This
Issue Includes:
News Shorts
Photography Workshops in San Miguel de Allende,
Mexico
PDN PhotoPlus
International Conference: Free Admission Available
Weekend Courses in Photoshop and Digital Workflow
PDN on the Road Seminar Series
Educational Partner: HP
Calumet Photographic News
Center: Upcoming Event
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2008 Winter/Spring
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Quote
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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them"
—Elliott Erwitt
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Participant Image
of the Month
© Joe Duty, participant
in Eddie Soloway's "A Natural Eye: The Summer Landscape" workshop,
July 2007
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News
Shorts
» Added
Session of Beginning Photoshop: Due to popular demand,
The Workshops has added an additional session of Beginning
Photoshop, October 22-26 with Rick Allred. This five-day workshop
propels participants deep into the world of Adobe Photoshop—the
most powerful imaging program available. Click here to
view the complete description; call The Workshops (505) 983-1400,
ext. 11 to register.
» Explore Australia on
an extraordinary photographic adventure. This insider’s
tour takes us to remote and exclusive locations, where digital
lab director Jerry Courvoisier and his wife Julie (a native of
Australia) share their deep knowledge of the country and photography.
Click here to
view a complete description and download an itinerary. To register,
please call The Workshops (505) 983-1400, ext. 11.
» For those of you living in the Santa
Fe area, Verve
Gallery of Photography on Marcy Street has two new
photographic exhibitions on display. One entitled "Poetic
Grace"
from Workshops instructor Elizabeth Opalenik, and one titled "Urban
Wilderness" from Workshops alum Irving Greines. Both exhibits
will be displayed until October 27.
» The Workshops is pleased to announce the
arrival of Colette Blue Lee to workshop instructor Sarah Meghan Lee
and her husband Morgan. She was born in Mexico City at 12:18 a.m.
on July 17, weighing in at 7 pounds 12 oz, 21 inches. Mom reports
that all is going well and that they are enjoying their new bundle
of joy! Congratulations!
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Photography
Workshops in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
© Leasha Overturf |
Beyond the Surface: The Contemporary Color Portrait
with Paul Elledge and Leasha Overturf
October 21-27
Designed for photographers who are ready for the challenge
of going beyond the surface of traditional photographic
portraits, this workshop in San Miguel de Allende emphasizes
creating a personal style of portraiture through the
nontraditional use of color and environment. Using
any and all photographic tools, Paul and Leasha illuminate
ways to expand the photographic possibilities of the
dynamic color portrait. Other topics addressed include
instinct, self-confidence, and trust in the creative
process.
© Elizabeth Opalenik
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Imagination
and Dreams
with Elizabeth Opalenik
October 21-27
Elizabeth Opalenik has never forgotten the exciting moment, some 30 years ago,
when she realized that she could convey her feelings and thoughts through her
photographs. This workshop is about searching for that excitement and those images
that move and sustain us. We learn to make photographs that express our ideas,
through various exercises designed to heighten awareness. From portraits to landscapes,
images are stepping stones that trace where the mind has been and form the unique
vision each of us carries through life. Our week includes daily assignments and
discussions on such topics as print presentation, organizing a portfolio, digital
infrared, and intimate handmade books.
© Renie Haiduk
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A Visual Journey
with Renie Haiduk
October 21-27
Photography reveals our internal world in surprising
ways. During this week, each of us sets forth on a
path of self-discovery, transitioning from predictable
images to photographs that reveal our innermost beliefs
and feelings. By exploring light in our physical environment,
we practice seeing faces and spaces from a more heartfelt
place. We visit a variety of locations, work with models,
and pursue individual assignments. Each day we critique
the previous day’s work, discussing creative
concerns and other possibilities.
Other workshops available in
San Miguel de Allende include:
Heart
Mind, and Eye with Norman Mauskopf
The Travel Assignment with
Macduff Everton
Photographing People with Sarah Meghan Lee
The Portrait and the Nude with Jock Sturges
The
People and Culture of Colonial Mexico with Ralph
Lee Hopkins
The
Color of Mexico with Arthur Meyerson
Revealing
Portraits with Robb Kendrick
To view the full calendar of workshops in San Miguel
this fall, visit
the Santa Fe Workshops Web site. Click on a course
title to read a complete description and the instructor's
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PDN PhotoPlus
International Conference: Free Admission Available
Be there as the rapidly changing world of photography
and imaging comes into focus at PDN PhotoPlus International
Conference & Expo 2007. Whether you’re
a seasoned professional or an advanced amateur, PDN
PhotoPlus International has the photographic education
you need to strengthen your competitive advantage.
Catch a glimpse into the future of photography
and imaging with over 60 NEW seminars including:
The Art of the Portrait [TB4]
Thursday, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Platon
Sponsored by: Santa Fe Photographic Workshops
Platon is well known for taking risks in his portraiture.
This seminar offers an intimate and fascinating look
into the world of Platon’s portrait-creating
process from inception to the final image. How does
he conceptualize the portrait and prepare for the
session? How does he work with his subject on set,
often convincing them to be a player in his vision?
Blending both the technical and creative aspects
of portraiture, Platon describes and presents images
to illustrate his lighting techniques, the importance
of the chemical darkroom, his creative impulses and
personal style. This seminar is guaranteed to inspire.
All levels.
Receive free general admission to the expo by registering
online at www.photoplusexpo.com using
the Promo Code NAAA2. Offer ends 9/26/07. Seminar registration
is available for an additional
fee. |
Weekend Courses in Photoshop and Digital Workflow
© Dottie Lopez |
Photoshop Intensive
October 19-21
with Joel Lipovetsky and Dottie Lopez
Designed for photographers who are ready to take their images to the next
step but don’t have time to attend a weeklong seminar, this two-and-a-half-day
intensive provides a strong foundation in Photoshop CS3. Digital lab gurus
Joel and Dottie explain the advantages of working with Camera Raw and demonstrate
a range of techniques for making global and local adjustments to images, such
as color correction, creating black-and-white images, sepia toning, and retouching.
We navigate the tool palettes, working with adjustment layers, image layers,
masking, and selecting, and discuss the use of channels, filters, sharpening,
and compositing. We learn ways to automate and speed up the workflow. In addition,
we review the importance of soft proofing in Photoshop CS3. Participants practice
these newly acquired techniques in a photographic assignment to capture the
beauty of Santa Fe.
Please visit the Web site for
complete details, instructor biographies, fees, and
equipment requirements. Call the Workshops to register (505) 983-1400.
© Genevieve Russell |
Digital SLR Workflow Intensive
October 26-28
with Jerry Courvoisier and Genevieve Russell
This digital workflow course provides a wealth of
information, inspiration, and the taste of the weeklong
workshop experience in a two-and-a-half day “hands-on” program.
Digital lab director Jerry Courvoisier and photographer
Genevieve Russell, will inspire participants and
share their personal approaches to color management,
digital capture, workflow, Raw format processing,
and image archiving. Their mutual goal is for participants
to become comfortable with their digital SLR cameras
and the workflow process so they can focus on making
successful images.
Topics covered include digital camera tools; Raw
file format and image resolution; successful digital
capture; basic image adjustment; batch processing;
and Web application features. A photography assignment
focuses on capturing the essence of Santa Fe.
Please visit the Web site for
complete details, instructor biographies, fees, and a link to the daily schedule
and equipment requirements. Call the Workshops to register (505) 983-1400.
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PDN on the Road Seminar Series
© Stephen Johnson |
PDN and the Santa Fe Photographic Workshops are pleased
to present the NEW PDN
On the Road seminar series for professional photographers
in the following cities: Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas,
New York City, and Los Angeles.
Making money and saving time are critical!
Find solutions and alternatives for this changing
and intensely competitive market. A line up of impressive
guest speakers scheduled for each seminar will include
leading industry professionals and high profile photographers.
The seminar will also include valuable hand-outs, lunch and a special reception
on Monday night. The reception will provide you with an opportunity to network
with speakers and specially invited photo professionals who can provide you with
insight on their jobs and feedback on your work. You will get a chance to mingle
with art buyers, photo editors, art directors, stock distributors and photography
reps and get valuable guidance that may make a difference in your career.
Visit the PDN on the Road
Web site for complete details and the online registration
form.
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Calumet Photographic News
Lately, a few DSLRs have embraced live-view technology—but
those screens are still static, so composing accurate shots high
overhead, low to the ground or at odd angles remains a challenge.
Enter the Zigview S2 Digital Viewfinder, an innovative accessory
whose 2.5" live-view LCD flips and rotates to accommodate
almost any perspective.
More than that, the Zigview S2 promises remote and interval
shooting in a tiny package that attaches easily to your DSLR’s
eyepiece. Naturally, we had to snap one on and take it for a
test drive. Find out how the Zigview S2 performed and what we
thought in our latest Calumet Review.
Read
the Review »
In the September/October issue of Calumet Focus, we speak to
St. Louis photographer Brian Kuhlmann about sticking close to
home and still landing those lucrative, big-name clients. An
aspiring photog since seventh grade, Kuhlmann now melds ambitious
concepts with compelling images for the likes of Bacardi, Maxim
Magazine and rapper Nelly, to name just a few.
“Too many photographers moan and groan they don’t
have the work,” says Kuhlmann, “but they’re
never working on themselves or their portfolios…People
respond to new, fresh and interesting ideas.”
See what he says about generating ideas, keeping tabs on the
competition and navigating difficult shoots. And don’t
forget to sign
up to receive Calumet Enews, your weekly resource for new
products, specials, in-store events and seminars at Calumet.
Read More Now |
Center: Upcoming Event
Review Los Angeles - January 10-11, 2008
A photographic portfolio review event, designed for photographers of all levels.
Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Review Los Angeles, held in conjunction with Photo LA, includes one-on-one
meetings with esteemed gallerists, editors, publishers, educators, agents and
more. This is an opportunity for photographers to present their work to influential
members of the photographic community who can provide photographers with networking
opportunities and possible career advancement.
Go to www.visitcenter.org for
additional information.
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