that you can arrange to use during the workshop. We cover basic camera controls, beginning composition and exposure techniques. We will focus on how to use the histogram to achieve the correct exposure. This is a hands-on workshop, be prepared to take lots of images and to share the images with the rest of the group if you feel comfortable.
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Beginning Digital Photography II:
Continue to wow your family friends with your photographs! No more red eye, poorly composed photos, or dark subjects!
This workshop is for beginning and intermediate digital photographers and is a continuation of The Beginning Digital Photography I workshop. In this workshop the focus is on how properly compose and expose photographs. We will be spending the majority of our time taking pictures and critiquing them.
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Intermediate Digital Photography I:
Unlock Your Camera's Potential!
This workshop is for intermediate and advanced-intermediate digital photographers. The focus of this workshop is on learning the more advanced features of your camera such as depth of focus preview, daylight flash and the continued building of composition and photo exposure skills.
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Intermdiate Digital Photography II:
Capture that Scene! This workshop is for intermediate and advanced-intermediate digital photographers. The focus of this workshop is on applying the skills learned so far on specific types of photography. Candid, pet, wildlife, nature and macro photography are some of the topics that will be explored.
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Introduction to Photoshop Elements 9:
I just took the greatest pictures with my digital camera. Now what do I do?
This computer workshop is for beginning and intermediate photography computer users. This half day workshop is an introduction to Photoshop Elements 9. A trial version is provided. Bring your laptop, your camera, your card reader or cord to attach your camera to your laptop and several images that you would like to process. We cover how to get your images into the computer, how to organize them, and basic processing skills such as exposure compensation, white balance, cropping, selection techniques and saving images in different formats. This is a hands-on workshop, be prepared to dig in. Those that want to share images will have an opportunity to do so.
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Photoshop Elements 9: Beyond the Basics I:
Share Your Photography!
This computer workshop is for beginning and intermediate photography computer users. Photoshop Elements 9 is the program that will be used. Other applications will be mentioned. We will focusing on common photo processing skills such as correcting color cast, red-eye, sharpening, removing dusts spots and blemishes, and presenting your photo to the world through email, slide show and prints.
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Photoshop Elements 9: Beyond the Basics II:
Masks and Layers!
This computer workshop is for more advanced photography computer users. Photoshop Elements 9 is the program that will be used. Other applications will be mentioned. In this workshop we will be focusing on more advanced photo processing skills such as using layers and masking.
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The Power of Camera Raw:
The Power of Camea Raw
This computer workshop is for more advanced photography computer users. In this workshop we will learn about the power of processing raw format images. Most modern photo processing programs have a RAW module. We will focus on the latest versions of Adobe applications (Photoshop Elements 9, CS 5 and Lightroom 3.
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Refresher Class:
Why Don't the Colors Match on My Monitor and My Printer?
One of the most frustrating aspects of processing images on your computer is when the wonderful colors you see on your monitor do not match what you print. In this half day workshop we will explore solutions for this problem. Bring your laptop or your desktop computer & monitor so that they can be calibrated.
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Artists Product Photography:
Product Photography for Artists Tired of submitting poor images of your stunning art to juried shows? Wonder how to get watermarked high quality images on your website or into your catalog? Then this is the workshop for you.
Please bring your camera, manual, laptop computer and one or two art pieces. Feel free to bring your lightshed and lights if you have them. In the morning we will concentrate on camera controls and lighting techniques. In the afternoon we will practice taking product shots at workstations set up around the room for jewelry, 2-D art and 3-D art. There will be more than one station set up for the medium that has the most participants. The goal of the workshop is that everyone leaves with at least one product shot. Lunch is on your own between 12 and 1 pm.
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Why Don't the Colors Match?:
Why Don't the Colors Match on My Monitor and My Printer?
One of the most frustrating aspects of processing images on your computer is when the wonderful colors you see on your monitor do not match what you print. In this half day workshop we will explore solutions for this problem. Bring your laptop or your desktop computer & monitor so that they can be calibrated.
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Composition:
Composition: Beyond the Rule of Thirds
Many of us are familiar with the Rule of Thirds as the rule of thumb for photo composition. In this full day workshop we go beyond the Rule of Thirds to look at other ways we can compose compelling photographs. Bring your camera, manual, tripod, external flash (if you have one), and some stuffed animals, figurines, or models (toys). We will be using Photoshop Elements 9 as our photo processing software. A trial version will be provided. The first half of the day we will concentrate on theory and will take images at several workstations set up around the workshop to emphasize the theory. In the afternoon we will concentrate on applying the techniques and theory both indoors and outdoors. Lunch is on your own between 12 and 1 pm
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Flowers:
Flower and Macro Photography
In this full day workshop we will concentrate on the art of flower and macro photography. Bring your camera, manual, external flash (if you have one), tripod, and laptop computer. We will be using Photoshop Elements 9 as our photo processing software. A trial version will be provided. If the weather forecast permits, we will meet at 8:30 am at an outdoor location and then go to the Comfort Inn Conference Center in Tumwater. An email will be sent to participants the week before the workshop with details about where we will meet. Lunch is on your own between 12 and 1 pm.
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Flash Photography:
The Art of Flash Photography
Using a flash with digital cameras has gotten a bad rap. On camera flashes often cause washed out photos and can result in lengthy computer photo processing time. In this workshop we explore the art of flash photography. We will explore tips and techniques for using fill flash, reflectors and multiple flashes. Come learn how to flash.
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Photo Processing III:
Computer Photo Processing III
In this full day workshop we will continue to learn more advanced photo processing techniques using Photoshop Elements 9. A trial version will be provided. Bring your camera, manual, tripod, laptop computer and several images that you would like to work on. Topics covered will include creating panoramas, converting color images to black and white, more layer and mask techniques, more techniques for removing unwanted parts of images, and sharpening techniques. Lunch is on your own between 12 and 1 pm.
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Field Trip Workshops:
Wild Flowers at Mount Rainier National Park
Description:
This full day workshop/fieldtrip will concentrate on macro photography techniques for flowers and insects. We will also have the opportunity to panoramic and waterfall techniques. We will meet at the Martin Way Park & Ride at 7:30 am and carpool to Mt. Rainier. We will stop at Krautz Creek and Narada Falls on our way up to the Paradise Flower Fields. We will also stop at Reflection Lakes and, depending on conditions and group interest, may take a short hike to Bench & Snow Lakes.
Format:
At each stop we will first spend a little time with instruction and then practice those techniques. The length of each stop depends on the conditions. I will have my laptop with me; so at least once we will load images and take a looksee.
Options:
There are three ways that we can end the day and the group will decide before the trip day.
- Photograph until 5pm and arrive back in Olympia around 7 pm.
- Leave around 3 pm, arrive back in Olympia around 5 pm, and meet for two hours viewing/critiqueing our days work.
- Make it a very long day and stay for sunset.
What to Bring:
- Your camera with extra batteries and lots of media cards,
- Your tripod, monopod, table top tripod, beanbag or other camera support device,
- Food - I will provide sandwiches and drinks for lunch,
- Lots of water,
- Sun protection,
- Rain gear and extra clothes,
- Sturdy shoes or boots,
- Binoculars,
- Personal items
Cost: $80.00
Minimum enrollment: 4
Maximum enrollment: 10
What's Included:
- Photography instruction appropriate to each stop
- At least one view/critique session at the park
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Workshop Materials
How to Sign Up:
Please email at info@photo-elegance.com or call at 360-790-2814.
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