Upcoming Workshops

Processing your images in Lightroom: The Develop Module

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Viewpoint Summer Movie Series #3

THE SPECTRE OF HOPE
52 Minutes

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Preparing for Printing in Lightroom: What you need you know to get your prints to match the monitor

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Night Photography and Light Painting

Some of the most exciting images are taken at night. Joe Fischer will show you how to combine night photography with light painting so you can capture the heavens with unique items of interest.

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SHARPER FOCUS SERIES WORKSHOP: Introduction to Platinum-Palladium Printing with Kerik Kouklis

In this hands-on and information-packed workshop, internationally known photographer Kerik Kouklis will present his work and talk about the unique and beautiful qualities of platinum/palladium printing. Additionally, each participate will have the opportunity to work with Kerik to create their own print from one of their pre-selected images.

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PHOTOSHOP: WHEN LIGHTROOM IS JUST NOT ENOUGH

Lightroom continues to evolve with more and more features that were once only available in Photoshop.  As a result, I am able to handle 90% or more of my post-production work in Lightroom.  However, there are still many tasks that are either better handled in Photoshop or cannot be done at all in Photoshop.  The purpose of this workshop is to identify opportunities to complete post-processing in Photoshop.

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Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park and North Bloomfield Ghost Town

Back by popular demand. Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park / North Bloomfield is located about an hour north east from Nevada City / Grass Valley, CA. The area is rich with photographic possibilities from the ghost town of North Bloomfield to the "diggins" mine pit made famous by the photographs by Carleton Watkins in the late 1800's. This workshop will provide you with unique photographic opportunities as well as special instruction on handling the diverse conditions often found when photographing historical sites.

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Milky Way and Star Trails: Night Photography at Lassen Volcanic National Park

Some of the most exciting images are taken at night. Joe Fischer will show you how to capture brilliant photos of the Milky Way Galaxy as well as unique compositions with star trails so you can capture the heavens with unique items of interest.
Please note: This workshop has been reschedule to Sat., Oct. 6th due to fires in the area. The skies should be clear and full of stars by October. Please join us!

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Black and White Conversion of Digital Images

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Principles of Composition

UC Davis Professor Terry Nathan will address such topics as frame dynamics and shape; graphic and photographic elements; composing with light and color; visual design basics—including contrast, rhythm, balance, weight, and energy.

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Reading and Critiquing Photographs

By the end of the workshop, you will have an expanded vocabulary and knowledge base that will enable you to more effectively describe, interpret, and evaluate photographs.

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Creating Custom Photo Cards with Judy Yemma

Finding creative ways to display and sell your images can be challenging. Photo cards offer an affordable opportunity for those who appreciate your art to own one or more of your images. They are an excellent way to keep your photographic art in front of people all year long. Making them available for sale during your exhibits increases revenue. And with the holidays fast approaching, they make unique and much appreciated gifts.

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