© Arthur Meyerson

The great color photographer Ernst Haas once said, “The decisive moment in black and white is not the same in color. Each needs awareness in seeing and, because of this, a different discipline.” This workshop is for serious amateurs and professional photographers who want to heighten their awareness of seeing in color and record those distinctive color moments. Through daily assignments, critiques, and discussions, we acquire new techniques that make us more sensitive to light, color, and composition, in order to see and capture those fleeting instants when all three of those elements come together.

Our week begins with a review of each photographer’s images and a discussion of personal and career goals. In addition to addressing the aesthetics of the color moment, Arthur leads group critiques and spends individual time with each participant. He guides participants in applying their unique vision of the world to develop and refine an individual style for creative fulfillment and professional success. Daily assignments in the field put classroom techniques into practice and allow us to take advantage of the stunning light and colors of northern New Mexico. Participants leave at the end of the week with a greater awareness of their personal vision, strengths and weaknesses, and an enhanced sensitivity in capturing the “decisive moment” in color.

Instructor(s)

Arthur Meyerson travels extensively throughout the world photographing for advertising, corporate, and editorial clients such as Coca-Cola, Nike, Levi’s, National Geographic, and Condé Nast Traveler. A three-time winner of Adweek’s “Southwest Photographer of the Year” award, he is on Communication World’s list of the world’s top 10 annual report photographers and was named one of the 30 best advertising photographers by American Photo. Nikon added Arthur to its “Legends Behind the Lens” showcase, and the Houston Advertising Federation presented him with its first “Only in Houston” award. In 2008, Arthur became the first recipient in photography for the Decorative Center of Houston’s “Stars of Design” award.

Arthur’s photographs have been exhibited internationally and published in Communication Arts, Rangefinder, Nikon World, Zoom, Camera Arts, Digital Photo Pro, and Graphis. This is his 17th year teaching at the Workshops in Santa Fe, San Miguel, and Morelia, Mexico. His web site is www.arthurmeyerson.com.

Who Should Attend:
Advanced Amateurs and Professionals

What You Should Know
Proficient in digital workflow, Adobe Photoshop, and manual mode on your digital SLR camera; working knowledge of Adobe Lightroom and lighting

Portfolio Required
Please see the General Information section for your color portfolio submission

Accommodations Available:
On-campus housing available. Click here for pricing information and suggestions for off-campus housing.

Meals:
Meal plan required
Breakfast available

Tuition & Fees:
Tuition: $1,275.00
Location Fee: $20.00