Black & White Master Class (Part 2) (1.5 Hours)
This is a continuation of the Black & White Primer. In part one we discussed JPeg or RAW and other camera settings. B&W compositional elements, should I shoot in B&W or colour, white balance, what to watch for, thinking in B&W. In part 2 we continue with best B&W subjects, B&W conversion in Lightroom, Photoshop and Silver Efex Pro, printing and tips and tricks. (Beginner to Advanced)
Date: Wednesday January 4th, 2012
Time: 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Location: KinVillage Community Center, Delta, BC
Cost: $10.00 for non Delta Photo Club members (Free for members)
A Hands-On Creative Evening of Photography (2 Hours) (Postponed to Monday February 13th)
ATTENDEES MUST RSVP as space is limited! Please RSVP to francois@eyesonphoto.com
Attendees are asked to bring their camera preferably with a Macro Lens and perhaps their tripods to this fun and creative evening of adventurous photography. Different stations will be setup where different creative artistic subjects will be available to photograph.
Although some excellent images may be garnered from this hands-on workshop, the purpose of this class is to teach new techniques for photographers to take home for shooting indoors on cold wintery days. We will play with smoke, water, bubbles, ice, inks and other easily and cheaply available props. (All Levels)
ATTENDEES MUST RSVP as space is limited! Please RSVP to francois@eyesonphoto.com
Date: Monday February 13th, 2012
Time: 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm (Please arrive a little early!)
Location: Tsawwassen Alliance Church, Delta, BC
Cost: $10.00 for non Delta Photo Club members (Free for members)
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| Spotted Towhee, Westham Island, BC, Canada |
Available Workshops
A Hands-On Creative Evening of Photography (2 Hours)
Attendees are asked to bring their camera preferably with a Macro Lens and perhaps their tripods to this fun and creative evening of adventurous photography. Different stations will be setup where different creative artistic subjects will be available to photograph.
Although some excellent images may be garnered from this hands-on workshop, the purpose of this class is to teach new techniques for photographers to take home for shooting indoors on cold wintery days. We will play with smoke, water, bubbles, ice, inks and other easily and cheaply available props. (All Levels)
An Intimate Evening with an Epson 3880
This informal workshop discusses all aspects of digital photographic printing. An excellent class for ALL printer owners and those wanting to learn more before buying a printer.
Topics will include Printers, Paper Brands & Types, Inks, Terminology, Paper Handling, Care of Prints and Printers, Fine Art Printing, Color vs B&W, Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, ICC Profiles, Soft Proofing, Monitor Calibration and Digital Printing Workflow, Drying Prints and so on. Lots of great tips and important information.
This class can be customized for a Beginner level where we cover all the Printing Basics and then get into printing or can be done as an Intermediate/Advanced Class skipping the basics and get into more advanced topics fairly quickly. (Beginner to Advanced)
Download 1 - PrinterInfo.PDF
An Introduction to Digital Photography (6 - 2 Hour Sessions)
Learn more about your digital camera and how to use it effectively. This course will introduce basic camera terminology, demonstrate how to use 'all those buttons', and how to take better pictures through the understanding of the art of photography, exposure, composition and lighting. You will also learn what factors to consider when purchasing a new digital camera and have opportunities to ask questions about photos you bring to class with a view to improving your own artistic efforts. A DSLR is recommended but a Point and Shoot will do. Also a great class to take before buying a new DSLR Camera. (Beginners to Intermediate)
Workshop Outline
- History of Photography
- Light and Colour
- Apertures, Shutter Speeds, ISOs
- Depth of Field
- Exposure
- Art & Composition
- Creative Consequences
- The Camera
- Sensors and Mega Pixels
- File Formats (RAW vs. JPG)
- Camera Types
- Lenses & Accessories
- Flash
- Hands On with Your Camera
You can benefit greatly by having your camera’s user manual. Please bring it along to the third class. Lost it? Most manuals can be found on the Internet for free!
Download 1 - ExposureCheatSheet.PDF
Download 2 - Exposure101.PDF
Download 2 - 10Rules.PDF
Tripod-ology 101 (1 3/4 Hours)
This is everything you ever wanted to know about Tripods. Construction Types, Materials, Parts, Accessories, Why’s and How’s, Techniques etc. The importance of tripods. How to 'test' your tripod. What to do with tripods, Panoramas, HDR, Photoshop Magic and such. A great class to do with a combined Show and Tell where members bring out all their Tripods! (All Levels)
The Color of Light: A White Balance Primer (1 ¾ to 2 Hours)
All about White Balance. Color Management from start to finish. Tools used including ColorChecker Passport and others. Custom vs Auto WB. Tips and Tricks. The Importance of WB, WB in B&W Photography, Workflow, Color Calibration. Examples shown in Lightroom. (Intermediate to Advanced)
** An Advanced Color Balance Workshop (available soon) will cover the computer components including the full In Computer Color Workflow from Camera to Print and Color Calibration Equipment using SpyterStudio. (Advanced)
Black & White Master Class (2 Hours)
This is a Black & White Primer. JPeg or RAW and other camera settings. B&W compositional elements, best B&W subjects, should I shoot in B&W or colour, white balance, what to watch for, thinking in B&W, B&W conversion in Lightroom, Photoshop and Silver Efex Pro, printing and tips and tricks. (Beginner to Advanced)
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| Christ Church Cathedral, Vancouver, BC, Canada |
All about HDR photography. Introduction to HDR, History, Technical information, The Process from Capture to Print. Software, Tools, Tips. A look at Photomatix and some discussion of Photoshop. (Intermediate to Advanced)
**An Intermediate Hands-On HDR Workshop is available by Reservation for small groups. This is a Hand-On Workshop/Field Trip where Images will be captured and students are encouraged to bring their laptops to do the post processing. Book for Night or Day. (Intermediate to Advanced)
Apertures, Shutter Speeds and ISO’s, Oh My! – An Introduction to Exposure (1 ¾ to 2 Hours)
A complete Introduction to Exposure covering, The Camera, Mechanics of Exposure, Apertures, Shutter Speeds, ISO, DOF, Light Control. Great intro class for beginners and Intermediate photographers. Bring your Camera and Manual! (Beginners to Intermediate)
The Photographer on the Web (1 ½ to 2 ½ Hours)
This workshop covers everything the Digital Photographer needs to know about Getting Their Name and Images on the Web. From Personal Security to Copyrights. Which Sites and Resources to Use. Create your own site or pay? Domain names. Theft of Images. Many topics and usually a Questioned filled evening. (All Levels)
Workshops Abroad
Fall Colors of Cape Breton Island, NS Canada or Quebec City, QB
A full two day Workshop in Cape Breton Island during the peak of the Fall Colors. The travel time also co-insides with the Cape Breton Fall Music Festival. Landscape Photography, Travel Photography, HDR, Life and People and hopefully some Wildlife! In class sessions as well as field trips. A Busy two day schedule. (All Levels) Please Inquire.
Booking Workshops
If you would like to book a workshop for your club or group, please contact Francois Cleroux Directly at 604-779-7099. Francois is also available for Private lessons.
