Rounding the bend

You know you have reached a point in any endeavor when you flip open an issue of one of the monthly periodicals and start recognizing people. I've reached that point, the past two months I have flipped open two particular copies of my photography mags, "Outdoor Photographer" and "Popular Photography" and recognized faces. Unfortunately it is not just faces I have started to recognize it is styles of photography as well. I keep catching myself looking at an image, deconstructing it and then wondering if it is so and so's work or someone else.

I am not sure what that means, other than I am a certifiable nut for photography information and practical experience. I feel very strongly that the best way to learn something is to do something. It does not mater if you do it badly or if you do it well, you just have to do it. In the non-sports months I still average thousands of images. Many of them never see the light of day but others get posted to my website. I think that of all things you have to experience it and in some folks case they need a hand to help guide them.

Give it some thought but no mater what you do...keep the shutters clickin'!

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THE PALM SPRINGS PHOTO FESTIVAL 2010

http://2010.palmspringsphotofestival.com/welcome-to-connect-2010/photographers/

March 28 - April 2

Our Fifth Year Workshop Program offers 18 intense, remarkable classes with world-renown working photographers and educators. Most are three full days plus a 4th day morning session and begin on March 29. You will spend three 1/2 days with your fellow students listening, learning, shooting and comparing notes. Your instructor will work with you, demonstrate his or her methods, explore his or her own work and your own. We also offer one-day workshops during the week, allowing you to choose from special lighting and portfolio organization and presentation classes in addition to your principal workshop.

Note: Included in your workshop fee are Model fees, transportation costs and a delicious Boxed-Lunch for each full day of your workshop.

Workshop attendees automatically receive a 25% discount from each full day of their daily registration fee when they register.

The fourth day morning session of these workshops is optional and free. This means you can attend this wrap-up session and / or sign up for Portfolio Reviews, Seminars or Tech Consultations on the fourth day. Friday we repeat important Seminars for those in the workshop program who could not attend these sessions earlier in the week.

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Photo 101 Workshop Dates - Zack Arias

http://onelightworkshop.com/page4/page4.html

From Zack Arias site:

So You Wanna Be A Photographer?

You have a camera. You might even have a web site. Your family loves your pictures and says you should do this for a living. You kind of understand aperture priority and depth of field but your technical foundation sort of stops there. I mean, you feel like you take pretty good pictures but NOW you want to make some money with it. Pause for a moment and really ask yourself if you have a rock solid understanding of the foundations of this craft. If you feel that the base of your skill set needs some help I’ve created an intense three day workshop just for you. Having passion for the craft of photography is fantastic but it isn’t enough.

As our market continues to get saturated you are going to see that those with talent will rise to the top and those without will continue to fill Craig’s List with new listings every 60 seconds. :) You need to have a very solid understanding of the nuts and bolts of making photographs and that is what you will learn at this workshop.

This is NOT a basic camera class to help you with your family vacation photos. This is designed to help people start a career in photography.

Dates:

Atlanta - 2/19 - 2/21
Atlanta - 4/30 - 5/2
Atlanta - 11/12 - 11/14

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Springtime on the Outer Banks Photo Workshop

http://bcphotoadventures.com/OuterBanksPhotoWorkshop.php

Springtime on the Outer Banks Photo Workshop

April 21-25, 2010

Wednesday noon through Sunday afternoon at 2:00

$980 (discounts available)

Limit 12 with 2 instructors (maximum 6:1 student-to-instructor ratio)

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Join our photography workshop on our own wild and pristine North Carolina barrier islands. By popular demand, we have added a springtime Outer Banks workshop, right in our own back yard. We will show you special gems along this untamed coastline we love so well.

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The sunrises and sunsets can be spectacular, the patterns along the seashore and in the marshes inspirational, and the sights and sounds of the wild Atlantic pounding the coast intoxicating. You'll love photographing here, and you'll be able to celebrate your passion for photography, hone your seeing and imaging skills, and learn about the magic of light to make wonderful photographs.

For this workshop, we will be based in Nags Head, near the site of the first flight by the Wright Brothers. It is an area rich in history, so there is no lack of subject matter.

Springtime here is quite different from the fall. The Outer Banks are almost deserted; the winter winds have tossed the dunes around into new formations; and the coast looks particularly wild and dramatic. We'll pretty much have the place to ourselves!

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We start out with some technical information before heading out for our first afternoon of photography. Our workshops include the following:

* Maximum 6-to-1 ratio students to instructors

* Opening wine-and-pizza reception;

* Primer booklet to help you get started;

* Early-morning and late-afternoon shoots;

* Mid-day downloading of your images and processing with the latest version of Lightroom;

* Lots of individual instruction in both the field and classroom;

* Critiques, both individual and group;

* Discussions on various aspects of photography, including digital workflow;

* Final group critique and show on last day (what many feel is the highlight of the workshop experience); and

* Lots of fun and frivolity throughout!

If you have not already done so, be sure to check our FAQs for questions you may have as well as equipment and installed downloads you need to bring to the workshop including, if necessary, the free, 30-day, trial versions of Adobe products.

You will also receive written instructions on the ins and outs of successfully and easily turning your favorite digital images into beautiful prints straight out of the latest version of Lightroom using your own printer.

Cost: $980

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