Member Classes
Learn to improve you landscape photos during this class with Greg Disch
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April 27, 2019
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Learn to improve you landscape photos during this class with Greg Disch.
Landscape photography shows spaces within the world, sometimes vast and unending, but other times microscopic. Landscape photographs typically capture the presence of nature but can also focus on man-made features or disturbances of landscapes. As with most forms of art, the definition of a landscape photograph is broad, and may include urban settings, industrial areas, and nature photography.
Here is some info for the landscape class, I will get the others in the next day or so.
There are many techniques used to capture a great landscape photo, during this class we will learn the secrets of the pros.
· Learn to get the best possible focus using techniques of “hyperfocal distance” and live view focusing.
· Learn how to get the most out of the sky in your photos.
· Learn to create sun starbursts in your photos.
· Learn to research a location.
· Learn to use composition to create a stronger image.
· Learn to create panoramas.
· Learn to create natural HDR images.
· Learn to plan a successful photo shoot.
· Learn to photograph the night sky.
Class will run from 9 am to about 5 pm with a break for lunch.
Cost of $75 per person.
Greg Disch is a freelance photographer located in Arkansas. Greg specializes in nature, scenic, wildlife, and other outdoor subjects in Arkansas and other areas of the country. Greg offers both classroom instruction and in the field hands on photographic workshops.
https://gregdisch.com/
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April 23, 2019
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Choosing and Using the Best Tripod for You with Greg Disch
Greg Disch is a freelance photographer located in Arkansas. Greg specializes in nature, scenic, wildlife, and other outdoor subjects in Arkansas and other areas of the country. Greg offers both classroom instruction and in the field hands on photographic workshops.
https://gregdisch.com/
My program will include a lecture and hands on demonstrations along with some great advice and tips, even if you are a seasoned professional. I will follow up with a slideshow presentation and a Q&A session.
A tripod is one of the accessories that many photographers try to go cheap thinking they don’t really need one. With the high ISO and and improved noise reduction in modern cameras and software we can shoot many images without a tripod that we could not a few years ago. I am a firm believer in not using a tripod, unless I need a tripod. There are many times that I do need a tripod, and many of my images could not be made without one. When I need a tripod I need a good one, if it will not hold my camera rock solid, it is of no use.
In this program I will show you how to use your tripod for the best results and how to choose the best tripod for you and your style of photography.
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April 13, 2019
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
PPA Master Photographer Ed Cooley travels worldwide to photograph and produce spectacular fine art prints he sells through his gallery in NW Arkansas. Ed also crafts prints for Steam Art and Graphics, a fine art metal print company located in Bentonville, AR. Ed has received international acclaim for his work winning over 500 photography awards.
$75 for the workshop
Add $20 to get a 16×20 ready to hang metal print
When registering you can pick $75 for just the workshop or $95 for the workshop including a 16×20 ready to hang metal print
Workshop includes:
– profiling your laptop
– file editing
– image prepration
– a metal print with ready to hang float frame
Attendees should bring a RAW file you would like to process if possible.
Meeting Location Update:
Ed Cooley’s Office
3202 SE Moberly Ln
Bentonville, AR 72712
Saturday, April 13 @ 9:00 am
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March 28, 2019
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Class Instructor: Susane Gruning
If you’ve ever wanted to know how to become a Judge for PSNWA Print Competitions or maybe you’ve just wanted to understand what judges are looking for when they determine the top photographs in a competition, then you need to take this class.
We will explore the 5 criteria used for judging a print competition, those include Impact, Subject Matter/Creativity, Composition, Technical Mastery, & Print Presentation. Once you understand what each of these areas involve then you will become a better photographer. We will also explore the many different types of competitions that occur every year and are great learning tools for your Photography Toolbox.
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March 21, 2019
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Class Instructor: John Baltz
This is a short hour long class to prepare you for the Flowers in the Studio event. We will cover the basics of what you will need to know to successfully photograph flowers in the studio, including how to use the strobes, setting a custom white balance, and some unique tricks.