Photography Workshops 2008

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Learn something new - Photographic learning adventures. Join in a Pisconeri Workshops for a creative learning experience. Make your next vacation/trip a learning experience!

• Don't miss your opportunity to study with this dyamic instructor in great locations.
• Custom Workshops available for Groups of 4 or more.
• Pre-register now to hold your place. Lists are forming for all workshops.
• At this time - Trips to Europe are suspended for 2008, due to the high exchange rate of the dollar vs. the euro is a concern and has caused us to suspend the European based trips.
  
• *** All workshop dates and fees are subject to change,
  please check the schedule for updates. ***

NOTES & UPDATES - 06/08/07:

• It's been a very busy year and we are working on a new monthly workshop schedule for phtography & culinary - these will be posted soon and a new email update will be sent.
• I've teaching at SCAD/Atlanta which is fabulous, for over a year now, if you're thinking of a photography school (under grad or graduate level), this is the only place you should consider.
• In addition, we have had a new home and studio built, it was finally completed and we moved in Sept 07. This consumed more of our time than anticipated (and cost more too), but it is nice to be in our new location - Jasper, Ga - in the metro Atlanta area. (I can't say this was the most pleasant experience I have had, and do join the group of people who have had new homes built in saying "NEVER AGAIN!" ). We've been planning to post photos, but have been to busy to really decorate, so we do hope to get it together this summer.

Workshops

Pisconeri Workshops are designed for photographers of all levels who are looking for dynamic, creative, learning experiences. The Workshops are an opportunity to learn from an outstanding professional photographer and educator through hands-on-instruction, field trips, and travel experiences. All Workshops are for photographers with fully adjustable (focus, shutter, aperture) digital or film cameras. Workshops are limited to small groups of students to insure an intimate and individualized, productive atmosphere.

Instructor - Judith Pishnery

The workshop mentor/instructor, Judith Pishnery has been immersed in the field of photography for over 20 years. From any early age she was always artistic and when she discovered photography her future was determined. She has worked with corporate, editorial and advertising clients creating images to embellish brochures, magazines and other printed materials. In addition she creates imaginative still life photographs and captures the beauty, mystery and splendor of many locations throughout the US and abroad. Along with creating photographs, she has been sharing her passion and expertise by teaching photography students in several art colleges for more than 18 years, and is currently a photography professor at SCAD-Atlanta. Join in a workshop with this dynamic mentor, improve your photography skills, create more exciting photographs and enjoy the process.

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Register to secure your place in any workshop, or pre-register to express your interest in future workshops and hold a place on the waiting list.

Atlanta, Georgia & the Southeast US

In the South’s largest, dynamic city, explore the creative aspects of photography. From architecture and landscapes to people and business, including private lessons and creative coaching.

Business of Photography - annual workshop
August 2 & 3, 2008 - Registration closes on July 25th
2 day seminar, $325

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; what 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.

2 Day workshop in Atlanta - More Info / Register NOW!
Tuition: $325 -2 day. Emerging-Pro Business workshop
E-mail for more details and to request the outline.
Date: August 2 & 3, 2008
Deadline for registration online: July 25, 2008
Location: Atlanta, Cobb Galleria Center

PHOTOGRAPHY 101- group class

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 10 students.
Topics include:
* basic camera controls
      - aperture, shutter, exposure control & white balance
* accessories and memory cards
* image resolution, file formats, file storage
* printing options and printers
* basic photo compositions, tips & techniques for great photos
* Intro to Photoshop and basic image enhancement
Tuition: $ 95,     July 19, 9:30am-4:00pm
Location: Jasper, Georgia (exact location will be sent after registration)
Levels: Beginner         Prerequisite:  None

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PHOTOGRAPHY 102- group class

This intermediate photography class for digital photographers will teach you more advanced visual and technical skills with your camera. Limited to 10 students.

Topics will include:

• advanced composition and lens choices
• low-light and night photography
• shooting "raw"
• basic image workflow, raw conversion,
• basic image editing using Photoshop
  

Tuition: $ 95,     August - 16, 9:30am-4:00pm
Location: Jasper, Georgia (exact location will be sent after registration)
Levels: Beginner +        Prerequisite:  Photo 101 or the equivalent

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Private Lesson Tutoring
Available times

Rates of private lessons vary by content and class size.

Private Lessons / tutoring - see choices below

2008
Tuesday – Thursday :: 9:30am- 6pm
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays :: please email for a schedule

Custom workshops for groups of 4 or more can be scheduled.

Pre-payment required to schedule any private lesson,
lessons are booked 2 - 3 weeks in advance. Register Now

$70/hour . minimum 1hour (up to 3 hrs per lesson) **
*1st Lesson - 2 hour minimum
*Client Location - 2 hour minimum
** additional students for same lesson $15/each up to 4; $12/each- 5 or more.
Private lessons/tutoring is booked 2-3 weeks in advance, the schedule fills up quickly.

*gift certificates purchased in 2007 will be at the 2007 rate.

Business Consultation

Business Consultations for photography business start-ups, development and planning. E-mail for more details & to discuss your specific goals. Your consultation will be tailored to your goals. Schedule your consultation to get started (ongoing, year round).

$125/per hour
*1st Lesson - 2 hour minimum
*Client Location - 2 hour minimum
** additional students for same lesson $45/each up to 4; $35/each- 5 or more.
Private lessons/tutoring/business-consultaion is booked 2-3 weeks in advance, the schedule fills up quickly.

Outside Atlanta - call or email for an individual quote.

Digital Photography 101- private lessons

This is a basic camera and photography lesson for those using either a fully adjustable compact digital camera or a digital-SLR*.  Topics covered include:

• basic camera functions - aperture, shutter, and exposure control
• image resolution and file formats
• white balance
• accessories and memory cards
• file storage and printing options
• basic photographic composition

Assignments and review of photos will augment the lesson/discussion and help you to improve your photography.  Bring your camera and your manual to the first lesson.

Prerequisite:  None

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Photoshop Instruction - private lessons

Photoshop for photographers, from basic to advanced techniques. Lessons will concentrate on tools, techniques and controls to enhance, correct and maximize your images. Computer proficiency is a pre-requisite, as well as having your own computer and program for practice. Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced lessons are available.

Register for private lessons.

Learn the fundamentals of photographic lighting. Discover how to manipulate the quality of light using such studio tools as umbrellas, soft boxes, grids, snoots, etc, and use of hand-held light meters. Can be applied to studio or location photography projects

Prerequisite: Photography 101, 102 or equivalent in skills

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Creative Coaching, Portfolio Development

Private, individualized lessons for beginners to starting professionals.
E-mail for more details & to discuss your specific goals.

Your lessons will provide professional instruction, reviews of your photography work, assignments and practice sessions. Lessons are available in a wide variety of topics for beginners just learning the technical and creative aspects, flash usage, etc., to emerging and professional photographers interested in new techniques for studio or location; camera usage - 35mm to 4x5; lighting techniques - strobe, tungsten and location, for people, products/still life and locations; digital/Photoshop techniques; and alternative processes. Discover new techniques and practices, apply creative processes. Schedule your lessons to get started (ongoing, year round).

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Corporate Training & Consultation for photography

Corporate consultation and training for photography :: digital photography studio set-up, equipment consultation, equipment training for camera usage, lighting, etc, image management, photoshop training, print and web services.
E-mail for more details & to discuss your specific goals.

My location (Jasper, GA)---$150/per hour or $1200/per day
Your location--(Atlanta)---------------------$200/per hour or $1600/per day
Outside Atlanta - call or email for an individual quote.

Atlanta Nights - Night Photography Class
coming - September 20 - in conjunction with the Showcase School.

Explore the creativity and surprises of night photography.

With Atlanta as your backdrop, learn the possibilities of night and low light photography. In this workshop, digital photographers will begin with an info session that discusses equipment choices and instruction on techniques of night & low-light photography; then a class field trip to photograph an interesting Atlanta location and concludes with an on-line review. Info and instructional handout will be sent after registration. Location information will be provided in class.

Dates: September 20, 2008
Next class - $tba

This class takes place at the Showcase School - please register there - when the new schedule is posted.

Registration is required for all Photo Adventures

Photo Adventures are open to all levels of photographers wanting help with camera usage, creative photo techniques, the opportunity to learn from a professional and skilled teacher, and the fun to explore the city with other photographers.

Additional information and meeting location will be sent after registration.

visit www.atlantaphotoadventures.com for Atlanta Photo Field trips

- please email us and let us know you're interested.

Prices range from $35 to $105 per person (based on location and hours)
registration closes, one week before the scheduled field trip/photo walk

Other Atlanta Adventures include:

• Midtown Atlanta
• Historic Neighborhoods - Grant Park & Inman Park
• Decatur
• Marietta
• a Full Moon Night @ Historic Oakland Cemetery
• and other metro sites.
• Atlanta night skylines - various locations.
• Garden Photo Walk
• A Day in the country
• North Georgia towns and sites
• custom field trips available with 4 or more participants

Please email us for the schedule, sign our email list to receive updates.

Photo Field Trip
Next Field Trip - TBA 2008 Mystery Location in the South East
(Friday early evening to Sunday afternoon)

If you are interested in a fun weekend photo adventure - small cities to countrysides - all within easy driving distance from Atlanta. Friday night will start with an informative lecture and sharing of images, possibly a night shoot after dinner. Saturday will be in the field with on-sight instruction during the day, followed by a group dinner (included in tuition). Sunday offers more photographic opportunities in the field and additional demos and instruction.

Future Field Trip weekends will explore exciting locations in the SouthEast. Could it be Charleston, SC; Savannah, Ga; Jekyll Island, Ga; the Smokey Mtns, NC; North Georgia or some other photo adventure? Wherever we go, it will a fun, photographic adventure.

Dates: TBA 2008
Tuition: $325 (does not include lodging or transportation).

Lodging will be approx. $100-$150/night per room | single or double occupancy, bring a friend and share the room. You are welcome to make your own arrangements and meet at the designated workshop hotel.

Next Field Trip - TBA

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Travel Photography Workshop
Next Class - TBA - usually only once a year

Learn the art of travel photography by visiting Atlanta as you've never seen it before!  Instructor Judy Pishnery will guide you via MARTA in recording the best of Atlanta - it's places, people, and uniqeness.  You will visit Atlanta landmarks, which could include stops at Centennial Park, the Varsity, the Fox Theatre, the Margaret Mitchell house, as well as a few surprises!  Play tourist in your backyard before you go on vacation!

Prerequisite:  Photo 101, Digital 101, or equivalent skills.
Class Limit:  10 Travel Photographers
Next Class: TBA
Time: tba
Tuition: $TBA

Photography in Provence - St. Rémy, France

Visual inspiration is provided by historic Roman structures, gothic Abbeys, feudal Chateaux, quaint villages and street markets, as well as beautiful French countrysides, farms, fields and vineyards. A true visual feast for the photographic artist as you explore the sites and cultural beauty of southern France

This is an incredible location with marvelous, diverse photographic opportunities for Black and White and color color photographers. If you haven't visited and photographed in this area of France - it is a must, if you've been before - try it now with a photo group. Beautiful picturesque villages, markets, Roman ruins, monuments from the Middle-ages, natural springs and ochre cliffs, vineyards, olive orchards and more. St. Rémy provides the perfect quiet, picturesque village, with a photo-themed hotel, as a base for exploring the region.

Class begins with an informal get-together, introductions and group dinner on
the first night @ 6pm.
Class ends on final day with final review and Q&A after breakfast.

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A marvelous photographic feast; villages, ruins, markets, wild flamingoes, Roman architecture, sunlight, ochre cliffs, and more. Color photographers will marvel at the overwhelming burst of color and light at every turn; black and white photographers will marvel at the crisp light and contrast. Visits to Arles, the Pont du Gard, Luberon Mtns & villages of Roussillon, Gorde and the Senanque Abbey, the Carmargue & the village of Sts. Marie de la Mer - and many more picture perfect locations.

For all photographers with a good, basic knowledge of camera operation, exposure measurement and shooting techniques. Digital preferred.

(Class limited to 4 students)
5 days, in St.Rémy, France, and the surrounding region.
Adv.Beginner - Pro workshops

*please let us know if you're interested - we have currently suspended our Europe trips, due to the high exchange rate, which has unforturnately increased the cost of these workshops.

From Medievil to Renaissance, from city to quaint village and picturesque countryside. Italy provides a wealth of visual inspiration that inspired the Renaissance masters like Da Vinci and Michelangelo and can now inspire you.

The region of Umbria in Italy holds vast photographic opportunities for the color and BW photographer. It is an area to savour for its rich history, delightful cuisine, wealth of art treasures, historic sites, shopping diversity and photographic inspiration.

Class begins with an informal get-together, introductions and group dinner on the first day.

This marvelous opportunity photograph the Tuscan & Umbria region of Italy with other photographers, gives you the chance to visually explore the beautiful villages and country, while delving into historic sites. This workshop will be based in the Tuscan and Umbria countryside. (actually locations vary each season.)

For All Levels: For photographers with a good, basic knowledge of camera operation. (Class size 4-6 students, minimum of 4 students). Digital preferred.

5-6 days , in Umbria (Italy)

*please let us know if you're interested - we have currently suspended our Europe trips, due to the high exchange rate, which has unforturnately increased the cost of these workshops.

Custom Workshops at your request.
Corporate Training, In-House studio set-up.

Groups, associations, clubs, and companies (training, team-building) can have workshops customized to meet your needs and schedules. from learning adventures to team building and training. Anywhere you like, Pisconeri Workshops can customize courses for you - from 1 day to 1 week or more. For complete details please E-mail your information and specifications -use the convenient email form or call 404-525-4829 to discuss the possibilities. Available for groups of 4 or more.

Photo Clubs & Organizations
Critiques, Lectures and Workshops

Pisconeri Workshops would be happy to talk with your club providing group critiques, informational lectures on specific topics, and workshops designed specifically for your group.

Complimentary lectures or critiques for any group or club booking a 1 or more day workshop. (5-10 or more participants)

Critiques & Lectures - 2 hour lecture and/or critique sessions
In the Atlanta Metro- $150; plus mileage @ $1.25/mile.
Outside Atlanta - please contact us for specific rates.

Workshops :: Please contact us for available dates and rates.

Contact:: use the convenient email form or 404-525-4829

Extra Costs for Workshops

AirFare and/or travel to the workshop location, train travel.
Meals $5-$40 each
Telephone, laundry, hotel incidentals, etc.
Digital transfer, processing, and/or prints
Shopping, souvenirs, gifts, etc. - consider the local specialties and crafts.

Please email or call with your questions about travelling with Pisconeri Workshops.

Travel Information

Check out the registration form for travel info on hotels and rates. Airfare is not included. Additional Travel Information.

Due to the ever changing travel rates we have set a specific rate for the workshop home base hotels, this fee includes all taxes, breakfast and some travel throughout Paris, Provence, Florence and the surrounding regions and a few extras -that we change for each workshop.

Airfare - on your own - I do not book any air transportation, but can provide guidance.
(Do not book travel for the trip until you have a workshop confirmation.)

• Round trip Airfare varies by season, airline and origination.
• Please check with your travel agent for the best fares and best flight arrangements; we will be glad to give additional travel information on request.
• Plan on arriving at the workshop location on the first day listed - as early as possible, and leaving on the last day listed - as late as possible, for each workshop.
• please check dates and have confirmation of the workshop before booking your flights, contact us if you have questions.
• If you are leaving from the US you must leave on the day before the workshop to arrive in Europe on the first day.
• Both of our locations in Europe will require connections in Europe, there are no direct flights (except to Rome). Connections can be Paris, Frankfurt, London, Milan, and Amsterdam.
• Please check your connecting flight info before booking to verify that all flight connections are on the same day and do not require an overnight stay in the connecting city.

Airport choices: *preferred airport
St.Remy - Marseilles* or Avignon - train station;
Umbria - Florence* or Pisa or Rome* with connections to the train station in Chiusi.

Call or e-mail if you need additional information. Spring, Fall & Winter Workshops generally have lower rates, Summer, holiday & other peak-season travel will be the most expensive.

Additional days may be available at the hotels before and/or after the workshops, please let us know as soon as possible if you would like to book additional days -which may be added to the workshop total. Several time periods are very popular and hotel rooms are not always available.

——Any changes will be quoted before bookings are made.

After registration and before the workshop, a packet of info will be e-mailed with travel info, photo info & tips, film suggestions, weather updates, location specifics, etc.

Travel Comments or Questions: please email any comments or questions, after completing this form.