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Thanks for reading through our newsletter.  Please display all images to get the full effect!  Also scroll down to see the full schedule of classes in March.  We have so much to offer!  Thanks! 
Peggy Farren and Helen Catlin,
Avant-Garde Images, Inc. and Photography Naples.

 

Half day Excursions!

Macro at Naples Botanical Garden

Sunrise Everglades Safari  

HDR, Cityscapes & Night Photography     

 

Excursions are limited to only FIVE PHOTOGRAPHERS!

 

Peggy has been going after the best of the best instructors to bring you fabulous learning experiences!

March 12 Read the reviews from the last Macro class Tim Gibbons taught.  Now is your chance to get individual attention at the fabulous Naples Botanical Gardens.  Price includes admission to the Garden. $149
macro dragonfly

March 15  Gordon Campbell's first two Everglades excursions sold out immediately and had rave reviews!  Gordon has scoped out the perfect areas for fabulous morning photographs!  $150
sunrise bird with reflection
March 26  Everything we offer with Gavin Lowe sells out.  Gavin is going to take this small group on a journey which he calls "Photo Patrolling".  Spend 3.5 hours learning HDR and night photography in the streets and rooftops of downtown Fort Myers.  $139 
HDR Gavin
 
http://www.photographynaples.com/events/calendar/

  Register right away - these are limited to five photographers! 


Poll: Are you interested in a Photo Contest?

We are negotiating with a growing publication here in Naples about co-sponsoring a photography contest regarding The character and history of Naples.

Infrared ClockPlease click this link to vote:  http://survey.constantcontact.com/poll/a07e3hkeh3jgkqva66g/start.html

Would you be interested in submitting your images for a nominal fee such as $25? Prize would include publication in a local magazine and what else? I don't know yet! Possibilities include a cover picture, money, sister publications and other prizes.
If there is enough interest, I'll continue to pursue this! Let me know your thoughts! Thanks! Peggy info@naplesportraits.com

Quick Bird Photography Tip

Snowy Egret CampbellUnderexpose slightly when photographing white birds.  You can't control the lighting in nature photography so if you have a white bird in a sunny situation, meter on the whitest, brightest part of the bird and underexpose by one stop.  If the bird is in motion, learn how to use underexpose in aperture priority. 
You will want to see the details of those feathers - an overexposed picture cannot be saved later in Photoshop.  

PS I learned that and MUCH MORE in our Bird Photography workshop with instructor Gordon Campbell!

 

Free Photography Advice
...How do I burn photos onto a CD using PS Elements?.....

...Recovering lost photos!......

...Photoshop World Conference & Expo Orlando ......

Those are just a few topics on our discussion forum! 

Read through to see what questions others have or post a question on our board yourself!  We are a very friendly and helpful group!
http://www.photographynaples.com/messages/boards/
Schedule for Photography Naples 

Photography Naples offers inexpensive workshops and excursions, private lessons and free walkabouts.  

Everything we do is hands-on for optimal learning.    


We have a mix of beginners to advanced and professional photographers.  You will love our friendly group!   


Mar 2:  Studio Model Shoot 6:15-8:15 pm $19

Mar 5:  Photowalk Ft Myers Six Mile Cypress  

            Slough 7 a.m. FREE (almost)

Mar 7:  PS Elements 6:15-8:15 pm

             $45 for this workshop or $135 for all  

             four Elements classes (Mar 7,14,21,28).

Mar 9:   Basic Studio Lighting 6-9 pm  $69    

Mar 10   Beginner DSLR 6:15 pm $45

Mar 12   Macro Excursion 8:15 am $149

Mar 14:  PS Elements 6:15 pm.

Mar 15:  Sunrise Everglades Excursion 6:30 a.m. $150

Mar 15:  Speedlight (flash) $59  6-9 pm

Mar 16:  Studio Model Shoot 6:15-8:15 pm $19

Mar 18:  Sunset Portrait 4:45 pm $59
Mar 20: Fashion Lighting 12:30 pm $129

Mar 21:  PS Elements 3of 4 6:15 pm

Mar 23: Boat to Keewaydin 7:30 am $25

Mar 26: HDR, Night and Cityscapes 7 pm $139

Mar 28: PS Elements 4of 4

Mar 31: Eagle Lakes Park 7:30 am FREE

 

Please note that classes sell out quickly so don't procrastinate about signing up for events!  We also have early registration prices!


New classes and events are added frequently. 
Join our club for free to keep up with all we offer! http://www.photographynaples.com/calendar/  

 

KEY:  General Classes GREEN, Nature BLUE, Portrait RED, Software BLACK, Other TURQUOISE    
Weddings....
Family Portraits ... Corporate and Social Events
Please keep us in mind for social and corporate events, weddings and of course, family portraits!
Contact Peggy at
info@naplesportraits.com
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Studio Fashion Lighting Workshop

Successful Fashion photographer Gary Trantafil recently moved to Naples from Chicago, and we snatched him up to teach us an intermediate fashion lighting and posing class!!

 
Sunday, March 20, 2011 from 12.30pm - 4.30pm

 

Early registration: $129.00 thru March 10 

Regular price: $149.00 thru March 20 

 fashion lighting trantafil

This is a hands-on class where you will have plenty of time to photograph using Gary's expensive professional equipment, leaving with new insights specific to the fashion and modelling industries, and some gorgeous new images for your portfolio!

 

Please only sign up if you have a working knowledge of shooting your camera in manual.

www.photographynaples.com 

Poll:  Are you interesting in Exhibiting your Photographic Art?
Click to vote! 
http://survey.constantcontact.com/poll/a07e3hkj0gbgkqvwhbl/start.html

A suggestion from one of our active members:  Photography Naples would pay for a booth at various art fairs and then share the space with PN members. 

Exhibiting photographers would pay a small fee to hang their photo(s) to sell with no commission if it sells.  Fees would range depending on size of picture from $25 to $60.  So PN members would not each have to pay the $400 or more fee, get a tent and man the tent all day or weekend. 

It would be a way of getting your work out there without the huge time and monetary expense.  I'd love some input on this idea!  Email me at info@naplesportraits.com.  Thanks!
Peggy
art fair tent
Quick Portrait Tip
Last month's tip was to put your subject in the shade for even lighting and then use flash.  What if you can't put them in the shade?  Check this out for yourself - under harsh sun, use your flash on people's faces to fill in and soften the shadows!  It's not a perfect solution, but it will help:Helen with Shadows
 
Tuesday Headshots $95
Our studio is centrally located on Linwood Ave.  Crystal H headshot
You'll walk out with a lightly retouched headshot. The entire process takes
about 30 minutes.

We give discounts if several people come in at once.  We will also come to your place of business.

Call today for an appointment. 
(239) 263-7001
naplesportraits@gmail.com
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