WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
We offer hands on photography instruction via traditional classroom instruction, workshops, and one-on-one customized training to meet your needs. Private instruction can be done as on-line or live sessions; or a combination of both. In addition, those who attend our workshops, or take our classes, will receive private tutoring at a discount for up to one year from the date of the workshop or class. Please contact us for further details.
Please see our workshop and class schedules below for more information.
- Valles Caldera National Preserve Photography Workshop
Dates: July 19th - 21st
Join us along with staff of the Valles Caldera National Preserve for an unforgettable three day photography workshop. July is a prime time to capture the Caldera's beautiful landscapes, from expansive mountain meadows to meandering streams, old-growth forests and historic ranch buildings. Activities will include extensive opportunities to photograph some of the most scenic places in the 89,000 acre Preserve, short day hikes, discussions of photography composition fundamentals and digital darkroom tools, information about the natural history of the landscape, and a culminating slide show of participants' photos. Film or digital equipment is suitable. All levels of photographers are welcome.
All meals and lodging (2 nights) will be provided. The workshop will begin at 9:00am on July 19th at the Valle Grande Staging Area, with van shuttles to the headquarters area on the Preserve. The number of participants is limited for this event so you are encouraged to make reservations soon. $500 for individuals, or $900 for couples (lodging and meals included).
Workshops
We strive to make our workshops enjoyable and informative. We also attempt to meet the diverse needs of participants by providing individual feedback and instruction. To make the most of each day you can plan on early mornings and often late nights. When we are not out shooting, we will be happy to review your digital images and provide processing tips and suggestions. In addition, we encourage open discussions on all things photography and nature related. We strongly recommend attendees bring a laptop computer along with extra memory cards and batteries.
All attendees of our workshops will be given access to a private section of our website dedicated to the workshop. This website will provide copies of all workshops materials and presentations as well as on-line forums to wrap up the final stages of the workshop.
2007 Schedule
We hope to once again offer one or more workshops in conjunction with staff at the Valles Caldera National Preserve. Stay tuned for more information regarding the Summer and Fall of 2007.
2006 Schedule
- Digital Darkroom Fundamentals
Dates: Feb. 5th - Apr. 2nd (No class March 12th)
Time: 6-8pm (Mondays)
Location: UNM-Los Alamos, Bldg 5, Room 516A
Digital photography can produce an overwhelming number of images in just a few days. This course provides an introduction to tips and tricks for organizing your digital darkroom so it is easy to find, process, and print your photographs. The course also covers how several different software programs, including Bridge, Lightroom, Photoshop, iView MediaPro, and Aperture fit into the overall workflow of the digital darkroom. Students are expected to provide original photographs for class exercises and are required to have a USB memory key/stick for moving files between home and the classroom. - Digital Photography for Beginners
Dates: Feb. 17th - March 31st (No class March 17th)
Time: 9-11am (Saturdays)
Location: UNM-Los Alamos, Bldg 5, Room 516A
Recent improvements in point-and-shoot cameras and the affordability of Adobe Photoshop Elements now provides "snapshot" photographers with tremendous control over their images. This course is an introduction to digital photography with an emphasis on photographic techniques including, composition and choosing a camera and essential equipment. The course will also cover techniques for enhancing images in Elements, include image touch-up, tonal and color adjustments, as well as artistic modifications. Students will benefit most from the class if they have (or acquire) a camera early in the session and have original images to on. A USB memory key/stick is strongly recommended for moving files between home and the classroom. - Digital Photography Workshop
Dates: Sept. 9th - Oct. 14th
Time: 9am - 1pm (Saturdays)
Location: UNM-Los Alamos, Bldg 5, Room 516A
The goal of this workshop-based course is to introduce the digital darkroom as well as to improve your techniques. The course will focus on leveraging the power and flexibility of Adobe Photoshop, and topics will include color management, image touch-up and enhancement, as well as the steps required to achieve a quality archival print. The course will also provide a review of basic techniques, technology, and terminology such as exposure and composition. Students will have the opportunity to join the instructors on two field trips to photograph at selected locations in Northern New Mexico. A digital point-and-shoot or digital SLR camera is required for the class. It is also recommended that students have a USB memory key and/or USB card reader for storage and access to their photographs during the course.
Classes
The majority of our courses focus on digital photography with a focus on Photoshop and digital asset management. In addition, we are expanding our courses to include Adobe Lightroom and Apple's Aperture. Our courses are currently offered in conjunction with the University of New Mexico in Los Alamos. This allows us to provide each student with access to a computer and the appropriate software.
Each class we offer will have access to a private section of our website. This website will provide students will access to copies of all course materials as well as additional information. The details of our upcoming classes are provided below:
2007 Schedule
