August Class Spotlight
27th Jul 2021
Gimbals for DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras
Anderson | Mon. August 2, 6 to 7:30 p.m. | $99
Have you bought a gimbal or know that you should get one, but not sure where to start? If you shoot video a gimbal is a must have in your arsenal and can be used in almost every type of project, whether you are a professional or a hobbyist. Even better, they are just plain old fun. In this course we’ll dive into everything you need to know for using gimbals with DSLR and Mirrorless cameras. We’ll start with a functional overview of gimbals and then learn how to balance them before use. Then we’ll take a look at how the pros use gimbals; considering why, how and when they are applied. Finally, we’ll get some practice setting up and shooting with gimbals in class. The goal will be that you walk out able to comfortably set-up and operate a gimbal for your own project.
Reveille Peak Ranch | Sat. August 7, 7 p.m. to Midnight | $229
Man has gazed in wonder at the milky way throughout recorded history. Venturing into the dark with a modern camera allows that wonder to be captured in image form. Learn how, when and where to photograph the milky way during this hands on workshop. Please be aware that this is a LATE workshop and you will have to drive to a private ranch. We will be walking off road/sidewalk after dark. Everyone should wear sturdy shoes such as hiking boots. Long pants are also advisable.
Anderson | Wed. August 11, 6 to 9 p.m. | $129
Learn the basics of Real Estate Photography. This three-hour class covers the basics of photography for real estate professionals to market properties with sell-able imagery. Open to all skill levels. Topics include examples of good real estate photography, camera controls, basic shot list, camera locations and post-processing basics.
Black & White Film Developing Class
Southpark Meadows | Tues. August 16, 6 to 8:30 p.m. | $99
Avoiding light leaks, mixing chemistry without cross-contamination, and handling your film safely may seem like great perils of developing film, but we’re here to teach you how to process black and white film at room temperature with ease. In this class we will develop a roll(s) of black and white film. Both 35mm and 120mm are suitable for this course. We will cover how to spool your film for the processing tank in the convenience of a changing bag, how to develop in a Patterson tank, and review some best practices for optimal results. We will provide B&W developer, stop bath and fixer. We ask that you shoot at least one roll of Kodak Professional Tri-X 400 Black and White Negative Film before the class, this will help the workflow of the course.
Understanding Creativity: Fri. August 20, 6 to 8:30 p.m. | $129
Bold & Beautiful: Sat, August 21, 12 to 4 p.m. | $159
Take both courses and save $29!
Join Olympus Visionary Joe Edelman for two special workshops! If we all have the potential to be creative, why is it so hard? In this fun and enlightening hands-on workshop, we will begin by exploring some of the science behind creativity. Armed with a better understanding of how creativity works, Joe will help you lay the foundation to be able to develop more creative skills and become a better, more creative photographer, with tips that will help you to see and think about your subjects in ways that you never have before.
Cameras, lenses, lights and modifiers are all tools that photographers use but these are NOT what makes a great beauty shot or portrait. Great images require planning and collaboration and are the result of great problem solving. Joe will take us through a deep dive of his entire process, and he will detail how he plans and executes a shoot. Covering everything from shoot prep with both his subjects and makeup artists sharing his communication and posing techniques as well of some of his favorite beauty lighting arrangements.
Wildlife Photography 101 with Ivan Ueckermann
Anderson | Sun. August 22, 1 to 3:30 p.m. | $99
We all have seen those iconic images coming out of Africa, big male lions weighing 400 pounds yawing, showing their deadly teeth, massive elephant bulls carrying their ivory as a heavy burden. But all these iconic moments seem so far away and impossible to achieve for most of us, but it has not to be that way! Join me for a workshop where I will teach you the basics skills needed to become a wildlife photographer and how to become a wildlife photographer in Africa or any other country. During this class based workshop we will fine tune our mindsets in the right way needed to become successful wildlife photographers. We will also learn what equipment you need and how to shoot.