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September 2020
Composition WORKSHOP
The Composition class teaches you the art of photography composition photography. Learning composition helps to polish your artistic style in photography. You will be shown the most proven methods in composing images and the underpinning artistic principles. Learn to look at the world with a different eye to interpret your artistic vision. Having a balanced combination of both technical and artistic skill in photography turns an aspiring photographer into a well rounded one. This is not a hands-on workshop; it is a classroom open discussion workshop where we will study images from world renown photographers. The goal of this photography class is to understand artistic tools to help you discover your own personal style in photography.
Find out more »Real Estate WORKSHOP
The Real Estate Workshop teaches you the ins and outs of Real Estate Photography. The first 2.5-hours of the Workshop is a lecture styled discussion on the use of camera settings, equipment, and composition techniques to achieve the best results. You will also learn how to overcome typical furstrations of bright windows, bad coloration, focus problems and exposure for indoor and outdoor shots. Once the lecture is done you will be given a 1-hour lunch break. The last 2.5-hours of class consists of a hands-on tutorial on how to manage your real estate photographs using 2 different softwares...PhotoMatix and Lightroom. If you come to class with your laptop and these softwares installed, you are welcome to get hands-on by taking part in actively editing pictures within these softwares. Here you will learn how to Merge HDR images in Photomatix to create dynamic exposures, and complete the final touches including basic brightness, contrast, cropping, and resolution adjustments to comply with HAR image upload standards.
Find out more »October 2020
Outdoor Portrait WORKSHOP
The Outdoor Portrait Workshop shows you the necessary skills and techniques for beautiful outdoor portraits. Advance your skills to the level of a professional portrait photographer. The day begins with 3 hours of classroom education. Here you will learn to adapt your photography knowledge for deeper understanding of exposure, light styling, wireless flash and posing for dynamic outdoor portrait photography. After a 1-hour lunch break we will walk over to the Buffalo Bayou Park (a 5 minute walk) for a 2-hour hands-on photo shoot. This will be your opportunity to put your new found knowledge to work. Your instructor will be by your side to ensure you feel comfortable with your equipment, settings, lighting and posing. At the end of the day, the instructor will retrieve a copy of the pictures you have taken so your images may be donated to the model.
Find out more »Safari Crash Course WORKSHOP
The Safari Crash Course Workshop builds basic camera & equipment knowledge to help you capture amazing pictures while you're on Safari. This course is designed for the most novice of photographers who don't have time to attend a full round of classes. This class cherry-picks, simple easy information that can be applied to safari and wildlife photography in general. This will be a great way to get you jump started without going through extensive education in photography. After a 1-hour discussion in the classroom, we will head over to the Houston Zoo to put your new-found knowledge to use. This will give you the chance to work out the kinks and get familiar with your camera, and recommended equipment while the Instructor is there to assist you. Entrance Fee to the Houston Zoo will be provided for you.
Find out more »November 2020
In-Depth Exposure WORKSHOP
The In-Depth Exposure Workshop begins in the classroom with a 2.5-hour in-depth discussion of exposure. The concept of metering and exposure can be tricky, but once you have grasped the concept it will solidify everything you know in photography. In this workshop you will learn how to manage your camera's metering system and gain maximum control over your exposures. By understanding the depths of exposure and metering, you can creatively break outside the box to make dynamic lighting decisions that will help you solve any difficult lighting scenario. Afterward we will head over to the Cockrell Butterfly Center to practice the principles of metering hands-on. The butterfly center is the perfect place to put your knowledge to the test and encounter some beautiful subjects as well. Admission to the Butterfly Center Admission is provided for you. Free parking at the Butterfly Center is limited so you will be responsible for any parking fees you may incur. Please see the Cockrell Butterfly Center website for more information: http://www.hmns.org/cockrell-butterfly-center/
Find out more »Holiday Photography WORKSHOP
The Holiday Family Photo WORKSHOP is a 3-hour workshop that shows you how to achieve a classic holiday family photo at home. We will discuss how to use your flash wirelessly with a wireless transmitter/receiver. You will learn techniques with your flash and camera settings to create dynamic warm lighting for Holiday styled portraits. The techniques we will cover can all be achieved without top of the line equipment. Afterward we will all take turns photographing a mock set-up that will allow you to experience it all first hand. There will be props, including a small Christmas tree and Christmas lights and decor.
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