Fine Art Nude Workshop

December 15, 2011 in Events, Featured

Saturday, March 24
9am-4pm
Creative Digital Workshops
$99 

SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THIS WORKSHOP!

This full-day workshop provides you with an introduction to fine art nude photography in a comfortable, intimidation-free environment where you will learn the essentials for getting started – including how to find and work with models, and tips for shooting in various styles.You’ll receive tips to help you find inspiration and challenge you creatively to develop your own ideas. We will explore various studio lighting techniques and will explore composition, posing and directing models. This workshop is suitable for a broad range of photographers, from beginning to advanced.

Gift Certificates Available

December 12, 2011 in Uncategorized

Here’s an idea for a great Holiday gift…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Digital Point & Shoot Workshop

December 10, 2011 in Events

GROUPON MEMBERS: PLEASE CALL (559) 478-7304 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.

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, January 28, 2012 (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) — $69
Saturday, February 18, 2012 (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) — $69
Saturday, March 17, 2012 (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) — $69
Saturday, April 14, 2012 (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) — $69
Saturday, May 12, 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

All classes take place at Creative Digital Workshops
754 P Street, Fresno, CA
Cost: $69.00

Z-Card Shoot

November 29, 2011 in Uncategorized

Z-Card Shoot! Every model/actor needs one!

We have a special offer with Kelli Torrence of Forever Adored that will be taking place on Jan 18th and 29th only!$50 and 2 hours of your time will get you a completed Z-card aka Comp Card. Included: Hair and Makeup, Assistance in choosing ONE outfit, measurements taken, one professionally retouched head shot, one professionally retouched full body shot & a digital copy with print release!At the end of your 2 hour shoot you will actually get to pick your favorite shots for your comp card and in 3 days you will have your digital copy! Space is VERY LIMITED & you may only bring 1 person with you to the shoot.We can only take 7 people per day so please email me ASAPif you would like to sign up :) We will not be able to take walk-ins for this.Additional options such as airbrush makeup and comp card prints will also be available!

Payment

YOU MUST HAVE A SCHEDULED TIME WITH KELLI IN ORDER TO ATTEND!

FULL PAYMENT: $50
 
Click here to make a deposit payment.

 

Photoshop Top to Bottom: 3-module series

November 6, 2011 in Uncategorized

Join us for Module 2, beginning January 3rd!

Once you have captured your digital image, your photographic process is only half way complete. Taught by professional photographer and instructor, Rich Milhorn, this three-module course is designed to give you a top-to-bottom understanding of this important tool and to give you the skills and knowledge needed to improve your images immediately. At the end of each module you will have a clear understanding of how best to integrate Photoshop into your digital workflow. Modules may be purchased individually or as a set of all three classes.

Prices

Individual Modules: $129

All Modules: $329 SAVE 15%

 MODULE 1

3 Consecutive Tuesdays: Nov 29, Dec 6 and Dec 13

6pm-9pm
Creative Digital Workshops

Computer Rental

 MODULE 2

3 Consecutive Tuesdays: Jan 3, 10 and 17

6pm-9pm
Creative Digital Workshops

Computer Rental

MODULE 3

3 Consecutive Tuesdays: Feb 21, 28 and March 6

6pm-9pm
Creative Digital Workshops

Computer Rental

SERIES OF ALL 3 MODULES — Save 15%

Computer Rental

DESCRIPTIONS:

MODULE I: APPROACHING THE PROGRAM

3 Consecutive Tuesdays: Nov 29, Dec 6 and Dec 13

TOPICS:

  • User Interface
  • Color Settings & Preferences
  • Designing Your Work Space
  • Color Modes, Bit Depth & Color Space
  • Using Bridge to Organize & Navigate
  • File Formats
  • File Naming Strategies
  • Opening & Rotating Images
  • Fitting Images on the Screen
  • Understanding Levels (the Histogram)
  • Understanding Curves
  • Introduction to Layers

 


MODULE 2: MOVE BEYOND THE BASICS

3 Consecutive Tuesdays: Jan 3, 10 and 17

TOPICS:

  • Automated Image Adjustments (Yes or No)
  • Working in Adjustment Layers
  • Adjusting Brightness & Contrast
  • Correcting with Levels
  • Correcting with Curves
  • Color Balance, Hue & Saturation & Selective Color
  • Using Selections to Isolate Details
  • Basic Layer Masking
  • Clean-up & Retouching

MODULE 3: FINISHING YOUR IMAGE

3 Consecutive Tuesdays: Feb 21, 28 and March 6

TOPICS:

  • Advanced Selection Techniques
  • Blend Modes
  • Advanced Layer Masking
  • Black & White Conversion Methods
  • Photoshop Filters
  • Creating & Using Actions
  • Adobe Camera RAW Adjustments
  • Getting Ready to Print: Flattening and Sizing
  • Sharpening Strategies

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.

Introduction to DSLR Photography

September 27, 2011 in Events

2012 Dates to be announced this week!

Saturday, March 3, 9am-4pm
Creative Digital Workshops
754 P Street, Downtown Fresno
9am-4pm
$79

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, basic flash operation, understanding and getting a proper exposure, and composition. Plan to send several of your images prior to the class which we will use for a group discussion.

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!


Studio Lighting Workshop

July 14, 2011 in Events

Studio Lighting Workshop
9am-4pm
Creative Digital Workshops
754 P Street, Fresno
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, February 11, 9-4pm
 Saturday, June 2, 9-4pm
 Saturday, August 4, 9-4pm

 


Studio Rental

July 13, 2011 in Uncategorized

$20/hour

2 spaces available. Lights and backdrops available.

Call to arrange a visit or to reserve space: (559) 478-7304