'All About Digital' Photography and Photoshop Weekend Workshop

Intensive 2 Day Nature Photography Field and Workstation Workshop -
$425. up to 30 days before, then $465.

Rated Easy

October 15 - 16, 2011

Adirondack Digital Photo Woirkshop - photo by Carl Heilman during a summer landscapes workshop

Come and immerse yourself in all aspects of digital photography in this two day intensive, experiential nature photography and Photoshop workshop. Bring along all your photo gear for getting out in the woods and extending your photographic possibilites - and bring along your laptop - or work at one of our 4 workstations to learn how to maximize the full potential of your digital image files.

Please note - for anyone with allergies, there are cats in the house sometimes - which can be kept out of the office if needed...

Digital photograph taken by Carl Heilman II during a summer nature photography workshop

Learn about the art of seeing, Photoshop tricks, multiple exposures, RAW files, panoramas, compositing images, special effects, digital workflow, macro, wide angle, fisheye, telephoto, panning and blur, extension tubes, stabilization, hyperfocal settings, exposure, composition, making light work for you, filters, tripods, and photography basics. Enjoy maximizing your own potential as well as that of your equipment

Photo by Peter Scheer of digital photography workshop instructor Carl Heilman II with Peter's friend Neil at the camera

August is a wonderful mix of vibrant wildflowers, shimmering lakes, summer storms, gentle rain, bright blue skies of late summer cold fronts, summer haze, and soft detail. Please be prepared for any weather. An umbrella is a handy tool for moody showery weather...

Adirondack Digital photography by Carl Heilman II taken during an August natuer photography workshop

Adirondack photo workshop panorama taken by nature photographer, Carl Heilman II during a summer landscapes nature photo workshop

Digital imaging expert, Greta Heilman, has been wokring full time with Adobe Photoshop since 2001. She works full time here in the office with both scanned images from film and digital RAW files . She has been leading or assisting the Photoshop workshops here for most of that time and also tutors for private sessions. We are currently working with both Photoshop CS3 and CS2 in the office. Photoshop is required for the class. It s possible to download a 30 day trial version of Photoshop from www.adobe.com

Photographer, Carl Heilman, has been photographing the Adirondacks since the mid 1970's and has been working with digital image files since 1997. Join Carl for an intensive 2 day nature photography and Photoshop workshop, working to photograph the best of some of the wonderful landscapes within an hour of his Brant Lake office and experimenting with various techniques and equipment. While the workshop is for photographers of all levels you can learn much more if you have an understanding of basic camera techniques.

Adirondack photography workshop panorama of Whiteface from Connery Pond during an August nature photography workshop

Digital Photography and Photoshop Workshop Agenda

Saturday

- 9 AM - Introduction, meet the instructors, get acquainted
- 10 AM - 12:30 PM - Exploring the potential of a digital file and Photoshop Intro
- 12:30 - 1:30 PM - Lunch
- 1:30 to 2:30 PM - Go through the features and set up menus on a DSLR
- 3 PM to sunset - field photography

Note - Ending time in the evening will be determined by the weather conditions and the sunrise / sunset times during each workshop.

Sunday

- 9 to 12 AM - Photoshop techniques and enhancing the digital image files
- 12:30 - 1:30 PM - Lunch (provided)
- 1:30 to 4:30 PM - Photography shoot - macro / landscape / various techniques
- 4:30 PM - Workshop Ends

Adirondack photography workshop participant photographing at Chapel Pond during an August nature photography workshop

Adirondack digital photography workshop - Goldenrod and the High Peaks - taken by Carl Heilman II during an August summer landscapes photography workshop

I've had a few days to reflect on the workshop and wanted to mention again what a good experience it was. When I look at the photos I took it is obvious the combination of technical and artistic insight helped me do some things I had never done. I also know better why some things worked and some didn't. I believe I got what I was seeking - an increase of my skill level by a notch.

Even outside the photography and sense of accomplishment it was a great day with some nice people and a very positive vibe. I am definitely up for another workshop and might consider the week long trip you talked about...

Tom Carangelo

Adirondack digital photography workshop - photo taken by Carl Heilman II during a summer nature photography workshop - digital imaging work by Greta heilman

This workshop is rated EASY - most of the photography will be reasonably close to the road with some potential locations involving walking over moderately rough or rocky terrain, with hikes up to about a mile.

A maximum of 6 participants, allows plenty of opportunities for individual interaction during and between the photo shoots and digital darkroom work and time to work at each individual's ability level.

The workshop fee includes all instruction, handouts, and Sunday lunch - but does not include lodging or additional meals. Please bring along whatever you would like for food and drink through the day on Saturday and morning on Sunday. We will carpool as needed to photo locations.

We look forward to photographing with you and working with you on digital imaging tachniques.
Please contact us with any questions!

Greta,

I wanted to write and thank you for an excellent workshop back in July. I've been using my new found knowledge a lot, and am amazed at how much easier it is to get the color and effects I want on my photo reference.

The workshop really helped the pieces to fall into place. Maybe you should rename the workshop to "Photoshop for Photographers and Artists". I'd highly recommend it for anyone who works with photos for any reason.

Kathy Partridge

'All About Digital' Photography and Photoshop Weekend Workshop

Intensive 2 Day Nature Photography Field and Workstation Workshop - $425. up to 30 days before, then $465.

Digital Photography and Photoshop Workshop Agenda

Intensive 2 Day Nature Photography Field and Workstation Workshop -
$425. up to 30 days before, then $465.