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Issue 62

Se[tember 2014

Fundamentals of Digital Photography Workshops

by James Cowlin

It seems like everyone has a digital camera or smart phone with them all the time. Judging by the millions of photos that are uploaded to Instagam and Facebook every day, all those cameras are being put to good use. But how many of you are going beyond the auto setting and producing images that not only capture a scene but convey the excitement you felt at the time you clicked the button? With a little bit of guidance, I guarantee you will make better pictures when you take control of your camera.

That idea inspired me to create a series of workshops each of which will focus on one aspect of digital photography and is designed to provide a basic understanding of the skills presented. Classroom instruction will be combined with practical exercises to reinforce the principles of digital photography.

The Fundamentals Workshops are suitable for photographers at all levels. Beginning photographers will gain a solid foundation for taking control of their digital camera and all of its functions. More advanced photographers will benefit from a review of the basics so they can move their photography to the next level. The small size of the workshops will allow me to tailor the instruction to each of the individual participants.

The workshops will be held in my studio in Oracle, Arizona, a small mountain town north of Tucson. If you are coming from out of the area, there are a number of Bed & Breakfast Inns that provide wonderful accommodations for an overnight stay and a chance to explore the area. For more information about Oracle, visit the Oracle Community Guide online.

FUNDAMENTAL OF iPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY
Saturday, October 18, 2014

9:00 am to Noon
Minimum Participants-3; Maximum Participants-10
$45

Participants in this workshop will learn how to shoot, edit and share photographs with the iPhone. Despite its limitations, the phone camera is often the right tool in the right place at the right time. And using this simple tool forces you to think creatively.

FUNDAMENTALS OF EXPOSURE FOR DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Saturday, November 15, 2014
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Minimum Participants-3; Maximum Participants-6
$95

An understanding of proper exposure and how to achieve it is the foundation of photography. With auto everything settings on modern cameras it is easy to set and forget. However to move your photography to the next level, you need to take control of the quality and quantity of light that reaches the sensor in your camera.

Learn to Contol Depth of Field

Fundamentals of Exposure for Digital Photography is a one-day workshop combining a classroom session in the morning with exercises to reinforce the lessons in the afternoon. The workshop will conclude with a review of participants photographs.

FUNDAMENTALS OF DIGITAL PANORAMIC PHOTOGRAPHY
Saturday, December 13, 2014
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Minimum Participants-3; Maximum Participants-6
$95

Advances in digital photography hardware and software have made panoramic photographs relatively easy to accomplish. If you have given panoramic photography a try and been disappointed with the results, then this is the workshop for you. If you've never tried to make a panorama, then this workshop will get you started in the right direction.

Fundamentals of Digital Panoramic Photography is a one-day workshop combining a classroom session in the morning with exercises to reinforce the lessons in the afternoon. The workshop will conclude with a review of participants photographs.

For complete details on the topics to be covered in each workshop, go to the Workshops page on my website. You can register and pay for the workshop via Paypal on that page or send me an email to express your interest.

Special Offer: Take all three Fundamentals workshops for $188, a 20% savings from the fees for the individual workshops.

Art Workshops

by Barbara Kemp Cowlin

I teach art workshops for people with a range of experience in the arts-from no experience at all to advanced levels. My specialty area is teaching acrylic painting, but I also love to teach drawing, composition & design, bookmaking, printmaking and various crafts.

Helping people to enjoy being creative in a relaxed atmosphere is very satisfying to me. Teaching students new ways of looking at the world and translating those observations onto a two-dimensional surface whether it's in realistic or abstract form is rewarding for both participants and for me.

This Fall, I'm offering three workshops:

PASTE PAPER PARTY
September 19 * Friday * 10am - 3pm
Maximum-8 participants
Fee $75, all materials provided

This workshop is for both beginners & for returning students (returning students can jump right in and get right to work)

Learn how to make a special paste and mix it with acrylic paints for use in this workshop and on your own
Experiment with textures using a variety of tools
Experiment with color mixing
Use stencils and stamps to enhance texture & color
Stock up on paste paper for use in collage, card making, book covers, wrapping paper & more

COLOR EXPERIMENTS-MIX, MATCH AND MAKE A MESS
October 27 * Monday * 10am - 3pm
Maximum-8 participants
Fee $75, all materials provided

A workshop for all levels
Take one color and see how many values you can get by adding white
Add a second color. How many variations with color #1? What if you add white? Black? A third color?
Learn to dull down colors that are too bright
Find out about simultaneous contrast and experiment with this concept
And more...take control of your use of color!

CREATIVITY GYMNASTICS-FIND AND STRETCH YOUR CREATIVITY
November 21 * Friday * 10am - 2pm
Maximum-8 participants
Fee $65, all materials provided

A workshop for all levels
Ready for a creativity booster?
In a rut? Feel like your heading toward a creativity breakdown? Just want some great exercises?
Fast paced exercises
Slow & thoughtful exercises
Drawing, painting, collage activities
Ideas to take with you to practice and use

To register and pay for the workshops via Paypal, go to the Workshops page on my website or send me an email to express your interest.

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