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Orinda
Course #CA01
$120 (Register in-person, space permitting. Contact instructor.)
With Denny Weigand, Cr.Photog., CPP
Anyone can capture images – you want yours to pop! Learn how to take full advantage of Adobe® Photoshop® and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom® to make your pictures jump off the page. Denny discusses Lightroom® in detail, including integration with Photoshop to make your life easier. With this knowledge, you'll move from the mediocre to the fabulous!
Course Date: May 13, 2013
Course Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Items to Bring: For the best learning experience, bring a laptop pre-loaded with Lightroom 4 and Photoshop CS6. This is not mandatory. If needed, students may use a Mac laptop provided by instructor.
Location:
DigitalWhims Studio
237 Glorietta Blvd.
Orinda, CA 94563
925-336-7994
Instructor Contact:
digitalwhims@comcast.net
925-336-7994
Instructor Website:
www.digitalwhims.com
Sacramento
Introduction to Studio Lighting
Course #CA02
$120 (Register in-person, space permitting. Contact instructor.)
With Steven R. Folino, CPP
How does light define or shape a subject? How do you use light to create a mood? Take this class to learn the characteristics of light and what they can do for your images!
You'll explore the difference between soft and hard lighting and how to create depth in a photo. Seeing may be believing but doing it is the key! With studio lights, soft boxes, reflectors, umbrellas, and more, you'll have hands-on time with all these studio lighting tools. Do you know what a barn door, beauty dish or gobo is? Not only will you know them, but know how to use them to create knock-out images! And before you're finished, discover how to achieve patterns with multiple lights – whether it's a short, broad, loop, butterfly, split and Rembrandt pattern, you'll know how to use these to create incredible images.
Course Date: May 13, 2013
Course Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Items to Bring: Digital SLR camera for the hands-on portion of the class and note taking materials
Location:
Inner Vision Images
1794 Azurite Way
Sacramento, CA 95833
916-359-7543
Instructor Contact:
steve@innervisionimages.com
916-359-7543
Instructor Website:
www.innervisionimages.com
Sacramento
Creating the Boutique Experience
Course #CA03
$120 (Register in-person, space permitting. Contact instructor.)
With Steven R. Folino, CPP
Even in a home studio, you can deliver a boutique portrait experience to your clients. Learn the simple techniques that raise the value of you and your product in the eyes of your client. After all, you're not just selling a photo on a page, you're selling the moment! And, Steve will show you how to create that moment - from the camera-room to the salesroom - for a photo shoot and portrait experience your clients will love.
Course Date: May 20, 2013
Course Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Items to Bring: all materials will be provided by instructor
Location:
Inner Vision Images
1794 Azurite Way
Sacramento, CA 95833
916-359-7543
Instructor Contact:
steve@innervisionimages.com
916-359-7543
Instructor Website:
www.innervisionimages.com
Murrieta
Course #CA04
$120 (Register in-person, space permitting. Contact instructor.)
With Amy Dawnelle
So you've started your own photography business, but don't quite feel like you have it all together? Never fear – this class takes you through the boutique basics and gives you the confidence to be THE expert. Amy covers the basics of studio lighting and light modifiers, posing and how to get your clients to follow your lead. And, the experience isn't over just when the shoot ends. Learn how to create packages that will show your clients value while making money for your business.
Course Date: May 13, 2013
Course Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Items to Bring: note-taking materials, camera
Location:
Amy Dawnelle Modern Heirloom Photography
41785 Elm Street
Suite 305
Murrieta, CA 92562
951-294-1059
Instructor Contact:
amy@amydawnelle.com
951-294-1059
Instructor Website:
www.temeculamaternityphotographer.com
Torrance
Developing a Strategic Plan for Photographers
Course #CA05
$120 (Register in-person, space permitting. Contact instructor.)
With David Bever, CPP
Today's photography business plays out in a very competitive landscape. This class enables you to rise above that competition and put together a business strategy that differentiates YOU from the competition. Focusing on business owners in the wedding, fashion, event, sports, product or other photographic industry, Dave walks you through how to create a strong, unique strategy. His plan encompasses a vision for the future, strategic goals and actions as well as a firm understanding of the business environment – all specific and relevant to your industry, photo services.
David applies his 30 years of experience and MBA education on the lecture circuit, helping professional photographers achieve high profits by developing detailed 5 year strategic plans and differentiators. David was a highlighted lecturer at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas Nevada.
Course Date: May 13, 2013
Course Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Items to Bring: note-taking materials, open mind, plenty of business ideas
Location:
Creative Photo Academy
23845 S. Hawthorne Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90505
310-697-9509
Instructor Contact:
David.bever@verizon.net
310-697-9509
Instructor Website:
www.dBLAPhoto.com
Orinda
Course #CA06
$120 (Register in-person, space permitting. Contact instructor.)
With Denny Weigand, Cr.Photog., CPP
Anyone can capture images – you want yours to pop! Learn how to take full advantage of Adobe® Photoshop® and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom® to make your pictures jump off the page. Denny discusses Lightroom® in detail, including integration with Photoshop® to make your life easier. With this knowledge, you’ll move from the mediocre to the fabulous!
Course Date: May 20, 2013
Course Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Items to Bring: For the best learning experience, bring a laptop pre-loaded with Lightroom 4 and Photoshop CS6. This is not mandatory. If needed, students may use a Mac laptop provided by instructor.
Location:
DigitalWhims Studio
237 Glorietta Blvd.
Orinda, CA 94563
925-336-7994
Instructor Contact:
digitalwhims@comcast.net
925-336-7994
Instructor Website:
www.digitalwhims.com
Clayton
HDR (High Dynamic Range) Hands-On Workshop
Course #CA07
$120 (Register in-person, space permitting. Contact instructor.)
With Wayne Miller, Cr.Photog., CPP
Want to know what the HDR (high dynamic range) buzz is all about? And more importantly, how it can add to your portfolio? Look no further because this workshop tells you everything you need to know . . . and more!
In this special, hands-on class, learn to master HDR photography and the post-production image process. You will cover:
- The start to finish, A-Z workflow for great HDR.
- The meaning of HDR and what it can do for your business.
- How to capture HDR with your DSLR cameras, settings, and proper bracketing.
- What subjects or scenes work best for HDR and the limits of HDR and your equipment.
- HDR with Photomatix Software, and other software.
- The secrets that produce the best HDR images and how to WOW your friends or clients.
Whether you are a new or experienced HDR shooter, and advanced amateurs, or a professional, this class is for YOU!
Course Date: May 11, 2013
Course Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Items to Bring: DSLR, tripod, cable release, laptop (recommended)
Location:
Wayne Miller Photography
5216 Keller Ridge Drive
Clayton, CA 94517
925-330-8737
Instructor Contact:
wm@wmphotos.com
925-330-8737
Instructor Website:
www.wmphotos.com
Clovis
Course #CA10
$120 (Register in-person, space permitting. Contact instructor.)
With Laurie Warta, CPP
To create a great portrait, you need to have power – powerful knowledge, powerful skills and powerful creativity!
In this hands-on class, Instructor Laurie takes you behind the scenes of a powerful portrait in-the-making. . .and shows you everything you need to know. Learn about off-camera flash and natural light and their importance in capturing your images. Discuss posing and lighting challenges and critique actual images as you perfect your portraiture skills. You'll also have some hands-on photography time under Laurie's expert tutelage.
Capture not only the portrait but the power behind the portrait in this class!
Course Date: May 11, 2013
Course Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Items to Bring: camera and lens (24-70, 70-200 range), Pocket Wizard if you own one, reflector, 5-10 images for image discussion (please bring on thumbdrive in jpg format)
Location:
1462 Plymouth Rock
Clovis, CA 93612
Instructor Contact:
laurie@lauriewartaphotography.com
760-873-3994
Instructor Website:
www.lauriewartaphotography.com
