PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS - 2012

In the Atlanta metro area, explore the creative aspects of photography. From architecture and landscapes to people and business, including private lessons and creative coaching.

*Dates will be posted here when the workshop schedule is available. If there is no date listed you can pre-register to indicate your interest (no obligation, no payment due).

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Learn to use your digital SLR camera, in this fun and informative one day seminar. Bring your camera, media card, fresh battery and your manual. Limited to 9 students.

Topics include:

• basic camera controls
• aperture, shutter, exposure control & white balance
• accessories and memory cards
• image resolution, file formats, file storage

March 03, 2012 - 9:30am-5:00pm
Tuition: $ 145 (lunch included)
Levels: Beginner
Prerequisite:  None

These classes fill up fast so enroll today to save your place.
Location: Jasper, Georgia (exact location will be sent after registration)

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This intermediate photography class for digital photographers will teach you more advanced visual and technical skills with your camera. Limited to 9 students.

Topics will include:

• advanced exposure control
• intro to using Flash
• shooting "raw" vs. jpegs
• basic image workflow, raw conversion
• intro to Adobe Lightroom for image processing & library
• intro to composition

Next Class: April 14, 2012- 9:30am-5:00pm
Tuition: $ 145 (lunch included)
Levels: Beginner +       
Prerequisite:  Photo 101 or the equivalent

These classes fill up fast so enroll today to save your place.
Location: Jasper, Georgia (exact location will be sent after registration)

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This one-day workshop will provide hands-on practical information and practice in the use of your electronic camera flash (not the flash built-in to the camera - this class is for accessory flash units).  Learn techniques for using your flash, including fill flash, bounce flash, indoor and outdoor use and more. Limited to 10 students.

Learn how to control the light, shadows, and contrast. Additional techniques for using attachments that will improve the light.   

Bring your camera and flash (and manuals if you have them) to class.

Next Class: April 28, 2012 - 9:30am-5:00pm
Tuition: $ 145 (lunch included)
Levels: Beginner + 
Prerequisite:  Photo 101 or the equivalent

These classes fill up fast so enroll today to save your place.
Location: Jasper, Georgia (exact location will be sent after registration)

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Join in a Photo Field Trip. Come out and shoot with the group, get some in-the-field instruction, have fun and explore new locations.

Photo Field Trips are - fun, social gathering and you can learn a little photography too. All levels of photographers are welcome.

*Dates will be posted here when other FIELD TRIPS are scheduled. If you would like to receive our emails on workshop and studio updates - please sign up for our email newsletter - it is the best way to find ut about new classes and schedule updates.

These Field Trips fill up fast so pre-register today to save your place.

$35  to $55 -depends on locations and times.

Location: varies (exact location will be sent after registration)

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Introduction to Adobe Lightroom 3 - improve your workflow, manage your image files, process RAW images, create slideshows, make prints - all within Lightroom

Quickly download images from your camera to your computer. Automatically rename files, organize folders, and even add metadata to photos as you import them.

Create Multiple Catalogs, for your personal fine art work and a separate catalog for your business or family portraits. Archive a catalog for later use or to transfer to another computer.

Develop your photographs with precise, easy-to-use tools for globally correcting white balance, exposure, tone curves, lens distortion, and color casts; working with presets (and creating your own).

Work with 'collections' to organize your images by client, topic, portfolio, or any criteria you want.

Learn how to use the print module, assemble and print high-quality contact sheets and slide shows for client presentation (includes a discussion on photo quality printers).

The price on the email was incorrect - sorry for the inconvenience' The correct price for this workshop is $185.

Tuition: $185 (lunch included) - class limited to 6 students
Levels: Intermediate Photographer - BEGINNER with LightRoom 
Prerequisite:  Photo 101 or the equivalent, some experience with Photoshop (or Elements) is helpful but not necessary.

These classes fill up fast so enroll today to save your place.
Location: Jasper, Georgia (exact location will be sent after registration)

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The Southeastern Railway Museum - Night Shoot - this once a year opportunity to photograph at night at the amazing Railway Museum. Light painting with flash and flashlights will be demonstrated. Group size is limited - don't miss out this year. Your entry fee to the museum is included in the tuition.

Join the Email list to find out about the next class.
Tuition: $45  - must be registered and prepaid to participate.

An entry pass is necessary and will be sent and will be sent approx. 7 days before the workshop.

Next Workshop - June 9, 2012  - 6pm to Midnight.

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Thanks again for such a great workshop and sharing your VAST amount of knowledge with us this evening!   It was hard to remove myself from my comfort zone but I really enjoyed it and I look forward to more workshops!     Nicole

These classes fill up fast so enroll today to save your place.
Location: Southeastern Railway Museum, Duluth, GA.

Historic Oakland Cemetery - Night Shoot - this once a year opportunity to photograph at night in the historic cemetery. Light painting with flash and flashlights will be demonstrated. Group size is limited - don't miss out this year. A portion of the workshop fee is donated to the Historic Oakland Foundation.

Join the Email list to find out about the next class.
Tuition: $45  - must be registered and prepaid to participate.

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A parking pass is necessary for afterhours parking in Oakland
and will be sent approx. 7 days before the workshop.

I had such a great time last night at Oakland Cemetary.  I've wanted to do this workshop with you since I first heard about it...and it did NOT disappoint.   I can't wait to do it again.  Thanks for arranging such a great night.      Toni

Thanks again for such a great workshop and sharing your VAST amount of knowledge with us this evening!   It was hard to remove myself from my comfort zone but I really enjoyed it and I look forward to more workshops!     Nicole

This class fill up very fast so enroll today to save your place.
Location: Historic Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta GA

Want to learn studio lighting? This class will introduce you to a variety of studio lighting equipment and techniques. Lighting equipment from the DIY to the professional strobe/flash gear will be discussed and demontrated. Subject matter is still life (also know as table-top or product), including techniques to work with difficult subjects like glass and metal. Composition and styling techniques will be demonstrated. This workshop is part information & demo and part hands-on.

Tuition: $ 185 (lunch included) - class limited to 12 students
Levels: Intermediate Photographer 
Prerequisite:  Photo 102 or the equivalent, some experience with Strobe/Flash is helpful but not necessary.

*Dates will be posted here when the schedule is available. If you would like to receive our emails on workshop and studio updates - please sign up for our email newsletter - it is the best way to find out about new classes and schedule updates.

These classes fill up fast so enroll today to save your place.
Location: Jasper, Georgia (exact location will be sent after registration)

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Next Class - a 4 part class, starting in Winter 2012

An Essential Guide to the Business of Photography.
For full-time or part-time, professional photographers and emerging professional photographers, a successful photography business can be yours with an introduction to the right tools. Start with specific business practices necessary for the photography industry; which contracts and forms are essential, how to charge for your work, basics of running a small business, marketing and advertising techniques, insurance, copyright and much more. The workshop is lead by Judith Pishnery, an experienced, working professional photographer; additional industry pros may provide some of the workshop content. Workshop includes comprehensive workbook with industry specific handouts, resources, and more.

Workshop in Atlanta - a 4 part class, staring in Winter 2012(1 -5hr class, every 2 weeks) 9:30am - 3pm (30 minute lunch break -bring your own lunch - with Q&A)

• Section 1 - Business Start up - January 14, 2012
• Section 2 - Getting Noticed - January 28, 2012
• Section 3 - Finanacial Management - February 11, 2012

• Section 4 - Legal Issues, Contracts - February 25, 2012

Tuition: $135 per class (each of the 4) or $475 if you sign up for all 4 (a $65 discount). Emerging-Pro Business workshop
Pre-Register NOW - class size will be limited to 18.

(Final registration for these classes will be at the Showcase School website - be sure to sign up for their school updates as a reminder - these classes fill up quickly)

**Workshop Participant comments **

I just wanted to thank you again for all of the information that you shared with us in class. I have been trying to find someone who would give me insight into the real world of professional photography. Your class was exactly what I was looking for. The workbook is very good - I will have to work my way through it. I hope to take some more of your classes or go to some of your workshops very soon. Thanks again for info.
Stan.... / Business of Photography

Thanks again...I very much enjoyed my two days of photographic immersion. You are so incredibly knowledgeable. One of my prior co- workers asked how your seminar was. I told her to imagine my explaining our business in two days. ..ha! She quickly understood. The amount of information to process is mammoth, but then...I have always known that. I want to do this...thank you for helping get me started. And...just for the record...I have travelled too!! HA! Hope to see you again soon in another workshop or other photographic arena.
Judy.... / Business of Photography

First, let me start by saying that the seminar over the weekend was chock full o' information I had never even considered as becoming a professional photographer. Your insight into the business and your completely open and honest explanation was absolutely well receipted and appreciated by those in the class. It was a truly enjoyable session and your no-non-sense approach to teaching, which is much like my approach, was refreshing, engaging, and all around FUN! I feel quite honored and lucky to have met such a well-respected and successful professional as yourself. I do look forward to fostering a closer personal and professional relationship with you.
Heather .... / Business of Photography

I wanted to thank you for an absolutely brilliant seminar this weekend. I have a great appreciation and respect for an instructor that comes to class with a well-defined outline of topics to cover. And to have the instructor follow that outline with such ease definitely attests to the vast expertise you have. I also appreciate your openness to sharing resources. This is one of the best seminars I have attended and certainly the one that I have gained the most information from. I still cannot believe how much information you covered in two days.
Donna .... / Business of Photography

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Link to travel workshops

Interested in photography travel destination workshops? We are working on a new schedule for 2012 - please let us know where you would like to go.

Private Lessons / tutoring / 2011 > more info

• Schedule your Private Photo Lessons or Custom workshop.
• Please email for a schedule and info on specific tutoring
• Available for Photo 101/102, etc; Studio & Location Lighting;
• Lightroom & Photoshop instruction; and more...
• Custom workshops for groups of 4 or more can be scheduled.
• Pre-payment required to schedule any private lesson

A select amount of new private lesson students will be taken during this time. Please contact us and we will let you know the availabilty if you are interested in private lessons.

Business of Photography - starts January 2012> more info

Indepth Business of Photography class - see info above or visit the Showcase School website to register.

Atlanta Nights - February 25, 2012> more info

With Atlanta as your backdrop, explore the depths and surprises of creative night photography.
From equipment and camera settings to existing light and specific techniques

• The magical possibilities of low-light photography
• White balance for night exposures
• Exposure
• Metering
• Long exposures and lenses
• Digital noise
• Top tips and more!

Atlanta Nights - March 24, 2012> more info

With Atlanta as your backdrop, explore the depths and surprises of creative night photography.
From equipment and camera settings to existing light and specific techniques

• The magical possibilities of low-light photography
• White balance for night exposures
• Exposure
• Metering
• Long exposures and lenses
• Digital noise
• Top tips and more!