This
Issue Includes:
News Shorts
Photography Workshops in San Miguel de Allende,
Mexico
PDN PhotoPlus
International Conference
Upcoming Digital Lab Workshops
Coming to a City
Near You: PDN On The Road Seminar Series
Graphik Dimensions
Center Announces
Teaching Award Winner
Educational Partner: HP
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2008 Winter/Spring
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Workshops in Mexico
On-the-Road
Workshops & Tours
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Quote
of the Month
"Photographers deal in things which are continually vanishing and
when they have vanished there is no contrivance on Earth which can make
them come back again."
—Henri Cartier-Bresson
| Jerry's Digital Tip of the Month |
Jerry is away teaching and speaking but wanted to remind everyone
to check out last month's tip -- a great gift idea for the upcoming
holiday season and New Year. This simple, compact
calendar is a great way to distribute 12 images to family, friends,
and professional clients. First download and view the QuickTime
movie that explains how to use the master_file_2008.zip
file.
View
an archive of digital tips from Jerry. |
Participant Image
of the Month
© Tom Hassler, participant
in Jay Maisel's "Color, Light, and Gesture" workshop,
San Miguel de Allende, 2005
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News
Shorts
» The PDN PhotoPlus International
Conference and Expo 2007
is just around the corner. The Expo is considered to be the most
comprehensive event in the photography & imaging industries
(see further information below). The Santa Fe Photographic Workshops
booth number is 1807. Please stop by and visit with us! See you
in New York, October 18-20!
» The new Winter/Spring catalog of workshops
available January-May, 2008 started reaching mailboxes last week.
If you do not normally receive our catalog and would like to,
please send
us an email with your mailing address. The catalog is also
available to download
as a PDF.
» Photojournalist
Paola Gianturco has published four books since taking the "Publishing
the Photographic Book" workshop in Santa Fe with Sam Abell,
Leah Bendavid-Val, and Mim Adkins in 1999. Her most recent, Women
Who Light the Dark is now available from Powerhouse Books
and from the Web site
www.womenwholightthedark.com.
All of Gianturco's books are philanthropic projects, for which she donates her
royalties to carefully-selected nonprofit organizations that relate to each book's
content. For Women Who Light the Dark, Gianturco is giving 100% of her
author royalties to the Global Fund for Women, which advocates for and defends
women's human rights by making grants to support women's groups. Paola is also
scheduled to present a slide lecture and sign copies of the book in several U.S.
cities during October. |
Photography
Workshops in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
© Ralph Lee Hopkins |
The
People and Culture of Colonial Mexico
with Ralph Lee Hopkins
November 4-10
Travel photography is currently experiencing a renaissance
in the digital world, where the lines between creativity,
art, and technology are disappearing, and digital
photography offers more control and creative possibilities
than ever before. This digital workshop explores
the creative aspects of travel photography in and
around the historic colonial town of San Miguel de
Allende, a magical place of rich culture and vibrant
colors.
We begin by reviewing such basics as shutter speed,
depth of field, lens choice, fill-flash, and exposure
using the histogram. We then venture “beyond
the camera,” learning to be in the moment,
recognizing and working with different qualities
of light, and discovering new ways to compose images
that capture the essence of place. Back in the classroom,
the emphasis is on learning an efficient workflow
for downloading, editing, and processing digital
images in Photoshop.
Our week includes daily discussions, thoughtful
critiques of the previous day’s work, and image
presentations on creative and technical aspects of
digital photography. Guided by Ralph and his assistant,
we take excursions through San Miguel and into the
surrounding countryside, with an emphasis on one-on-one
instruction. Assignments encourage experimentation,
and participants are challenged to expand their photographic
skills and imagination by combining the elements
of color and composition to produce pictures that
have both visual and emotional impact.
© Robb Kendrick
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Revealing Portraits
with Robb Kendrick
November 11-17
Creating revealing photographic portraits is a challenging and rewarding art,
requiring the photographer both to know a particular subject and to have curiosity
and compassion for people in general. Composition, light, and trust are also
essential for a successful portrait.
We begin by viewing each other’s work and talking about goals. During
the week we discuss the work of other photographers, the genre of portrait
photography, the responsibility of photographers to their subjects, and ethics.
We photograph people on two specially arranged field trips and during our wanderings
through the vibrant streets of San Miguel de Allende. Daily group critiques
focus on light, composition, and connectedness to the subject. Robb is also
available for one-on-one critiques. He encourages pushing the envelope and
making mistakes, for we only grow by moving into the unknown.
Robb recommends that participants limit their equipment so they can focus
their time and effort on making photographs. Participants are also asked to
do some advance research on Mexico and its culture to facilitate approaching
and engaging people.
© Arthur Meyerson
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The Color of Mexico
with Arthur Meyerson
November 11-17
Mexico is an explosion of color, and San Miguel
de Allende is the perfect place to explore photography
and color. This workshop is designed for both amateur
and professional photographers wishing to take their
understanding and appreciation of color to a higher
level.
Through daily photo assignments, critiques, and
discussions, participants are encouraged to experiment
and take chances. The main focus is on investigating
light and color while working to establish your particular “visual
fingerprint.” Arthur guides and inspires participants
to see how their unique vision of the world can help
to develop and refine an individual style, for personal
enjoyment or commercial success.
The workshop begins with a review of each photographer’s
images and a discussion of personal and career goals.
In addition to addressing the aesthetics of color
photography, Arthur leads group critiques and consults
individually with each participant. Daily assignments
put classroom techniques into practice as we take
advantage of the incredible light and color of San
Miguel. Participants leave at the end of the week
with a more dynamic portfolio, a greater awareness
of their own strengths and weaknesses, and an enhanced
sensitivity to light and color.
To view the full calendar of workshops in San Miguel
this fall, visit
the Santa Fe Workshops Web site. Click on a course
title to read a complete description and the instructor's
biography. |
PDN PhotoPlus
Be there as the rapidly changing world of photography
and imaging comes into focus at PDN PhotoPlus International
Conference & Expo 2007. Whether you’re
a seasoned professional or an advanced amateur, PDN
PhotoPlus International has the photographic education
you need to strengthen your competitive advantage.
Catch a glimpse into the future of photography
and imaging with 71
NEW sessions including:
How to Get Your Pictures Scene[SA2]
Saturday, 9:00am-11:00am
Moderator: Cathy Sachs
Panelists: Chris Bain, Mark Katzman, Sonia Wasco, & James
West
Sponsored by ASPP & PACA
This panel will discuss the challenges facing today’s
photographers when it comes to marketing an inventory
of images. Which strategies work best to get your
images in front of a buyer? What professional affiliations
are helpful? Can a photographer successfully sell
from their own Web site, or do buyers generally go
to agencies and stock portals instead? Other topics
will include new, emerging technologies that will
help assist both buyer and seller in the stock photography
marketplace. All Levels.
Register online today at www.photoplusexpo.com. |
Upcoming Digital Lab Workshops
© Joel Lipovetsky |
Photoshop: The Next Step
November
5-9
with Joel Lipovetsky
If you have attended any of our beginning level Photoshop workshops, or have
a basic level of proficiency in Photoshop, you are ready for the next level of
our Photoshop program. This is a workshop for photographers, graphic designers,
illustrators, artists, photo lab technicians, educators, and all others who have
mastered the fundamentals of Photoshop and are interested in advancing their
professional and personal imaging work with guidance and inspiration from our
staff.
The focus of the week is on developing a greater understanding of current
advances in this powerful imaging application program. Anyone wishing to develop
a greater understanding of current imaging possibilities, enhance creative
potential, and improve productivity is encouraged to take this workshop.
Please visit the Web site for
complete details, instructor biographies, fees, and
equipment requirements. Call the Workshops to register (505) 983-1400.
© Arduina Caponigro |
Digital Printmaking
November 12-16
with Arduina Caponigro
Based on the principle that sophisticated doesn't
have to mean complicated, the goal of this workshop
is to make the digital printing process as clear
as possible, so that you can spend more time making
images.Topics explored include how to manage color correctly
and easily, and how to acquire images (scanning film
or processing Raw files with Camera Raw) precisely
and efficiently.
We cover all the bases, including the best way to
convert color to black and white, the best way to
print it, and the best way to sharpen, as well as
simple layering techniques. Participants learn everything
they need to know to successfully navigate printer
software and make the most of their work in print.
Please visit the Web site for
complete details, instructor biographies, fees, and a link to the daily schedule
and equipment requirements. Call the Workshops to register (505) 983-1400.
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Coming to a City
Near You: PDN On The Road Seminar Series
© Doug Menuez |
PDN and the Santa Fe Photographic Workshops are pleased
to present the PDN
On The Road seminar series for professional photographers
in the following cities during 2007: Chicago, Dallas,
New York City, and Los Angeles.
Making money and saving time are critical!
Find solutions and alternatives for this changing
and intensely competitive market. A line up of impressive
guest speakers scheduled for each seminar will include
leading industry professionals and high profile photographers.
The seminar will also include valuable hand-outs, lunch and a special reception
on Monday night. The reception will provide you with an opportunity to network
with speakers and specially invited photo professionals who can provide you with
insight on their jobs and feedback on your work. You will get a chance to mingle
with art buyers, photo editors, art directors, stock distributors and photography
reps and get valuable guidance that may make a difference in your career.
Visit the PDN On The Road
Web site for complete details and the online registration
form.
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Center Announces
Teaching Award Winner
Trinity, Rome © Joan Dooley |
Joan Dooley Receives 2007 Teaching Award From Center
Center is pleased to announce Joan Dooley, photography
teacher at Bell High School Humanitas Academy in
Los Angeles, California, as this year's winner
of the Patron Saint Award. This award recognizes
and rewards a high school, college or post-graduate
level educator for their dedication and passion
for photographic teaching. Since its inception
in 1997, Center has awarded more than $27,000 to
outstanding photography teachers.
Honorable mention goes to Jeffrey Curto, head
of photography at the College of DuPage in Glen
Ellyn, Illinois. To read Joan Dooley and Jeff Curto's
compelling teaching statements and to view their
photography
click
here.
Go to www.visitcenter.org for
additional information on additional programs offered
by Center.
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