Summary:
This 5-day workshop is for those with experience in photography, who want to advance their DSLR capabilities, use these capabilities to photograph in scenic New Mexico, and to create fine prints using Photoshop. Participants will work on image formulation, proper exposure, using the full capabilities of a DSLR, and exploiting basic and advanced techniques in Photoshop.
Details:
This 5-day workshop is designed to advance the participant’s capabilities in photography as well as in the creative elements necessary to generate a fine digital print. The overall photographic process is reviewed to assure that all participants are familiar with the several elements involved. We will start with the image itself, working on composition, visualization, lighting, perspective, lens effects, progressing to some of the more complex problems of panoramas, high contrast scenes, extended depth of field, long exposures and dark scenes, and moving subjects.
The modern camera can readily treat all of the above situations and more, which requires the photographer to have a full knowledge of the tools he or she is using. The best place to start is to explore how the camera works using a CCD or CMOS sensor, buffer storage, and a flash card. We then discuss mega pixels, formats (JPEG, RAW, TIFF, et al), bit depth, color profiles, histograms, gamut sensing, and the overpowering list of menu options. Knowing what we have allows us to go into the how of using it. Reviewing the basic controls of ISO, focus, aperture, shutter speed, and white balance we will then discuss the several advanced features which include exposure priorities, multi-mode metering, multi-mode focusing, multiple shots and bracketing, mirror lockup, plane of focus, calibration, and in-camera processing. Though this all sounds imposing, it is covered in simple non-technical terms to assure it is understood by all.
There will be several field trips which give us the opportunity to capture some special and unique images in various locations in New Mexico. Besides the fun of getting out and shooting, these trips provide great images and let us apply, work on, and reinforce the capabilities and techniques learned above through real world situations.
The remainder of the creative process is taking the images that were shot and some stock images, loading them into a computer and processing them with Photoshop to get superior images. We will talk about workflow and proceed with a familiarization with Photoshop. Images are first processed in the RAW window, and then brought into Photoshop proper, where we apply global and then local adjustments. After seeing what the basic functions of burning and dodging using overlay layers, highlight and shadow adjustments, perspective cropping, selecting and local processing, and more can do we can address more specialized capabilities. Some of these are soft focus effects, composite images, generating panoramas, high dynamic range processing, use of Lab, and converting the color images to black and white, including toning. Calibrating the monitor, reviewing printer profiles for different printers and papers, and adjustments for printing leads us into printing some images and critiquing the final product. To bring us to closure, the elements of matting and framing prints is covered.
There will be some evening sessions, where we review prints and discuss how they were taken and processed. Participant’s prints are encouraged for critiquing by all present.
Faculty Information:
Elliot Framan has a photographic history stretching back over 30 years and includes work taken throughout the United States, Europe, Central America and Israel. Most of the work is fine art photography but also includes commercial images. Initially working in Cibachrome (now Ilfochrome) he switched to black and white film photography using medium and large format cameras. He studied with many name black and white photographer/printers including George Tice, Ted Orland, John Sexton, and Alan Ross (the latter three having learned and developed under Ansel Adams). With the advent of digital photography, he has added this medium to his talents, again returning color images into his portfolio. His activities include the entire photographic process from capturing the image to generating the final print, and it is this knowledge of the overall process that he enjoys sharing with workshop participants.
Elliot’s work includes landscapes, documentaries, and portraits. Subjects of primary interest are historical sites, the old west, travel areas of interest, and equestrian activities. Although New Mexico is an ideal site for much of this, the scope of interest extends to the rest of the United States, Europe, and other countries. His work has been in many juried art shows and one-man exhibitions with several first place awards in photography. Many color digital images have been seen in magazine articles and on magazine covers.
Other Activities:
Participants are encouraged to stay in New Mexico after the workshop and tour and photograph on their own. Information for this can be provided. If there is sufficient interest, an extension to the workshop may be arranged to visit and photograph other locations.
Facility Information:
The Elliot Framan Photography Workshops is based in Corrales, New Mexico, just outside of Albuquerque. It offers a range of workshops in digital photography. The studio is fully equipped for demonstrating digital image processing in Photoshop, scanning, and printing.
Notes:
The cost above is for the workshop including breaks. Meals, transportation to Albuquerque/Corrales, and lodging are not included, although information about these will be provided.
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