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Workshops
B - Beginners / Novices
I - Intermediate / Some knowledge required / Proficient in camera usage
A - Advanced skill levels required
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Basics of Digital Photography (B,I) | Fee: $400.00
Requirements: A Digital Camera - preferably a DSLR, Laptop Computer with either Photoshop or Photoshop SE, all necessary chargers, a mouse and mouse pad.
Additional Fee for Models/Transportation/Location: $45.00
Workshop Description. This course is designed to help you break through technical barriers and begin creating great photographs. This workshop covers the technical side of digital photography, resolution and re-sizing images. You will explore shutter speeds, aperture, and shooting modes. At the end of the workshop, everyone will be using the camera in manual mode with ease.
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Mastering your Digital Camera (B,I) | Fee: $400.00
Requirements: A DSLR Camera, Laptop Computer with Photoshop, Bridge and/or Lightroom, all necessary chargers, a mouse and mouse pad.
Additional Fee for Models/Transportation/Location: $65.00
Workshop Description. This workshop will take beginning digital photographers from the very basics to the very important point of depth of field, perspectives and composition. We will build a basic but solid technical foundation that will enable you to take more creative and compelling images with your digital DSLR camera. We will be comfortable with our camera as we understand proper exposure, depth of field as well as manual modes. We will discuss topics such as: composition, natural light, lenses and difficult light situations. We will obtain experience by guided field trips to practice our newly learned skills. A creative atmosphere will provide positive energy that builds confidence in our personal and creative visions in order to take our images to the next level.
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Beginning Photoshop (B) | Fee: $400.00
Requirements: Computer with Photoshop and Bridge and/or Lightroom, all necessary chargers, a mouse and mouse pad.
Workshop Description. In this classroom workshop, we will discover the basics of editing images in
Photoshop, including:
• Tune your computer to run Photoshop at its best
• Explore the tools of the Tool Bar
• Copy Paste and drag-and-drop editing
• Define selections and manipulate them
• Optimize images for tone and color using levels, curves and other enhancements
• Use Layers for composite images
• Use Adjustment Layers
• Use Type effectively and much more
You will leave this workshop with the knowledge that you can master basic Photoshop tools and have the foundation to add more advanced tools in either Advance Photoshop classes or independently.
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Adobe Photoshop Essentials (I,A) | Fee: $400.00
Requirements: : A Laptop Computer with Photoshop, Bridge and/or Lightroom, all necessary chargers, a mouse and mouse pad.
Workshop Description. This workshop is a continuation of “Beginning Photoshop” with the goal of expanding our knowledge of Photoshop. We will use all tools in Photoshop and learn how to develop a concept, compose images in multi layers, correct and adjust colors, and finish projects completely. We will use the many tools available and necessary to achieve professional results. On completion of this workshop, you will have the essential knowledge to edit and compose images professionally and with confidence.
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The Caribbean Landscape (B,I) | Fee: $400.00
Requirements: A Digital Camera - preferably a DSLR, Laptop Computer with Photoshop, Bridge and/or Lightroom, all necessary chargers, a mouse and mouse pad.
Additional Fee for Models/Transportation/Location: $135.00
Workshop Description. Discover the tropical and desert landscapes of the island of Aruba in this workshop. We will concentrate on capturing the essence of the island; its beauty, its history, and its people. Guided tours to all major attractions and local hangouts, as well as coordinated shoots with local people, are included in the week’s activities. Daily discussions of the previous day’s shooting, and assignments for the next outing will challenge you to become a better photographer.
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The Nature of Light (I,A) | Fee: $400.00
Requirements: A Digital Camera - preferably a DSLR, Laptop Computer with Photoshop, Bridge and/or Lightroom, all necessary chargers, a mouse and mouse pad.
Additional Fee for Models/Transportation/Location: $65.00
Workshop Description. We will address the nature of light and how - with patience, intuition and knowledge - we can achieve better results by observing and connecting to the natural light. Daily sessions include 4 hours of class work to critique and evaluate our images. We will then re-visit the same locations to observe them under different light conditions in order to become aware of the impact light can have on a subject. Early morning and late afternoon trips to locations around the island make this an interesting workshop which needs schedule flexibility and allows time for self exploration. The workshop includes professional file preparation and instructions in Lightroom.
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The Art of Seeing (School of Seeing) (I,A) | Fee: $400.00
Requirements: A DSLR Camera, Laptop Computer with Photoshop, Bridge and/or Lightroom, all necessary chargers, a mouse and mouse pad.
Additional Fee for Models/Transportation/Location: $85.00
Workshop Description. This workshop will explore the nature of creativity and how to relate to a subject; regardless of how interesting or uninteresting it is. Perception and creativity are the basics of any good photograph. We will show you how to “work” on a subject and develop a keen eye for capturing even the “unimportant” in order to achieve both a rewarding and interesting image. The challenge of this workshop is to explore your natural creativity and bring its power to your photographs. Each morning begins with a review of the previous day's work. We analyze the images and discuss how to maximize our visual creativity and talents and also consider the styles of master photographers; their decisive moments, their unique ways of seeing light, gestures, and colors.
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Capture Your Vision (I,A) | Fee: $800.00
Requirements: A Digital SLR Camera, Laptop Computer with Photoshop, Bridge and Lightroom, all necessary chargers, a mouse and mouse pad.
Additional Fee for Models/Transportation/Location: $115.00
Workshop Description. This workshop will define what you are able to see and how to capture it in powerful images. Each day you will concentrate on different projects with a strong emphasis on developing a new way of seeing your environment. By seeing that environment in a new context of light, it will be given new meaning, new visual power, and capture it in a new professional way. Morning classes are devoted to lectures and open discussions about the previous day’s shootings and include the opportunity of a one on one session with the instructor to review your portfolio, talk about your goals and what visionary skills you want to further develop. You leave this workshop with a newfound confidence of your vision and a new or deepened sense of confidence to master your craft.
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Intuition over Mind (Spiritual Photographic Workshop) (B,I,A) | Fee: $700.00
Requirements: A Digital Camera - preferably a SLR, Laptop Computer with Photoshop, Bridge and/or Lightroom, all necessary chargers, a mouse and mouse pad.
Additional Fee for Models/Transportation/Location: $85.00
Workshop Description. This workshop is a mixture of spiritual discovery and photography. You will see how creativity derived from calmness and peace changes the perception and production of an image. A quite mind is a creative mind. Every day will start with an hour of guided meditation either at the beach or in the instructor’s garden followed by photography excursions. Afternoons are spent together discussing photo projects and the results from the morning shoot. Discover why we truly love photography and who we are as photographers.
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HDR and Tone Mapping (I,A)| Fee: $800.00
Requirements: A Digital SLR Camera, Laptop Computer with Photoshop, Bridge and Lightroom, all necessary chargers, a mouse and mouse pad.
Additional Fee for Models/Transportation/Location: $85.00
Workshop Description. High Dynamic Range is the new buzzword in the industry and the results are breath taking. This new digital technique gives us the opportunity to capture our images with a maximum range of color and B&W tonal ranges. We will capture images with our camera, and then convert them into HDR images. In addition, we will address Tone Compressor and different HDR converting programs on the market today.
A camera capable of auto bracketing is required for this workshop.
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ARUBA Workshops