by Osprey Photo Workshops & Tours | Jan 4, 2013 | Digital Cameras, Lighting, Photo Editing, Photo Workshops
Intro to the Digital Darkroom (7, 8, & 10 Feb 13)
Norfolk Botanical Gardens
Instructor – Irene Hinke-Sacilotto
Limited class size for personalized instruction – maximum 10 students
Dates:
Thu & Fri, 7 AND 8 Feb 2013 (Time: 6:30-9:30 PM)
Sun, 10 Feb 2013 (Time: 1:00–4:00 PM)
Description:
In this class you will learn digital editing skills using Adobe Photoshop Elements 10/11, the basic computer editing program used by most non-pro photographers. It is designed as a refresher course for those who attended the previous photo editing class at NBG this summer and those who have rudimentary knowledge of the program but wish to learn more. Both the Organizer module used to load, tag, rate, & locate images and the Editor will be covered. Included is information on cropping, straightening, reducing noise, and sharpening images plus adjusting contrast, exposure, and color saturation. Tips include how to create and use selections; remove distractions; add text; alter file size for e-mail, web, and print applications; and utilize layers and masks. Instruction is based on Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 & 11 Software & PC Computers. Students should be familiar with rudimentary PC and digital camera operation.
Time has been set aside between Friday evening and Sunday afternoon to allow participants the opportunity to practice techniques discussed in class on their own and to bring questions to class. With the small class size, the instructor will be able to customize instruction for individual needs.
For details contact me at ospreyphot@aol.com or 410 679-2873
or Norfolk Botanical Gardens (sponsor) nofolkbotanicalgarden.org/programs-events/calendar 757 441-5830
by Osprey Photo Workshops & Tours | Dec 22, 2012 | Dawn, Lighting, Outer Banks, Photo Workshops, Sunrise
Weather forecasts on the barrier islands along the Mid-Atlantic coast seem to be wrong as often as they are correct, perhaps due to the influence of the ocean and surrounding water. This proved to be true this December when I was visiting the Outer Banks where I will be conducting a photo workshop next spring. The second week was initially supposed to be sunny but clouds covered the sun on most days. For the last day on the island, clouds were predicted again. But the eternal optimist, I rose early to checked conditions. To my surprise, a hint of color was appearing along the horizon. I dressed in a flash, grabbed my camera & tripod and headed to the beach. My effort was rewarded with great predawn colors before clouds again obscured the sun. The lesson is to never give up. The darkest clouds often reveal a silver lining. See the results.
For early morning photography, I try to be on site approximately 45 minutes before sunrise to plan the shot and capture the best color. For sunset, don’t give up too soon. It is often well after the sun drops below the horizon that the best colors appear.
Today apps for smart phones and IPADs provide you with info on sunrise/sunset times, position of the sun, phases of the moon, tides and more. Thank God for technology.
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by Osprey Photo Workshops & Tours | Nov 17, 2012 | Digital Cameras, Lighting, Photo Workshops, Silhouettes, Wildlife
Effective uses of backlighting with digital photography. Samples follow: rim/hair lighting, emphasize translucence, & create a silhouette.
Rim/hair light – when light traces the outline of the subject.
Translucence – light passes through part of subject such as a bird’s feathers, fabric or water.
Silhouette – high contrast. Subject is black and is set against a colorful lit background. Is recognizable by its outline alone and is not superimposed on other objects so that it blends with them creating a single shape.
