Member Classes
How to Photograph Fireworks
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Fireworks class
June 30, 2016
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ever wondered how to get those colorful streaks while photographing fireworks? What’s the best method? With July 4th approaching, this is the perfect time to learn how to take the perfect fireworks photo.
Taught by Melissa L. Jones, this class is a precursor to the fireworks photography event taking place at Arvest Ballpark the next night (Friday, July 1) after the Northwest Arkansas Naturals game. However, the class will also cover photographing fireworks in general, so event participation is not required. Learn the settings to get you started, what equipment is needed and the best way to post-process fireworks photos.
The class takes place at 7 p.m. June 30 at the PSNWA Gallery and Studios, 126 W. Emma Ave. in downtown Springdale.
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June 25, 2016
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Right Brain Photography with Eli Vega
Students will learn two of the three photography paradigms included in my book, plus the most essential piece in any art endeavor: Composition.
I.S.E.E. SOMETHING. From this paradigm/model, students will learn the photographic principles of Intuition, Scanning, Extracting, & Eliminating. Photographers are often frustrated and confused by all the clutter often seen in many scenarios. These simple steps will help clear the clutter in any given scene. Oftentimes, photographers feel overwhelmed when there is so much to take in. For photography purposes, the eyes see too much.
ELI’S 5-PT PHOTO ART MODEL. The five points covered to explain this paradigm are
Intuition, Imagination, Impressionism through photography, Surrealism through photography, and the application of Eastern philosophy to photography. Students will learn the difference between seeing with their eyes and seeing with their imagination; how to add the characteristics of Impressionism and Surrealism to their photography. They will also learn how to apply five key eastern philosophy concepts to their photography along with a focus on Composition and Format.
PREREQUISITES. The learning concepts are about thinking and seeing creatively. Students do need to know the basics of photography—f/stops, shutter speeds, light exposure metering. No cameras needed
Students will learn to:
1) Use their intuition, even if they don’t think they have it.
2) See with their imagination
3) Scan the big picture
4) Extract from the big picture
5) Eliminate “dead” parts of any scene, and eliminate environmental noise.
6) Use their imagination to see something before they see it
7) Create Impressionism through photography
8) Create Surrealism through photography
9) Apply eastern philosophy to photography
ABOUT ELI VEGA: “Challenging your imagination” “The best photography is found where technical know-how and creative aesthetics meet.”
I am an award-winning photographer and certified workshop facilitator. Author of the new book, “RIGHT BRAIN PHOTOGRAPHY (Be an artist first)”.
My art was featured in the Telluride,Colorado Visitors Guide,Colorado Outdoors magazine and other publications in Texas, Utah, and New Mexico.
I taught photography courses at FUN-ED, a continuing education firm in North Dallas, for 9 years. His class was selected among the Top 13 most popular in 2001 (out of 900 classes offered)
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June 23, 2016
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Right Brain Photography Class with Eli Vega
Photographers are often frustrated and confused by all the clutter often seen in many scenarios. Oftentimes, photographers feel overwhelmed when there is so much to take in. In this short course and slide show, Eli will show examples and explain how he creates his right brain photography. You will learn and see the four points he uses to describe his new book, RIGHT BRAIN PHOTOGRAPHY (Be an artist first). Those four points are:
1) Be an artist first, using your cameras and features, (including lenses), as your paint brushes
2) See with your imagination, not your eyes
3) Learn to see something before you see it
4) Make the common uncommon and the mundane insane
As Eli says, “You will not see the world around you the same when you apply right brain photography principles”.
Consider learning more in depth with the upcoming Right Brain Photography workshop.
Class Date – Thursday 6/23/16
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May 26, 2016
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Adobe Photoshop Overview with Sonia Davis Gutierrez
Photographers face many unique challenges in their profession. In addition to calming uncooperative ring bearers and producing photos beautiful enough to please the most demanding bridezilla, you also have to be skilled in the art of editing using Photoshop. Today’s class will leave you with an understanding of how the tool can help you enhance your photographs and hopefully leave you with a desire to learn more.
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May 14, 2016
2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Wildflowers with Sharon Haley and Miranda Viney
Wildflowers, dots across our landscape, provide a natural color palette for the Northwest Arkansas region. Do you love looking at flowers in their natural environment and yearn to learn more about them? Would you like to take a wildflower photo walk and get tips on taking pretty pictures?
Please join us at the Hobbs State Park Visitor’s Center to hear noted arborist Sharon Haley share her knowledge of wildflowers growing right here in our region. Esteemed photographer, Miranda Viney, will share basic photography tips on taking beautiful wildflower pictures. Stay for a walking tour of the park to enjoy the day and take photos. We will provide a link to upload your picture for sharing with the class.