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Fall Color of Zion Workshop
Nikon Tetons Workshop
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Featured Partner
Photomark
2202 E. McDowell Rd.
Phoenix, Arizona
602-244-1133, 800-777-6627
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Photomark is a complete photographic experience. We have a 6,000 sq foot retail showroom. Photomark retail includes a lighting showroom, a rental department, a repair department, a photographic classroom, an industrial division, and a Fine Art Photography Gallery.
Directly next door to us is Colormark, our Professional Photo Lab and Custom Framing Shop.
For more information, visit photomark.com.
Would your organization consider being a partner? Please call us toll free at 1.888.790.7042.
What Our Participants Say About...
Glacier National Park Workshop
with Kerrick James, July 2009
Wonderful people, amazing location and intelligent instruction.
— Kostas Myrsiades
Nikon Tetons Workshop
with Nikon Instructor, June 2009
“Extremely well planned and organized — your volunteers did an extraordinary job!”
— Dr. Albert Trtan
“What an exhilarating week! Top notch instruction by the Nikon Pro (Mark Kettenhoffen) plus outstanding trip leaders who were dedicated to every detail. This coupled with a beautiful location guaranteed a successful and enjoyable learning experience. Thank you!”
— Denny White
Olympic Penninsula Workshop
with George Stocking, June 2009
“The Olympic Peninsula trip was great, primarily because George Stocking knew where, how and when to get super shots and freely shared his most helpful tricks of the trade.”
— Jack Robertson
“Fun, friendly, nice destination, great photo ops.”
— Dan Achimov
“Outstanding photographer with great enthusiasm that is more concerned with helping students than shooting himself.”
— Stephen Shapiro
“Excellent photographer, excellent escorts, another great adventure and learning experience.”
— Keith Francis
“Everything and more!”
— Cliff Philpott
Visit our Calendar page for a complete list of 2009 workshops.
Autumn Workshops: Great Locations to Capture Fall Color!
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with Henry Holdsworth
September 25-29, 2009
Cost: $2,395
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Grand Teton National Park is spectacular at any time of year, but in autumn the transformation of the Teton Range is something special to behold. Dense and colorful aspen forests line the mountainsides, lending a golden contrast to the bright blue skies and crystal clear lakes. Summer’s lush green meadows transition to fall’s tawny, frost-covered glades as the landscape prepares for winter.
From Oxbow Bend to Antelope Flats, you’ll explore and photograph this high country wilderness with noted nature and wildlife photographer Henry Holdsworth, as he shows you the best the park has to offer.
Group size is limited to 12 students for more personal time with Henry, so call now to reserve your space!
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with Peter Ensenberger
September 30-October 4, 2009
Cost: $2,095
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Starting in late September, cooler nights touch off a change of seasons along the Grand Canyon's North Rim, and autumn spreads through the forest in technicolor hues. This workshop leads you to the best spots in Grand Canyon National Park and Kaibab National Forest to photograph fall’s bounty.
Poised on the rim of the Canyon, 5,000 feet above the Colorado River, you'll capture the sculptured temples and chiseled buttes in the warm autumn sunshine. Trees cling precipitously to the Canyon's walls, framing its awesome depths with vibrant golden aspens, red scrub oak and evergreens, giving you some terrific opportunities to photograph.
Call our office to explore the North Rim of the Grand Canyon with Arizona Highways Director of Photography, Peter Ensenberger!
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Arches of the Southwest
with Chuck Lawsen
October 12-16, 2009
Cost: $2,095
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Few other places on earth have as large a concentration of natural arches as is found on the Colorado Plateau. Arches National Park alone has over 2,000 natural sandstone arches, as well as picturesque spires, balanced rocks and colossal towers made of distinctive red Entrada sandstone.
The dynamic forces of wind, water and geologic upheaval have created a landscape of extraordinary beauty and have left for us a plethora of photogenic treasures. We intend to visit as many of them as possible during visits to Arches National Park, Canyonlands, and Dead Horse Point State Park, capturing the textures, contrasts, and surprising formations of this high desert region.
Call now to reserve your space in this exciting workshop!
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Fall Color of Zion
with Colleen Miniuk-Sperry
November
3-7, 2009
Cost: $2,395
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Zion National Park encompasses some of the most spectacular cliffs, rugged canyons, lush forests and sculpted sandstone mountain peaks in the United States. A central piece of its dramatic beauty is Zion Canyon, which has been carved by the powerful erosive force of the North Fork of the Virgin River. This canyon will be our base as we explore the park’s rich array of scenic attractions.
Come capture light reflecting from the cliff walls, ringing the Temple of Sinawava; hike interpretative trails to the Emerald Pools, Hidden Canyon and the Weeping Wall; photograph the prominent rock formations at Angel’s Landing, the Great White Throne and the Court of the Patriarchs; and wade through the Zion Narrows to photograph fall colors, patterns and reflections — which is sure to be a highlight of the trip! Wading the creek in dry suits, we’ll have plenty of time to get creative with geologic patterns and autumn color reflected in mirrored pools.
Group size is limited to 12 spaces, allowing more one-on-one time with the instructor. Call now to reserve yours!
Submit Your Photographs for Publication!
We're always looking for great photos for our Web site, brochure, newsletter and itineraries. We don't pay for the use of photographs, but will always do our best to include a photographic credit. Submissions are welcome at any time.
We ask for the following when sending a digital submission:
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Please send no more than eight (8) images per workshop you've attended.
- Acceptable file formats are TIFF or JPEG.
- File size should be 300 dpi sized for 8.5 x 11. This equates to a file that is about 8MB. Files that are larger than 24-30 MB may be returned to sender, as they take too long to load on our computers.
- Please submit 8-bit photos rather than 16-bit.
- Enhance your photos before submitting them if they need it. What you submit should be a final product, not one that still requires a lot of level or color adjustment.
Do not submit photos with layers, as it will increase the file size. If you do some enhancing work, flatten the layers before submitting the image.
- Name your photos appropriately so that they can be distinguished from those of your fellow students. The preferred format is:
First_last_workshopname.jpg. Here is an example: JOHN_DOE_monumentvalley.jpg
- Download, fill out and submit an Image Submission Form to accompany your photos. View/Download Image Submission Form...
- Please email your submissions to one of our volunteer trip leaders, Suzanne Mathia at smathia@cox.net. Submissions sent to us on CDs or DVDs will also be accepted, but the disks will not be returned. (See Image Submission Form for mailing address.)
For more information on the image submission process or if you have any other questions, please call 602.712.2004 or toll-free, 1.888.790.7042.
Get the Most Out of Your Digital Gear with Our Weekend Workshops!
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Making Money With Your Camera
with J. Peter Mortimer
August 29, 2009
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Photography is expensive, so why not let your camera pay its way? Former Arizona Highways picture editor J. Peter Mortimer can tell you how. In a small give-and-take seminar setting, Peter will show you how to sell your pictures "in your own backyard." Workshop topics will include: Necessary Equipment, The Digital Darkroom, Photo-releases, General Photo Legalities, Invoicing, Stock Photography and Photo-agencies, How To Research The Market, and more!
Call now to find out how you can put your creative ideas to work!
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"Shoot-n-Photoshop" Weekend
with J Peter Mortimer and Steve Burger
September 12-13 or November 14-15, 2009
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Digital images are never right, right out of the camera. At best they need color correction and sharpening, and at worst they need everything! Photoshop guru Steve Burger and former Arizona Highways picture editor J. Peter Mortimer have teamed up to offer this two day digital boot camp where you’ll learn shooting techniques and five Photoshop power moves that will make a night and day difference in your photography!
Photographic technique will be the focus of Day One as you do everything technically and artistically possible to make the best “in-camera” images at the Phoenix Zoo, where there is almost unlimited potential to make great animal pictures. Composition, exposure, histograms, lenses, and camera shooting modes will all come into play. Following the photo shoot is an afternoon critique session, during which each participant will select several images to be "Photoshopped" during Day Two. Each student will work on a supplied computer with Adobe Photoshop CS4. Even though the latest version of Photoshop will be used, all instruction will apply to earlier versions.
Note: All digital cameras are welcome, but students should have a routine understanding of how their equipment functions. While a knowledge of Photoshop is not necessary, it’s important that all participants be familiar with using a computer.
Not only will you hone your photographic skills during this fun weekend, Photoshop will no longer be a mystery! Call our office to register.
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Photo Marketing in the Digital Age & Digital Asset Management
with Edward McCain
September 26 & 27, 2009
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This workshop for advanced amateur or professional photographers will cover the basics of creating a Marketing Plan for a photography business. Conventional marketing methods will be covered, as well as the use of digital-based techniques like E-mail and social media. Participants will walk away with the knowledge to begin or improve the marketing of their photography business.
The Digital Asset Management (DAM) segment will deal with effective storage and access to your digital photography files. Emphasis will be given to effective real-life techniques to enhance the digital photography workflow, especially for those interested in stock photography. Cross platform-compatible software covered in the course will include Photo Mechanic, Adobe Bridge, Adobe Camera RAW and Microsoft Expression Media.
Call now to learn more about setting up your Digital Photography business!
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Point-n-Shoot: More Than Meets the Eye
with Jeff Kida
October 9-10, 2009 or December 4-5, 2009
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We think point-and-shoot cameras have gotten a bad rap in the photography world, so we’ve decided to roll up our sleeves and show those digital SLR snobs how point-and-shoots can compete at practically every level!
Take our class and we’ll demystify the icons and menus that seem to have replaced shutter speeds and f-stops. We’ll show you that histogram is not a secret code word for genealogy and that white balance can be a very powerful tool and therefore a good thing to know. We will delve into tripods, self-timers and fill flash. Since this is now photography without film, we’ll discuss the best way to capture your images when shooting, RAW, TIFF or JPEG and then how to best archive them in your computer.
We’ll spend one evening together in the classroom and make a seamless transition to field work early the next morning at the Desert Botanical Garden. After we adjourn for a well-earned lunch at the Garden, there will be a chance to look at work and reinforce your new found photographic techniques. And naturally, we’ll work on light and composition.
This workshop is a lot of fun, educational and very low on the stress meter! Call our office to reserve your space.
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Intro to Camera Flash: Environmental Portraits
with Colleen Miniuk-Sperry
October 16-17, 2009
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Join photographer Colleen Miniuk-Sperry on an exciting weekend workshop aimed at demystifying on and off camera flash. Learn how guide numbers, snoots, and gels can help you make more creative and inspiring photographs.
By working with Native American models, you'll be guided through a step-by-step process to control the quantity and quality of the flash output, learn the differences between ETTL and manual modes, and determine how to balance ambient light with artificial light. Although the focus is on outdoor portraits, the tips and techniques learned during this workshop can be applied to any type of photography — from Nature to Travel to Corporate.
Workshop Prerequisite: It is strongly recommended that attendees have a basic understanding of exposure (aperture, shutter speed, and ISO) and exposure control, as there will not be enough time to cover it in this class. Exposure control is considered to be foundational knowledge for operating camera flash.
Call our office to register for this informative workshop on the effects of camera flash.
Photography Tip
Excerpted from
Arizona Highways Photography Guide: How & Where to Make Great Photographs
Composition: Adding Artistic Dimensions
by Peter Ensenberger, Arizona Highways Director of Photography
The quality of light or the subject may catch the eye, but the artistry of composition must hold it. Composing a photograph is essentially an editing process—deciding what to leave in and what to take out. Basic rules of good composition will help you achieve visual harmony or dynamic tension. They are intended as inspiration rather than as dogma, and they can be creatively broken to excellent effect—sometimes. At the outset, though, these basic elements of effective composition will help you design well-balanced images that are pleasing to the eye.
Strong Focal Point
It is usually best to have one main subject as the focal point because a photograph generally can tell only one story successfully. The main subject can be one object or several, and you may decide to include a secondary subject. But make sure nothing detracts from the focal point. Lacking a strong center of interest forces the viewer to search for something to observe, eyes seeking a resting place. Always give the main focal point sufficient prominence in the composition so that all other elements are subordinate. Even if the focal point is small, it can be given prominence by composing empty space around it..
For more photography tips and ideas, order your copy of Arizona Highways Photography Guide: How & Where to make Great Photographs at arizonahighways.com.
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