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Bill Helsel
Sunday, March 14 • 10 AM - 5 PM • $95 ($90 members)
Do you have a beautiful, new digital interchangeable Single Lens Reflex camera (not a compact or point and shoot-type digital), but are afraid to take pictures in anything but Automatic or Program mode? Do you want to understand and use your camera’s other modes and controls for better, more creative photos? Bill will explain and demonstrate the SLR’s most essential controls and features, while you follow along with your own camera. Then, we’ll do some picture-taking exercises to reinforce what you’ve learned and further demonstrate what’s possible. You will learn about lens focal lengths, automatic and manual focus, apertures and f-stops, shutter speed, exposure and metering modes, ISO, depth of field, white balance, histograms, file types (JPEG, RAW, etc.) and more.
Harold Davis
Saturday, March 27 • 2 PM - 8 PM • $95 ($90 members)
Composition is one of the unalterable constants of photography. Even if you’re a Photoshop expert, it’s impossible to salvage a really bad composition during post-processing. At the same time, effective composition is what makes someone sit up and pay attention to a photo. For photographers, understanding composition is critical, and photos should be taken with intentionality and an understanding of the impact of the photographer’s compositional choices. Using the glorious backdrop of Point Reyes National Seashore for field work, we’ll examine images, using guided discussion, structured exercises, and field photography assignments to achieve a better understanding of composition and how to use it effectively in your photos. This workshop is intended for photographers of all levels and topics covered will include understanding the relationship of exposure and camera controls to compositional goals, achieving a compositional vision, and mastering the formal design aspects of photographic composition.
This class is currently full. Please call (415) 663-1200 ext. 373 to add your name to the waitlist.
Harold Davis
April 16-18 • 7 PM Fri - 4 PM Sun • $235 ($220 members)
This weekend workshop explores the wondrous world of nature close-up. We’ll photograph in the studio, and also take advantage of the marvelous opportunities that Point Reyes has to offer for close-up work in the field. Participants will leave the workshop confident in their ability to take a great close-up photograph, both indoors and outdoors. In the field, we’ll take advantage of seasonal subject matter such as flowers, shells and bones. In the studio, participants will learn to create and light still life compositions without the use of expensive equipment. This workshop is intended for photographers of all levels. Topics covered in the workshop will include macro photography, still life compositions, photographing natural artifacts, post-processing photos, and staging and lighting indoor close-ups. The instructor, award-winning photographer Harold Davis, author of Creative Close-ups Digital Photo Tips & Techniques (Wiley, 2010) and other books, will work individually with each workshop participant to achieve his or her goals. Accommodations included at the Historic Lifeboat Station at Chimney Rock.
Sean Arbabi
April 23-25 • 7 PM Fri - 4 PM Sun • $235 ($220 members)
Incredible fields of wildflowers amongst blooming coastal hills will provide our inspiration for this special weekend of photography. Our stay at the Historic Lifeboat Station will put us within easy walking distance of many of the most beautiful and vibrant displays of flowers on the peninsula, with the Pacific Ocean and its dramatic cliffs as a backdrop. With cameras in hand, and fine photography our goal, we will join Sean as he shares his special charm and leads us on a visual
quest for incredible floral photographs. Sean will give PowerPoint presentations and field demonstrations that include such topics as the art of macro photography; using angles to your advantage; choosing the right equipment; and how weather plays a key role in the art of wildflower photography. He will offer a variety of content in combination with his knowledge and examples of work to help students improving their photographic skills. There will also be plenty of time for field shoots and personal critiques of participant work. Join us for a wonderful weekend of camaraderie amidst the wildflowers. Accommodations included at the Historic Lifeboat Station.
Barrie Rokeach
Sunday, May 9 • 11 AM - 6 PM • $95 ($90 members)
Learn how to take advantage of the beautiful and varied landscapes of Point Reyes to make stunning and intimate portraits of your family and friends. In this class, we will discuss the basic principles of portraiture, including composition and framing, lighting, settings, props, aesthetics, cameras, lenses and other technical considerations. We’ll touch on posed versus candid strategies, and individual versus group issues. Then, we’ll head out into the field to explore practical applications of the material we’ve covered, using each other as subjects. We’ll regroup at the end of the day to show and analyze our results. All levels of experience are welcome, as are both film and digital cameras.
Bill Helsel
May 14-16 • 7 PM Fri - 4 PM Sun • $215 ($200 members)
In spring, the Point Reyes landscape is alive with color—a treat for the eyes. However, translating what we see into beautiful photos can be a challenge. Join us to expand your vision and practice your skills in capturing both intense and subtle color at some of the area’s best locations. Our weekend will be divided between classroom and field sessions. In the classroom, we’ll review the fundamentals of good composition with lots of examples, discuss techniques for seeing with fresh eyes, talk about films, digital capture and image-enhancement techniques, and the creative use of filters. We'll also talk about working with different kinds of light, weather, sun, moon, tides and seasons, plus good shooting locations in the Point Reyes area. During our field sessions, we'll take advantage of weather and tide conditions to get the best from several locations, with Bill offering advice on subject matter and composition. Back in the classroom, we'll review some of your digital photos to see what worked and what didn't. Weather-permitting, Sunday will conclude with an optional photo session from late afternoon until sunset. You may work with any camera, digital or film, provided it allows manual control of focus, aperture and shutter speed, and you are already familiar with its operation. Accommodations are included at the Clem Miller Environmental Education Center.
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Oliver Klink
May 21 - 23 • 7 PM Fri - 4 PM Sun • $245 ($225 members)
Learn the basics of photographing wildlife during this weekend workshop that combines informative and inspiring classroom presentations with exciting photo shoots in the field. Oliver will share techniques such as wildlife portraiture, appropriate camera gear for photographing wildlife, and how to take advantage of aperture and shutter speeds. Once we’ve learned the basics in the classroom, we’ll put these techniques to practice at various spectacular field locations around Point Reyes, where we’ll look for opportunities to photograph birds and mammals. Back in the classroom, there will be reviews of your work and further discussions about how to enhance your skills to capture captivating wildlife images. Accommodations are included at the Clem Miller Environmental Education Center.
Harold Davis
June 18 - 20 • 7 PM Fri - 4 PM Sun • $235 ($220 members)
Night covers half the globe half the time and—surprising to many—photographic opportunities with digital equipment are as exciting at night as they are during the day. Night photography has always been an area for creative experimentation, but with the advent of digital photography and its expanded dynamic range and light sensitivity beyond the visible spectrum, the time has never been better to experience the freedom of the night. Harold will cover techniques, equipment, and night safety issues during an orientation session before moving outdoors to create night-time captures. In the morning, we’ll regroup to demystify digital post-processing of night captures in Photoshop and to evaluate our work in the context of personal creative goals, with plenty of breaks to head outside so we can experience and photograph the beautiful Point Reyes landscape. A second night shoot gives participants the opportunity to put into practice their newly-acquired night skills. We will learn to make beautiful images of the landscape after sunset, and take advantage of the extraordinary night environment and absence of light pollution within Point Reyes. Weather-permitting, it is possible that we may have the rare treat of photographing the nearby Point Reyes Lighthouse at night. You’ll go home with great images and skills to capture night photos while the rest of the world sleeps. Accommodations included at the Historic Lifeboat Station.
Harold Davis
Saturday, July 17 • 1 PM - 10 PM • $95 ($90 members)
Waves are one of the great forces of nature and photographing them is a joy and a challenge. In this workshop, we will use wave photography to consider the role of patterns in composition and learn how to use short shutter speeds to stop the motion of a wave. We’ll hold our cameras still, and let the motion of the surf create our images for us. Point Reyes has some of the greatest waves in the world to photograph. We’ll start with an orientation session that will explain wave photography techniques and then head out to at least two field locations to practice the skills we’ve learned. Then, we’ll head back to the classroom for a review of the photos we’ve made and a few more insider tips from Harold.
Sean Arbabi
Saturday, July 31 • 1:30 PM - 8:30 PM • $95 ($90 members)
Join us for a day of inspiration and clear instruction from a widely published professional photographer who can help you shoot better outdoor photographs. Sean will discuss his philosophical approach to the art, as well as present a dynamic PowerPoint presentation covering technical elements of exposure, composition, framing of a subject, and photo equipment. From his vast knowledge and inspiring work, beginning and amateur photographers will come away inspired and with new tools to improve their skills. In the late afternoon, we’ll head out for a field session to use your camera in the warm light of sunset.
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