A Better Understanding of Studio Light, or What the heck do this thing do?

Understanding how light works, and how to make it do what you want it to is the focus of this workshop. You will learn about light; what it does in the studio, why it does what does, and how the various modifiers change how the light works. We will talk about which modifier to choose to get the lighting desired. This will include umbrellas, soft boxes, octaboxes, the beauty dish, grids, the use of reflectors and how to fill those shadows without adding another light.

Understanding these things will take your studio photography to the next level.

Anyone who loves the great outdoors, and wishes to learn new techniques to improve their photographic skills, will find this class beneficial. Move beyond shooting in automatic; learn how to adjust your camera’s settings to get the shot you want. This class will offer tips and techniques on photographing wildlife and landscapes as well as a discussing specialized gear for the field photographer.

Introduction to Nikon Cameras with Melissa Jones

New to Nikon photography? Get the ins and outs of the Nikon camera line with this special class and workshop.

We’ll start with a class that provides a general rundown of Nikon cameras, their menus and what basic functions photographers need to know to start getting great photos! Then on Saturday, Sept. 22, go in-depth with your Nikon camera in a day-long workshop designed to give you hands-on, one-on-one training with your camera. We’ll explore some of the “hidden” features of the cameras, plus a few essentials and a couple of tricks to take you out of Auto mode and into options that create stunning photography.

The class is not required for the workshop, and vise versa. The class will provide a quick, basic introduction, whereas the workshop will more in depth. Separate registrations are required for both.

Learn to visualise how your images will look at night when taken with long exposures and high ISO.

The moon makes a great light source at night, but what you might not know is that many of the considerations you take into account during the day also apply when the sun goes down. When the moon is high in the sky, like the sun in the middle of the day, the light is harsher and colors are subdued. When the moon is low in the sky, the light is softer with scenes appearing nicely saturated.

Lecture at 6:30 p.m. followed by night photography session. You will be amazed how bright your photos can be when shooting using the moon light.