Photoshop JUMPSTART for Photographers

April 29, 2012 in Uncategorized

Photoshop JUMPSTART for Photographers
2 consecutive Tuesday Nights
June 5 and June 12
5:30-9pm
Location: TBA
Class only: $79
Class with Computer rental (optional): $85
The dirty little secret of digital photography….Editing! This is an introduction to Photoshop for photographers. We will look at the program interface and learn to navigate through the myriad of menus, panels and windows. We will look at effective strategies for file management and will look at the basic functions as they pertain to photography including color correction, levels, image size, adjustment layers and masking!…just enough to get you up and editing with confidence. We will be using Photoshop CS5 on our laptops, or you can bring your own.

Class Only: $79
 Class with Computer Rental: $85

Digital Workflow and Fine Art Printing

April 29, 2012 in Events, Featured

Work side-by-side with master printer Rich Milhorn as you learn to turn your photographs into printed works of art. Designed for students with a familiarity and comfort with digital photography and Photoshop, this workshop will elevate your understanding of the photographic print by concentrating on the following:

  • Preparing your images for printing
  • The importance of workflow
  • An introduction to color management
  • Creating a step-by-step printing approach

You will leave the workshop with a firm understanding of fine art printing. Each student will also walk away with at least one fine art print of his or her work that is suitable for framing. Please bring-2-3 images to work with.

This two session workshop will run on consecutive Tuesday evenings, June 26th and July 3, 2012, from 6:00-9:00 PM.
Cost: $89.

Location: TBA

 

 

About your instructor:

Rich Milhorn brings over 40 years of experience as a photographer, the past 9 of which have been devoted to digital photography and digital image processing. In 2005 he opened a digital photography services business, Milhorn Photographic Imaging, which provides fine art digital printing, film scanning, photo restoration, tutoring in digital photography (use of digital cameras & Photoshop instruction), and leading workshops. He is an adjunct instructor in the Photography Department at Fresno City College, Fresno, California, where he teaches classes in Photoshop, as well as digital and traditional film photography.

May Photo Contest: THE DRAMA OF SPORT

April 29, 2012 in Events, Featured

The May contest is OPEN! Capture the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat..send in your best SPORTS photos! Give us something that really shows the action, the drama, and the emotion of sports. Don’t forget to be aware of shutter speed….fast to freeze the action, slow to emphasize movement. Your images can range from your kid’s soccer or baseball game, to the the Super Bowl. What we are looking for is drama…we want even non-sports fan to be able to appreciate what you have captured.

This month we will leave the voting up to viewers! All photos will be posted on the website and facebook and will be open for voting! Final images are due on Sunday May 27 at 5pm.

Happy shooting!
J

April Contest—Winners Announced

April 3, 2012 in Uncategorized

Congratulations to the winners of the May Contest— KIDS!

First place, Rafaela Ruiz (Workshop valued up to $79)
Second place, Christan Williams ($25 Creative Digital Workshop Gift Certificate)
Third place, Kelly V ($25 Creative Digital Workshop Gift Certificate)

Rafaela Ruiz

First Place Winner: Rafaela Ruiz

 

 

Third Place Winner, Kelly V.

2nd place winner: Christan Williams

Introduction to DSLR Photography

January 27, 2012 in Events


GROUPON MEMBERS! PLEASE CALL US TO REGISTER FOR YOUR WORKSHOP: 307-4917

Want to learn how to get the most out of your new digital camera? This one-day workshop is for you.

The first part of this session will be an intensive introduction to photographic concepts, understanding aperture, shutter speed and ISO, basic camera operation, white balance, basic flash operation, understanding and getting a proper exposure.

The afternoon will give us time to cover esthetic choices, composition, and how to just make your images look better!

This is an excellent opportunity to learn the basics of photography in a short amount of time. The class will be taught by Carlos and Jonathan.Please bring your DSLR camera to the first class along with your camera operating manual if possible.. Class size is limited…please register early!

Choose from any of the upcoming dates:

May 19
SOLD OUT
June 23
July 21

The workshops will take place at La Quinta Inn
5077 North Cornelia Avenue
Fresno, CA
559-275-3700
9am-4pm
$79


Studio Lighting Workshop

January 14, 2012 in Events

Studio Lighting Workshop
Saturday, June 2
Saturday, August 4

Location TBA
Cost: $79

Learn the essential skills needed to make a compelling photographic portrait in a studio setting. We will cover different lighting effects using one and 2 setups. We will study light modifiers such as light boxes, umbrellas, on- and off-camera flash. This is a hands-on workshop…each participant will have plenty of time to work with our amazing models and will walk away with portfolio-ready images.

 Saturday, June 2, 9-4pm
 Saturday, August 4, 9-4pm

 


Digital Point & Shoot Workshop

December 10, 2011 in Uncategorized

GROUPON MEMBERS: PLEASE CALL (559) 307-4917 TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT ON YOUR DAY OF CHOICE.

Learn how to maximize the potential of your digital Point & Shoot camera.

You don’t have to spend a ton of cash to take a great photo.  Today’s point-and-shoot cameras offer amazing clarity, speed, performance and features.  In this 6-hour workshop we will look at the basic functions of today’s P&S cameras.  We’ll experiment with the different camera modes and will look at ways to take your camera beyond the basics using photographic techniques that are common to all types of cameras. We will also look at some of the advanced features of your camera so you can maximize your photo experience.

If you recently purchased a new camera, or have one that has been sitting idly for a while, this workshop will get you started on your photographic journey

Choose from one of these convenient dates:

Saturday, May 12, 2012 (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) — $69
Saturday, June 16 2012 (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) — $69
Saturday, July 14, 2012 (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) — $69

The workshops will take place at
La Quinta Inn
5077 North Cornelia Ave
Fresno, CA
Cost: $69.00

Gift Certificates Available

August 12, 2011 in Uncategorized

Here’s a great gift idea…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Creative Digital Workshop Gift Certificates are available and can be used for any of the services we offer including workshops, private lessons, portrait services, or studio rental.

Choose your amount:

$25

$50

$75

$100