Spring Flowers at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens (Vienna, Virginia)
Date: May 1, 2010
Tuition: $125 (includes entrance fee to park)
Limit: 8 participants
Schedule: 11:00am to 7:00pm
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Description: You will have plenty of opportunities to create classic flower photographs, ultra close-ups, abstract and photo impressionistic images. Tulips, Trillium, Virginia Blue Bells and a host of other spring flowers are in bloom at this time of the year.
The workshop will start with a presentation to get your creative juices flowing. Feedback on your photographs will be provided during a critique session. Field instruction will include demonstrations, tips on visualization, and the opportunity to receive immediate feedback on your technique and compositions.
It is recommended that participants own a tripod, SLR camera and have a lens with close focusing capability. Extensions tubes or close-ups filters will be handy if you don't own a macro lens. Lensbabies will be available for trial to participants with Nikon or Canon cameras.
Description: Spring is a great time to be at Chincoteague. You can expect to photograph many different bird species like Willets, Sanderlings, Dunlin, Glossy Ibis, Terns, Osprey, Grackles, Little Blue Herons, Great Blue Herons, Great Egrets, Snowy Egrets, Cormorants and others that return to the island in the spring. There will be opportunities to photograph the fabled Chincoteague Ponies, Sika Deer and other wildlife that inhabits the island. We will also photograph ocean views, beach scenes, patterns and textures in the sand, marshes and plant life.
The workshop includes instructional presentations that will inspire and explain how to make dramatic and beautiful photographs at this location. There will be plenty of field instruction that will cover long lens technique, capturing motion, long exposures, etc., as well as creative aspects. A constructive critique of the participants photographs will complete the workshop.
Participants are responsible for their own meals, transportation, and other incidentals. Information on the hotel and other details will be sent to the registered participants.
Description: The focus of this workshop will be on photographing Bugs and Blooms. Water Lilies and Lotus take center stage at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens each summer. We will experiment with various techniques and creative choices that can be made when photographing these beautiful flowers. There will also be plenty of opportunities to photograph Dragonflies, Damselflies, Bees, and several other insects. Photographing insects can be challenging and fun. We may also find a Heron or Egret catching the large fish that inhabit the ponds.
The close focusing capabilities of a macro lens will be useful but you will need a longer lens (300mm) for greater working distance. Lensbabies will be available for trial to participants with Nikon or Canon cameras. There will be no classroom presentations. All the time will be spent in the field.
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C&O Canal and the Potomac River
Date: Sunday, September 26, 2010
Tuition: $50
Schedule: 6:30am to 9:30am
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West Virginia Fall Tour (Davis, West Virginia)
Date: October 7-10, 2010
Tuition: $375
Limit: 6 participants
Schedule: Start - 4:30pm Oct. 7, End - 11am Oct. 10
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Description: The Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia and other locations close by have some wonderful spots for photographing fall foliage. You will have a chance to photograph mountain ridges, fog in the valley, blueberry bushes, bogs, forests, streams, waterfalls and landscapes all covered with or surrounded by amazing fall color. We will experiment with techniques to create colorful abstract images, capture stunning reflections and explore the effects of long exposures. Blackwater Falls State Park in Davis will be home base as it is close to many of the photographic hot spots. A group rate has been arranged and will be available up to one month before the start of the tour. Complete lodging info will be provided on registration.
This 4 day tour is designed to give you maximum time in the field and get you to the most photogenic locations at the best time of day. With a group of only 6, we will be very mobile. There will be no classroom presentations but Nikhil will be available to answer any questions in the field. Participants will also be given the opportunity for some one-on-one time with Nikhil between field trips.
Autumn at Great Falls (Virginia/Maryland)
Date: October 30-31, 2010
Tuition: $275
Limit: 8 participants
Schedule: Oct. 30 & 31- From sunrise to sunset with a break for lunch.
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Description: In this autumn workshop we will photograph reflections, textures, patterns, wildlife and some colorful forest scenes along the Potomac River. There is a good chance of getting a foggy morning at this time of the year. Depending on weather conditions, we might visit other parks in the area, as well. Short hikes with your camera gear should be expected.
There will be field sessions in the morning and evening. Classroom sessions will be held both afternoons in Vienna, VA. These sessions will include image critiques, digital workflow tips and demonstrations on how to process/optimize your JPG or RAW files.
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Great Falls
Date: Saturday, November 06, 2010
Tuition: $50
Schedule: 7:15am to 10:15am
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Photoshop for Photographers
Date: Sunday, November 07, 2010
Tuition: $150
Schedule: 10:00am to 5:00pm
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Description: Learn how to optimize your photographs using Adobe Photoshop. Whether you shoot in RAW or JPG format there is always a need to optimize the image after it has been captured in camera. The advantages and disadvantages of shooting in the JPG and RAW formats will be discussed. Why the optimal exposure for JPG v/s a RAW image is different will be explained. This will be followed by demos of how to process images using the Adobe Camera RAW plug-in for Photoshop CS4 and Lightroom 2.x.
Demonstrations will help you understand how various adjustments affect the image. Global and local adjustments that will be covered include: contrast, saturation, white balance, sharpening, noise reduction, dodging, burning, levels, curves, masks and more. Understanding color management and tips and techniques to optimize different types of images will also be included. Please note: this class does not encompass digital manipulation, such as, adding elements that were not part of the photographed scene. Participants should have some knowledge of Photoshop.
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Description: Thousands of Snow Geese migrate through Chincoteague Island each year and a select group of photographers will have the chance to photograph these magnificent birds as they arise in mass. Come join us as we photograph this awe inspiring event.
As the sun rises off the Atlantisc Ocean, we'll head off to the beaches where shorebirds dart in and out of the waves. We shall encounter some of the resident populations of Cormorants, Herons, Egrets, and a host of other birds. There will be opportunities to photograph the fabled Chincoteague Ponies and Sika Deer that inhabit the island. We will also photograph ocean views, beach scenes, patterns and textures in the sand, marshes and plant life.
The workshop will include presentations that will inspire and help you make those stunning photographs. Technical as well as creative aspects of photography will be covered. There will also be a constructive critique of your work. This workshop is ideal for beginners and advanced photographers alike.
A group rate has been arranged and will be available up to one month before the start of the workshop. A detailed schedule and complete lodging info will be provided on registration.
Please contact Nikhil if you have any questions about any of the workshops listed above.
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