Wednesday, February 10th – 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Mastering Digital Printing – David Saffir instructor $99 for both evenings (Part 1 of a 2 part workshop)

Join us for this intensive fine art printing course that will help you make the kind of prints you want, when you want them. The principles and techniques taught will apply to the majority of current color inkjet printers with the focus on Epson, HP and Canon. We will cover the process from start to finish, preparing the image for print, setting up the printer, adjusting your software for the best results, screen calibration and screen to print matching, the printing process, evaluating the finished print, troubleshooting, and if time permits, an introduction to print coating and finishing. We will make, evaluate, and correct prints during the class. We will chose 3-5 images from the students and turn into finished prints, so please bring a few images. (Part 2 will be held on 2/17/10.) Workshop Enrollment ...

Thursday, February 11th - 7pm - 10pm

Photoshop 201 - Advanced Output and Features, David Green instructor, $59 (Sign up for all 3 for just $150, a savings of $27)

In this class, we review Output: Printing, images for web/email, color space and high-end press will all be covered. From there, we will cover batch and action automation. Then we will take your Photoshop mastery to the next level with tips for Bridge, Camera Raw and customizing your workspace. (Take one class, or take all three. They will be organized to offer the most benefit whether you take them all or not. HOWEVER, you will be expected to have a basic level of Photoshop and computer knowledge, or to have taken Photoshop 101 through 103.) To get the most out of the class, please bring a laptop with Photoshop loaded. CS4 is recommended, but not required. Most of the topics are supported in earlier versions of Photoshop. (Photoshop 202 on 2/18/10 and Photoshop 203 on 2/25/10.) Workshop Enrollment ...

2010 – The Year of Great Photography

Good news! It’s not too late to make one more resolution for 2010. There are so many stories about people and the resolutions they make – and just as many about how quickly in to the new year they’re broken. This year make a resolution you’ll love to keep – to make better photographs. Each year we pause and consider how we are going to make this one better than the last. We resolve to lose weight, exercise more, eat better, spend more time with family and friends - all excellent resolutions to be sure. Why not take a new approach this year and make a photography resolution. What is it you would like to accomplish this year in terms of your photography? Where do you want to be a year from now? Take some time to refocus on what you love and make an action plan for success. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Photo book - Make a photo book of your best pictures of 2009, or your family’s vacation, high points from the kids’ year, the beautiful flowers from your garden, memorable sports shots, or the crazy poses your pet makes. The possibilities are endless. There is such a variety of books available too, from soft cover to leather bound, 10 shots on up, template driven or custom designed. It’s all up to you. Choose a theme. Pick your best shots, edit as necessary, download the software, arrange the images to tell a story, add text, if appropriate, upload the images, place your order, share the results!
Calendar - Make a calendar for family and friends of special moments from last year – or get started on one that you will send to everyone at the end of this year. Set aside a folder where you store photos throughout the year so they will be handy in November when it’s time to create your calendar for holiday giving. We were lucky to receive a couple of calendars as gifts. It is really fun to relive some events from last year and they can be inspirational as well. I love to see what other photographers are shooting and it gives me ideas for my own portfolio too. It’s a unique way to keep in touch and show what the family has been up to, instead of just talking about it.
Improve on or learn a skill – How are you going to take your photography to the next level? Do you want to finally understand how to use that flash? Is it time to take the leap from auto mode to aperture or shutter priority – or *gasp* maybe even manual mode?! Do you want to really understand your camera? Will you discover how to compose a great image? Are you in a rut and need a new perspective? Got creativity? Books and internet resources abound. Better yet - get personalized guidance with individual sessions or small group classes on these topics and more at the studio. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact us! We can help!
Rekindle your passion – Why did you pick up a camera in the first place? Did you want to capture those beautiful landscapes or the innocence of a child at play? Or maybe it was to explore the often unseen world available only with macro photography? Are you captivated by patterns, old buildings, or wildlife? Get back to basics. Focus on what got you excited about photography in the first place. Approach it from a new perspective. Get a new piece of equipment to make it easier or better – and learn how to use it. Involve a fellow photographer and share your photography passion.
Challenge yourself – Shoot only black and white for 30 days – or longer. Shoot with only one lens. Take one picture on the same day of every month. Take a picture of the same thing outdoors (a tree, for example) on the same day each month to see how it changes throughout the year. Pick a challenge and stick to it. See what you learn and how it improves your photography. You’ll be surprised at what you discover.
There are many more options – it’s all up to you. Once you’ve selected your resolution, break it down step by step. Next identify a time frame. Identify how you will know you’ve reached your goal. Locate resources and tools you will need to reach success. This is where the Center can help. Contact us for classes and/or individualized instruction. We’d love to help you take your photography to the next level. Have a great year – and happy shooting!

We are located at:
28368 Constellation Rd., Suite 340
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

(661)904-2092
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