Workshop | Date & Time |
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Collecting Fine Art Photography with Rebecca GreggThis overview lecture provides insights and guidelines for building your own collection or adding to an existing one. |
Saturday, Oct 26, 2019 2:00 pm |
Luminous Images: Encaustics and Photography with Angela CasagrandeIn this two-part introductory workshop attendees will receive hands on instruction from artist and photographer, Angela Casagrande on the art of encaustics and photography. Encaustic painting is the use of heated beeswax in which colored pigments are added. The heated beeswax may then be applied to any surface. It is an incredibly flexible medium that may be combined with collage, oil, paints, inks, dry media and photography. The history of encaustic painting dates back to ancient times and still maintains it popularity to this day in contemporary art. Day 1: Oct. 19, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. |
Saturday, Oct 19, 2019 9:00 am |
Night PhotographyMost people put their cameras down after sunset, but night is an exciting time to take photographs, whether you are in the city or out in the wilderness. Lewis Kemper guides you through all the tips and techniques you need to make successful night images. From cityscapes to stars, Lewis covers the tools needed, along with tips for calculating exposure, sharing techniques such as zooming to create motion, double exposures, time lapse, star trails, how to process star images to enhance the night sky, high ISO, light painting and more. |
Sunday, Oct 13, 2019 5:00 pm |
Expanding your Creativity with Time and Motion TechniquesToday’s outdoor photographer has many options for expanding creativity beyond that of a simple exposure. |
Saturday, Oct 12, 2019 9:00 am |
SHARPER FOCUS SERIES: Black and White Landscape Photography from Vision to Print with Gary WagnerAward winning photographer and author Gary Wagner takes you through the steps for capturing and creating distinctive black and white imagery of the landscape. This half day workshop is intended for photographers with all levels of photo experience who want to learn more about black and white imagery to expand their vision and craft. |
Saturday, Sep 28, 2019 9:00 am |
Unlocking Creativity in Mobile Phone PhotographyMuch more than a toy, smartphones offer a whole new way of seeing photographically. This workshop will begin by helping you learn the basics of smart phone photography, navigating your phone, and learning about some of the "apps" that are available to help expand your creative process. An overview of special tripods and lenses options will also be explored. In the final part of the workshop, everyone will go outside to take a few images and compare results. |
Sunday, Aug 18, 2019 10:00 am |
Night Photography and Light Painting Workshop in Shingle SpringsViewpoint's second evening workshop will take place in the dramatic dark skies of the Shingle Springs area--which instructor Joe Fischer knows very well. Joe will show you how to combine night photography with light painting so you can capture the heavens with unique items of interest. |
Saturday, Aug 3, 2019 6:30 pm |
Shooting on Manual to Maximize CreativityAll of the greatest photographers use their camera on the Manual setting. The reason is simple – Shooting on Manual maximizes your creativity by controlling the camera to capture images the same way you see them. |
Saturday, Jul 27, 2019 9:00 am |
Star Trails and Milky Way Galaxy in Tahoe National ForestSome of the most exciting images are taken in the still of the night--just you and your camera--waiting for that prefect shot. |
Saturday, Jun 1, 2019 6:30 pm |
Two-Part In-Depth Food Photography Workshop with Farrell ScottBuilding on the interest from her recent Introduction to Food Photography workshop, Farrell will take students through a two-part course which focuses on the process of capturing professionally styled photographs of food settings. This workshop is designed to give interested photographers an idea what it is like to stage food with props and the process involved to capture great images. |
Saturday, May 25, 2019 9:00 am |
Introduction to Night Photography on Mare IslandIntrigued by night photography? Learn how to make proper exposures in the dark, both by the light of the moon and by existing artificial light. |
Saturday, May 18, 2019 5:00 pm |
Mounting, Matting, and Framing with Gene KennedyThe Photograph + the Mat + the Frame = An introduction to the presentation of photographs through matting and framing. |
Sunday, Apr 28, 2019 9:00 am |
Getting the Most from Adobe Camera Raw – Lightroom and PhotoshopAnsel Adams used to say, “The negative is the score and the print the performance.” In the digital world, the raw file is your score and what you do in the Develop module is your performance. |
Sunday, Apr 14, 2019 9:00 am |
Shooting on Manual to Maximize CreativityNEW WORKSHOP: All of the greatest photographers use their camera on the Manual setting. The reason is simple – Shooting on Manual maximizes your creativity by controlling the camera to capture images the same way you see them. |
Saturday, Apr 13, 2019 9:00 am |
Sutter’s Fort: An Insider’s View with Ric HornorBack by popular demand! This is Viewpoint's second workshop to this inner city historic gem. Beautifully maintained with special access provided, this workshop offers an insider's view of a historic location loaded with photographic opportunities you won't find elsewhere. Attendees will have the rare opportunity to step back in time to capture behind-the-scenes life at Johann Sutter's historic Fort. Located just five-minutes from Viewpoint, the workshop will begin at the gallery with general information and overview materials and then proceed to Sutter’s Fort for an afternoon of shooting. |
Sunday, Apr 7, 2019 1:00 pm |
Portraiture Photography: Lighting Options and TechniquesIn this intensive hands on workshop, established instructor and photographer David Robertson, will share his tips and techniques for various lighting options in portrait photography at his studio in Davis, CA. |
Saturday, Apr 6, 2019 8:00 am |
Time Lapse PhotographyHave you ever wanted to use the video feature in Photoshop? Workshop instructor Jim West, is a nationally recognized, award winning photographer who has been honing his trade for more than 30 years at Cosumnes River College, teaching thousands of students the art of photography and digital imaging. |
Saturday, Mar 30, 2019 9:00 am |
Introduction to Street PhotographyDuring this workshop participants will learn: Practical techniques on how to effectively photograph candid images of strangers on streets. |
Sunday, Mar 24, 2019 9:00 am |
Introduction to Macro PhotographyDiscover tips, techniques and equipment used for successful macro photography and then practice your newfound skills in class. |
Saturday, Mar 16, 2019 9:00 am |
A History of Night PhotographyWorkshop leader, Tim Baskerville, Director of the night photography group, The Nocturnes, sheds new light on some of the seldom seen innovators and pioneers of the genre—as well as current practitioners of night photography in the digital era. |
Saturday, Feb 23, 2019 9:00 am |
Planning, Designing and Creating a Fine Art Photography BookThere is more to creating a photography book than inserting photos into a template. Learn from graphic designer and accomplished photographer, Farrell Scott, on the workflow and considerations needed to make a truly fine art photography book worthy of the title. |
Sunday, Feb 10, 2019 9:00 am |
Introduction to Food Photography with Farrell ScottWant to post dazzling photos of your food creations on social media, add photos to your collection of recipes or get a “taste” of what is involved in staging and photographing food – this is the workshop for you! |
Saturday, Jan 19, 2019 9:00 am |
The Art of Travel PhotographyThis workshop is intended to help you see the world you travel through and photograph with a different eye. Michael Dunlavey will share examples of his photographs and discuss composition, exploring simplicity versus complexity, the use of light and shadow, as well as color or the lack of color to enhance your work. This will be an exploration of what travelers often miss. |
Saturday, Jan 12, 2019 9:00 am |
Reading and Critiquing PhotographsBy 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. |
Sunday, Nov 18, 2018 9:00 am |
Creating Custom Photo Cards with Judy YemmaFinding 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. |
Sunday, Nov 11, 2018 9:00 am |
Viewpoint Photographic Art Center is the proud recipient of a SMAC Cultural Arts Award grant. |
Individual Sponsorships Diane Tempest J.B. Jones
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