Explore the clear night skies of the North Shore and much more in this unique workshop. Away from the major light pollution this workshop is situated where the night skies are particularly well suited for night time photography. Techniques learned here can be applied anywhere in the world for your night skies and use of post processing.
This workshop is limited to two participants, yes just two! Which means that there is lots of time for one on one instruction and working on the specific areas of the process that you want or need to spend more time on.
Don’t miss this exciting and unique workshop.
Instruction
This workshop is a combined field and classroom workshop. We will spend 50% of the time in the field and 50% of the time in the classroom. Field shoots will provide the subject matter for daily studio sessions in which the instructor will demonstrate post-processing techniques using Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom. Instruction will present the techniques both in the field and in the classroom in a practical easy to understand manner.
Each participant will work on their own images and have the opportunity to make several 8×10 test prints and 2, 12×18 finished exhibition quality fine art prints that evoke the photographer’s excitement and vision as first experienced in the field. Participants will also have the opportunity to explore their own techniques and personal vision.
Throughout the workshop, the instructor will combine field exercises and technical demonstrations with group critiques and one-on-one instruction, resulting in participants’ increased understanding and enjoyment of photography, the creative process, and the natural world.
Itinerary
Day one
2:00-5:00pm
Setting up your digital darkroom, how to optimize your computer environment for the best performance while using Adobe software programs. Calibration of your monitor. Sizing your image files for specific uses like digital media, social media, commercial printing or fine art printing. Understanding image compression and how it affects the look of your images. Understanding workspace and how to arrange it within your post processing apps, Lightroom, Adobe Camera Raw, and Photoshop, this makes sure the tools you need are at your fingertips.
2:00am—6:00am
Landscape photoshoot location to be determined. Instruction on photographing night skies and Milky Way.
Day two
Noon—4:00pm
Post Processing your images, learn the fundamentals of your Raw Image processors, Lightroom and/or Adobe Camera Raw. Step by step demos instruct on the use and understanding of the tools available in post processing and Raw conversion. How to maximize your camera’s dynamic range and color gamut. Sharpening your image files. Noise reduction using Adobe tools Image file sizes and how they affect the final look of the image.
Open Lab—this is time for individual instruction and practice of the concepts learned each day
2:00am—6:00am
Photographing night skies including Northern Lights (if available) and panoramic night skies. Location to be determined.
Day three
Noon—4:00pm
Understanding Photoshop, demystifying the granddad of all image processing software programs. Photoshop is an incredibly diverse, and deep program, however, most photographer’s needs are relatively simple. The trick is to find the path that works for you and your needs. Through lecture and individual instruction you will learn how to navigate this behemoth program and understand what it will do for you and your image processing.
2:00am—6:00am
Photographing night skies including Milky Way and Star-trails. Location to be announced.
Day four
Noon—4:00pm
Printing test prints and open lab to understand concepts that have been presented.
2:00am—6:00am
Photographing night skies including Milky Way and Star-trails. Location to be announced. This is an optional shoot if cloud cover interferes with previous shoots.
Day five
10:00am– 2:00pm
The Fine Art Print. Understanding print sizes and how to create the best enlargements of your image. Up-sizing for large prints. Down-sizing for smaller prints. Understanding archival processes, framing, and presentation materials. Printing finished large prints. Workshop wrap up
Location
This workshop is based out of Duluth MN. Our field shoots will range at locations nearby.
Payment
Cost: $1495
Your non-refundable deposit holds you spot until 90 days prior to the workshop when the balance is due.
Includes tuition, guided tours, and instruction.
Does not include: transportation, lodging, or meals.
