© Carlan Tapp

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Light reveals. Light is warmth, mood, place, time, and spirit. Light separates, simplifies, and creates spatial relationships. It forms the frame of reference for photographs. It speaks many languages and presents many views. Novice photographers and professionals alike sometimes take for granted what light is about and forget its subtleties. The highest function of the photographer is to translate these elements of light and allow viewers to see things they have not seen before.

This workshop is about taking the time to slow down, look at the light, and think about what it is we want to say through our photographs. Whether our focus is on portraits, still lifes, or landscapes, we learn to adopt an open mind and a willingness to play and experiment with light. We take the ordinary and allow ourselves to capture the extraordinary by reacting, interpreting, and expressing ourselves with the camera.

Daily assignments in and around Santa Fe encourage participants to venture beyond their normal comfort zone. The workshop schedule includes time alone contemplating light and playing with it, as well as time spent together discussing our work and what it is we see. Taking risks and breaking boundaries is a core element of our week together. Discussions, daily image reviews, and assignments fill the days as we see, frame, and translate light into photographs.

Instructor(s)

Carlan Tapp studied at Art Center College of Design and was an assistant to Ansel Adams at the Yosemite Workshops for three years. For the past three decades, he has created editorial and advertising images for national clients. In 1994, recognizing that the digital revolution was well under way, Carlan established the first commercial digital photography studio in the Pacific Northwest. Working with Kodak, Dicomed, and Apple Computer, he provided valuable input to the development of digital photographic technology.

In 2005, Carlan launched the Naamehnay Project, a photographic documentary project centered in the Four Corners region of New Mexico. He has taught at Seattle Central Community College, College of the Redwoods, Art Institute of Seattle, and Santa Fe Community College. His fine-art photographs can be found in collections around the world. This is Carlan’s eighth year teaching at the Workshops. His web site is www.carlantapp.com.

Who Should Attend:
Enthusiasts and Advanced Amateurs

What You Should Know
Working knowledge of your computer and SLR camera; familiarity with digital workflow and Adobe Lightroom; film users welcome

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: $875.00
Location Fee: $15.00