During this workshop, we will begin with an overview of light painting.  During the overview, we will discuss the following:

• Camera settings and set-up

• Painting an object in a single exposure

• Painting an object using multiple exposures

• Creating ghosts

• Light writing

• Lighting effects using various light painting tools

• Spinning Orbs

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This is a hands-on workshop where you will spend the majority of the time taking photos.  Everyone will get a chance to do some of their own light painting.

This workshop is for collectors, crafters, sellers or anyone interested in still life photography.  In today's online selling world, the quality of the image goes a long way towards getting your post noticed. 

 

We will cover topics such as simple lighting, staging, and camera set-up.  The great news is that none of this needs to be expensive.  With a few simple tools, anyone can create interesting photos.  In fact, the teapot photo shown here was lit using a pen light flashlight.

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This is a hands on workshop.  Everyone attending will get to work with the techniques demonstrated by Don.  During that time, Don will be available to assist and answer any questions that you might have.

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Modern cameras provide amazing capabilities that can be used to create some truly creative photos.  Not only are the cameras more powerful, but they are also easier to use.

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We will cover the following topics:

• Camera mode selection

• Exposure settings and the relationship between the ISO, shutter speed, and aperture

• Lens selection and when to use a particular type of lens

• Direction of light and the impact that it has on a photo

• Composition techniques that interest and depth in a photo

• Histogram evaluation and how that applies to the exposure of the image

• White balance and color management.

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The format for this class is a lecture followed by a photo shoot.  As part of the class you will have ample opportunity to practice the techniques discussed in the class.  During the photo shoot, Don will be available to assist and answer any questions that you might have.

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During this workshop, we will explore the world of macro and close-up photography. 

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We cover topics such as understanding what macro photography is and is not.  How and where to set you focus including some tricks to help the camera focus.  Managing depth of field to ensure that the area of interest in the phot is sharp.  How to manage and shape light.  Working with light refracting through water drops.

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This is a hands-on workshop where you will spend the majority of the time taking photos.  As part of this, Don will demonstrate his techniques for capturing interesting close-up photos.  The workshop will follow a demonstrate then shoot format.  During the shooting exercises, Don will be available to assist and answer any questions that you might have.

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