Free, Fun, and Informative Photo Seminars
Eastside - Friday November 22, 2013
Eastside - Saturday November 23, 2013
Westside - Saturday November 23, 2013
Seating is limited, advanced registration is recommended
To register, call (East) 608-246-9052 - (West) 608-234-5280
Eastside Camera Company
Friday
Critique
(East – Friday 1:00pm-1:45pm)
"How can I get better?" That's the question at the heart of this seminar. For the first time at the East Side, we're offering the opportunity to get some constructive criticism in an informal environment from a group of photographers. Bring an image in digital form to be displayed and critiqued - we'll talk about the aspects you nailed and suggest ways the shot could be improved. All genres and skill levels welcome.
Introduction to Night Photography
(East – Friday 2:00pm-3:00pm)
Add a fun new dimension to your hobby! Come learn the basics of night photography. You'll get tips on how to select an ISO, shutter speed, and aperture to successfully achieve interesting results. We'll also teach you how to make the most of the camera gear you already own.
Street Photography Basics
(East – Friday 3:15pm-4:15pm)
Real-life moments, unscripted scenes, interesting people - this is what street photography is all about. This seminar will provide an overview of the strategies, techniques, equipment, and mindset necessary for this fascinating style of photography. We'll also discuss the ethical issues associated with the genre.
Lightroom Essentials
(East – Friday 5:00pm-6:15pm)
Post-processing demystified! We'll walk you through an entire editing workflow - import, edit, and export - fielding questions along the way. Tips and secrets galore in this informational seminar on Adobe's powerful and streamlined image editing software.
Rountable Discussion/Share a Picture
(East – Friday 6:30pm-7:30pm)
Back again is our round table discussion on any and all things photography - gear, principle, technique. Want to talk Nikon? Need help deciding on your next lens? Maybe you're a little fuzzy on focus modes or just want some tips on how to shoot this or that. Let's chat!
As an added bonus, please feel free to bring any photo you've taken in digital form to display and talk about. This isn't a critique, it's just sharing photos and stories - because the best part of a photograph isn't always the image alone, but the story behind it. We'll be interspersing these images throughout the roundtable discussion.
Saturday
Inside and Out: Macro Hardware
(East – Saturday 10:00am-12:00pm)
Our now-legendary macro seminar is back in its second year. We're covering every piece of hardware related to macro photography possible including lenses, filters, tubes, rails, bellows, tripods, flashes - all demonstrated live for your viewing pleasure. We'll also be showcasing some all-new examples of focus stacking. Fans of the close-up and detailed should call to reserve a seat.
Introduction to Sports Photography
(East – Saturday 12:45pm-2:00pm)
Tired of missing shots? Let us give you the basic information you need to capture better action photos. Learn how to control the effect of motion with shutter speed, how to get sharp pictures by utilizing your camera's advanced auto focus modes, and how to deal with the difficult lighting conditions associated with both indoor and nighttime sports. Bring any questions you've got for instructors that have shot a wide array of sports.
Lightroom Essentials
(East – Saturday 2:15pm-3:30pm)
Post-processing demystified! We'll walk you through an entire editing workflow - import, edit, and export - fielding questions along the way. Tips and secrets galore in this informational seminar on Adobe's powerful and streamlined image editing software.
Roundtable Discussion/Share a Photo
(East-Saturday – 2:00pm-3:00pm)
Back again is our round table discussion on any and all things photography - gear, principle, technique. Want to talk Nikon? Need help deciding on your next lens? Maybe you're a little fuzzy on focus modes or just want some tips on how to shoot this or that. Let's chat!
As an added bonus, please feel free to bring any photo you've taken in digital form to display and talk about. This isn't a critique, it's just sharing photos and stories - because the best part of a photograph isn't always the image alone, but the story behind it. We'll be interspersing these images throughout the roundtable discussion.
Westside Camera Company
Saturday
Intro to the NEW Adobe Lightroom 5
(West – Saturday 9:00am-9:45am)
Learn the capabilities of the latest version of this powerful RAW editing software. In addition to an overview of the new features we will discuss how this program allows you to organize, edit, and then export images to Facebook, Flickr
Let’s get organized! (with Adobe Photoshop Elements)
(West – Saturday 10:00am-10:45am)
This seminar will introduce how to keep your images organized, and how to easily retrieve them.
Using that phone or tablet for photography
(West – Saturday 11:00am-11:45am)
This seminar will discuss how you can more effectively capture, edit, and share images captured with your portable device. We will discuss photo apps, techniques, accessories, and more.
Composition Techniques
(West - Saturday 12:00pm-12:45pm)
Do you feel like your photos could use a breath of fresh air? We'll cover topics such as the rule of thirds, patterns, use of lines in an image, perspective and more. Take your photos to the next level.
Fun with HDR (High dynamic range)
(West – Saturday 1:00pm-1:45pm)
HDR opens up a whole new style of photography from natural-looking to surreal. This seminar will discuss basic techniques used to capture and edit images for HDR.
Hit the road, Jack
(West – Saturday 2:00-2:45pm)
Have an upcoming trip? Around the world or around Wisconsin, we've got tips for a wide array of photographic situations you'll encounter. Whether it's people, wildlife, or landscapes, we'll help you capture the things you'll want to remember. We'll also cover strategies and suggestions for deciding what to bring with you.
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