Previous Viewpoint Workshops
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In-Field Delta Bird Photography - Tour Group 1 - February 10, 2018Join Bill Miller on a guided and chauffeured tour of his favorite bird photography locations in the Delta. |
Saturday, Feb 10, 2018 6:00 am |
Introduction to Street PhotographyLearn the nuances of Street Photography with John Hernandez. |
Sunday, Jan 28, 2018 9:00 am |
On1 Photo Raw Artistry Series - Part 1This workshop is Part 1 in Viewpoint's new and innovative "On1 Photo Raw Artistry Workshop Series". We will cover all of the amazing features of On1 Photo Raw 2018, but with a focus on achieving your personal artistic vision. In addition, attendees will be registered in the online version containing videos, more examples, and instructor follow-up. You will also receive a special 20% discount to Part 2 of the series. |
Saturday, Jan 27, 2018 9:00 am |
Introduction to Bird PhotographyWilliam "Bill" Miller will introduce you to the challenges and opportunities of photographing birds in their natural settings, as well as provide a critique of your bird photography results. |
Saturday, Jan 20, 2018 9:00 am |
Introduction to Lightroom ClassicThis workshop will discuss the basic components of Lightroom, explain how Lightroom can be integrated into the digital workflow, and compare attributes of Lightroom and Photoshop. |
Saturday, Jan 13, 2018 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 19, 2017 9:00 am |
Principles of CompositionUC 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. |
Sunday, Nov 12, 2017 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. |
Saturday, Nov 11, 2017 8:30 am |
San Francisco Street Photography Intensive with John Hernandez - October 28 & 29, 2017 - SOLD OUT!Arguably the most challenging area of photography, street photography, can defy our preconceptions of what makes a good photograph. This workshop will take you to the streets of San Francisco for an intensive two days of lectures, assignments, group photo-walks and photo reviews. |
Saturday, Oct 28, 2017 9:00 am |
Digital Fine Art PrintingBy the end of this workshop, you should be comfortable in printing your own images and understanding why certain choices need to be made in order to have the image on your monitor match the print. |
Saturday, Oct 21, 2017 9:00 am |
Processing Images in Lightroom CCThis workshop will discuss all of the tools available in the Develop module of Lightroom to improve the original digital capture. |
Saturday, Oct 7, 2017 9:00 am |
Nature Photography Workshop: Effie Yeaw Nature Center and Nature Study AreaJoin internationally recognized nature photographer, Lewis Kemper, for this two-part Nature Photography Workshop at the beautiful Effie Yeaw Nature Center and Nature Study Area. The Effie Yeaw Nature Center is a 100-acre nature preserve featuring interpretive trails that meander through the riparian woodlands along the American River. Besides beautiful views of the river and oak forest, we will have the opportunity to photograph deer, coyotes, raptors, waterfowl and wild turkeys. |
Saturday, Sep 30, 2017 5:00 pm |
Night Photography and Light PaintingSome 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. |
Saturday, Sep 23, 2017 7:30 pm |
Studio Lighting and PortraitureJoin David L. Robertson and Dennis McCoy to learn the secrets of portrait lighting and working with models. |
Sunday, Sep 17, 2017 8:00 am |
SHARPER FOCUS WORKSHOP: Optimizing Your Images for Printing with Charles CramerViewpoint’s new Sharper Focus Workshop Series features critically acclaimed photographers who will share their art and techniques in an enhance workshop environment. For our first workshop we’ve invited internationally recognized photographer and instructor, Charles Cramer who will present “Optimizing Your Images for Printing.” Seating is limited for this special workshop so please register early. |
Sunday, Sep 10, 2017 9:00 am |
Introduction to Lightroom CCThis workshop will discuss the basic components of Lightroom, explain how Lightroom can be integrated into the digital workflow, and compare attributes of Lightroom and Photoshop. |
Saturday, Aug 26, 2017 9:00 am |
Viewpoint Summer Movie Series #3 - Paul StrandUnder the Dark Cloth (81 minutes) - followed by discussion. $10 General admission (youth under 18 free). |
Wednesday, Aug 23, 2017 7:00 pm |
Viewpoint Summer Movie Series #2 - Annie LeibovitzLife Through A Lens (83 minutes) - followed by discussion. $10 General admission (youth under 18 free). |
Wednesday, Jul 26, 2017 7:00 pm |
Post Production Techniques for Digital ImagesTechniques for achieving the photographer’s vision will be discussed and applied. |
Sunday, Jul 23, 2017 9:00 am |
Hybrid Photography: Blending Old Ways and Modern Practice; A Personal Approach. Instructor: Gene KennedyThis workshop combines old and new techniques to result in a personal approach to making black-and-white photographs. Gene Kennedy shares his philosophy about exposing film with a traditional view camera, and after processing the film conventionally, scanning his medium- and large-format negatives on a flat-bed scanner, leading to printing them digitally. |
Sunday, Jul 16, 2017 9:00 am |
Viewpoint Summer Movie Series #1 - Dorothea LangeGrab A Hunk Of Lightning (108 minutes) - followed by discussion. $10 General admission (youth under 18 free). |
Wednesday, Jun 28, 2017 7:00 pm |
Mounting, Matting, and Framing Photographs, with Gene KennedyThe Photograph + the Mat + the Frame = An introduction to the presentation of photographs through matting and framing. |
Sunday, Jun 11, 2017 9:00 am |
Night Photography and Light Painting at the Ancient Bristlecone Pine ForestSome 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. |
Saturday, May 27, 2017 4:00 pm |
Black and White Conversion Techniques for Digital ImagesThis workshop will demonstrate the various methods available to digital photographers for converting a color image into a black and white image, using the tools available in Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, Nik Silver Efex Pro, and George DeWolfe’s PercepTool plug-in for Photoshop. Emphasis will be placed on the methods available in each software that provide the greatest control of the conversion, with significant time spent on Nik Silver Efex Pro. |
Saturday, May 13, 2017 9:00 am |
Digital Fine Art PrintingBy the end of this workshop, you should be comfortable in printing your own images and understanding why certain choices need to be made in order to have the image on your monitor match the print. |
Saturday, Apr 15, 2017 9:00 am |
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