Photography Workflow with Adobe Lightroom 5

Anyone who is serious about photography quickly accumulates thousands of images.  How do you get them organized?  How do you quickly find your best images?   What is the best way to process your images to make the best ones even better?  How do you share your images with others?  If these are questions that you are dealing with then this is the workshop for you.

This workshop will be held in Asheville, NC at the North Carolina Arboretum, January 24-26, 2014.

Lightroom is a full featured solution designed specifically for photographers.  It contains many of the important features found in Adobe Photoshop for post processing plus much better support for organization, slide shows, printing and web site support.  Participants in the workshop will develop a broad understanding of the program with emphasis on organization and post processing.  We will work on the Library module and the Develop module in this workshop with a goal of setting up your Lightroom catalog and giving you the skills to process your images in the Lightroom darkroom.  The workshop agenda is as follows:

Friday - 1-24-14:  Set up your Lightroom Library   9am - 4pm

Saturday - 1-25-14: Learn to use the Lightroom Library Module  9am - 4pm

Sunday - 1-26-14:  Using the Lightroom Develop Module  9am - 4pm

Workshop Cost:  Visit the North Carolina Arboretum's website for pricing and class availability.

www.ncarboretum.org

In order to participate in the class you will need a computer with the current version of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom installed and photo files to work with.  Class size will be limited to eight participants. 

If you are interested in the class and have questions you can contact me directly at 828-299-9915 or 828-713-8549 (cell) or by email at robpriddy@aol.com.  I will give you much more specific information on the material to be covered and any preparation that you will need to do to get ready for the class.

Hope to see you in July!

Image Making - Idea to Art

"There is nothing worse than a sharp image of a fuzzy concept"...Ansel Adams 

This class will focus on using the tools available in photography to make an image.  We will combine classroom time with shooting sessions to learn and practice pre-visualization techniques and composition.  Each student will select one of their compositions and we will work through post processing, as a group, and then print the image.  Our emphasis will be on composition, making the best possible in-camera exposure.

The class is open to any photographer with a digital camera and basic knowledge of photography and their camera's operation.  A digital camera, lens, tripod and camera instruction manual are the minimum requirements but extra equipment is always helpful. I highly recommend that if you have a laptop and photo software that you are familiar with, you should bring it.  This class does not include training in photo processing software but I will be doing some demonstrations using Photoshop and Lightroom.

Classroom time will be spent on composition and exposure with an eye on the final print requirements.  Shooting assignments will be on your own.  Group shooting session will be In Pisgah National Forest and along the Blue Ridge Parkway.  Participants in the class will gain a better understanding of the limitations of a camera's dynamic range and how to get the best exposure for printing.

Class dates and pricing for 2014 - TBD

Nature Up-Close

This curriculum is designed for advanced beginner to intermediate photographers who are interested in developing intermediate skills in close-up and macro photography using the 35mm SLR digital camera.  Participants should have a good working knowledge of their cameras.  


The sessions consist of a mix of classroom instruction and field exercises designed to build knowledge and skills in close-up photography.  Classroom instruction includes lecture on equipment requirements, light and managing backgrounds, and working with flowers and insects.  


Students will need a digital SLR camera with the instruction manual and accessories (lens, batteries, memory cards), and a quality tripod.  A digital point and shoot can be used if it offers manual control but some functions available on a digital SLR may not be available on such a camera. Students should also bring a flash, removable hot shoe flash preferred, and a lens with close focusing capability.  Students who do not have the required equipment are encouraged to wait until after the first session to make a purchase.  Equipment options will be covered in detail in the first class and you will have two weeks to purchase any additional equipment you may need.    


Class schedule for 2014:


April 27 & May 2-4        North Carolina Arboretum       http://www.ncarboretum.org/

You can sign up on-line by going to their website or you can call the North Carolina Arboretum at 828-665-2492.

Introduction to Photography

This curriculum is designed for beginning photographers who are interested in developing basic skills in photography using the 35mm SLR digital camera.  The sessions are a mix of classroom instruction and field exercises.  The subject material includes lectures on aperture, shutter speed, exposure and other camera controls.  


The goal of this class is to give the students a strong working knowledge of basic photography principles and camera controls.  Students will do exercises designed to help them use these new skills to have creative control. 


Students will need a digital SLR camera with the instruction manual and accessories (lens, batteries, memory cards), and tripod.  A digital point and shoot can be used if it offers manual control but some functions available on a digital SLR may not available on such a camera.  

Class schedule:

April 10-13, 2014     North Carolina Arboretum          http://www.ncarboretum.org/ 

For pricing and class availability, contact the North Carolina Arboretum directly at their web site for information.

Photographing the Natural World - Intermediate Photography

This curriculum is designed for advanced beginning to intermediate photographers who are interested in developing intermediate skills in photography using the 35mm SLR digital camera.  Participants should have a good working knowledge of their cameras.  


The sessions consist of a mix of classroom instruction and field exercises.  Classroom instruction includes lectures on exposure, composition and on seeing and effectively using light in photography.  You will develop an understanding of how light changes based on time of day and weather conditions and how to take advantage of this in your photography.  


Students will need a digital SLR camera with the instruction manual and accessories (lens, batteries, memory cards), and tripod.  A digital point and shoot can be used if it offers manual control but some functions available on a digital SLR may not available on such a camera.  The class will include some basic instruction on the use of flash so if you have a shoe mounted flash you should bring it.  A laptop computer with photo processing software is optional but helpful.


The class schedule:

2014 class availability TBD.