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Bikes Blues BBQ Workshop
September 19, 2016
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Magazine and Newspaper Photojournalism Workshop with Bob Coleman
Ever wonder what is is like to be a magazine or newspaper photojournalist? This workshop is your chance! Led by Bob Coleman, a photojournalist with more than 20 years experience from both newspaper and magazine work. This workshop will immerse you into the the world of the photojournalist.
Participants will attend a short class to prepare them for the types and style of work they will be doing.They will then be given a series of assignments to accomplish during this year’s Bikes Blues and Barbecue rally in Fayetteville. A daily meeting time will be available to discuss your progress on the assignments or to answer questions you might have along the way. A FB discussion group will also be set up for the group.
After the rally, we will meet as a group to view and discuss the work each of the photographers has done. Personal work evaluations will be provided to each participant.
Q: Who should attend this workshop?
A: Anyone with a desire to push themselves out of their comfort zone and grow as a photographer and storyteller
Q: What skill level will I need to participate?
A: The workshop is open to any photographer from beginner through those with years of experience. A basic understanding of your camera, however, is a requirement. Also, the basic computer skills to download and process your images
Q: What equipment will I need?
A: You will be able to get through these assignments with a minimum of a DSLR or mirrorless digital camera and a 50mm. Ideally, you will have a range of lenses – prime lenses or zooms – from wide to telephoto. (16-24, 24-70 and 70-200mm)
Q: How many days/nights will I be required to shoot?
A: As many or as few as you think necessary to complete the assignments. It is completely up to you. The point of this workshop is for you to come up with great images and have fun in the process
Q: Can I present my final images in BW?
A: Yes, but all assignments must be shot in color
Dates: September 21-24
(Specific meeting dates for preparation and post rally TBA , To Be Announced)
Cost: $60 for PSNWA Member
$75 for non-PSNWA members
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Post-processing
August 13, 2016
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
The key to a great photograph is to take a great photograph, but sometimes, a little post-processing is necessary — or just fun. Post-processing could be as simple as correcting white balance or as complicated as applying a variety of filters to create a piece of artwork.
This workshop will teach you how to take your RAW files, correct them and produce the perfect photograph. We’ll start with a quick photo shoot downtown, then return to the studio for some one-on-one lessons with instructor Melissa Jones in converting and post-processing in Camera RAW and Adobe Photoshop. Camera RAW is also available in Lightroom, so Lightroom users will benefit from this class as well. We’ll start with the basics and move into the more creative effects. Those who have been hesitant to shoot in RAW will learn the benefits RAW holds over JPEG and how easy it can be to convert those RAW files into a beautiful photograph.
Participants should bring their cameras and, if possible, their computers with Photoshop or Lightroom loaded (if not, classmates can partner up on computers). A pair of walking shoes wouldn’t hurt, either.
Max class size: 25
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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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April 2, 2016
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Adobe Photoshop and Crystal Bridges “Open Road Photography Tour” with Sonia Davis Gutierrez (canceled event)
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.