Clayton Didier_ Edmonton Weekend Workshops

Introduction to Photography Workshops

The Introduction to Photography Workshops are designed to give new photographers a strong foundation in photography by covering the essential fundamentals of photographic image creation. The following three workshops complete this series:

A. Introduction to the Camera Workshop

Prerequisite: No prerequisite required

Focusing on the relationship between camera, lens and photographer, participants will discuss camera settings and operations, the function and relationship of shutter speed and aperture, contrasts and similarities of digital and analog theories, the function of the ISO, effective exposure, and finally, the significance of the Histogram.

B. Lighting and Composition Workshop

Prerequisite: Introduction to the Camera Workshop or permission from Instructor

This workshop focuses on the application of lighting and composition theories to create stronger and more dynamic images. Participants cover natural and artificial lighting, light temperature, white balance, light ratio, and the fundamentals of image composition and point-of-view.

C. Image Processing Workshop

Prerequisite: Lighting and Composition Workshop or permission from Instructor

Ensuring your images reach their full potential, this workshop explores the world of post-production. Similar to analog photography, digital negatives require processing, colour correction, and level adjustment before they are presentable. A basic digital processing study will help sharpen, smoothen, and adjust light ratios, which is essential to the presentation of your images.

Workshops run Friday evening through to Sunday evening and are structured as follows:

• Friday: Instructors will provide participants with the workshop introduction, theory instruction, and assignment introduction in a classroom environment.
• Saturday: The morning consists of a brief review session and question & answer period. Participants will then work independently on their assignments; instructors will be available throughout the day to assist and guide participants through their assignments.
• Sunday: There is no scheduled programming in the morning, but participants are advised to shoot and select images for their shooting assignments during this time. In the afternoon, Instructors will be available for any last minute questions or one-on-one critiques. To conclude the workshop, each participant will submit his or her images for group critique and discussion.

Workshops Dates in Edmonton

Introduction to the Camera Workshop

Sept 24^th, 25^th and 26^th

Lighting and Composition Workshop

October 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd

Image Processing Workshop

October 8^th, 9^th and 10^th

Requirements:

• Digital SLR camera with removable standard fix focal or zoom lens
• Minimum 2G memory card
• Home computer or laptop*
• Digital photo editing software (supplied with your camera)

*Laptop required for digital processing classes

Investment:

Individual Workshop $200

Complete Workshop Series $500

(Includes Workshops: A, B and C)

For enquiries, please e-mail clayton@parlourlife.com, or call William (Administration) at 780 893 1897, or clayton @ 403 228 3502.

Clayton Didier_ Summer Love...

Summer Love Letter

Words by Caroline Gault

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