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Monthly EventsMonthly Calendar | Details of Events | Previous EventsSchenectady Photographic Socitywww.schenectadyphotographicsociety.com Individualized Courses OfferedThe PhotoCenter has developed a series of courses taught by Director Katherine Wright to be scheduled at the individual's convenience. Each course consists of multiple sessions, each personalized to maximally enhance the participant's photographic skills and experience. Please download and review the list of course offerings in PDF. Workshop Reservation PolicyPlease review our workshop reservation policy, including cancellations and refunds. PhotoCenter Services & EquipmentIn addition to our workshops and individualized courses, we offer a wide variety of computer and photography equipment for use on site, prints and other services, and spaces, including a darkroom, library, and other amenities at reasonable costs. Learn more! July 2010Download Current Schedule in PDF Dinner Night: Postponed until September 13 due to theVisions of Culture Artist Talk Series this month and a vacation day in August. Creative Digital Effects Workshop: 6:30–9 p.m. Thursday, July 8. Taught by Katherine Wright for Beginner to Advanced levels. With digital photography we have so many opportunities to create a variety of effects on our images. In this workshop you will learn techniques to add another artistic dimension to your work. Techniques we will cover:
To gain the most benefit, bring your laptops with Adobe Photoshop Elements, or download a free trial version from www.adobe.com. Sample images will be provided. One laptop can be provided if you need. Call ahead to arrange for the laptop. Minimum of three participants to run the workshop. RSVP. Space is limited.
Intro To Studio Strobes Workshop: 1–6 p.m., Saturday, July 10. Taught by Katherine Wright for all levels. Learn the basics of classical studio lighting — working with strobes, how light works and metering for the perfect exposure. Participants will be working in groups of two with one strobe light to allow the maximum control of studio lighting. Everyone is responsible for bringing one model, who can be anyone from a professional model to your best friend from high school. Minimum of three participants to run the workshop. RSVP. Space is limited.
Visions of Culture Artist Talk Series: 7:30– 8:30 p.m. Monday, July 12. Artist J. Thalia Cunningham. C.A.M.E.R.A Meeting: 7–8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Tuesday, July 13. Conversations about vintage cameras and their knowledgeable collectors. Open to the public. Tools and Basic Techniques of Adobe Photoshop Elements Workshop: 6:30–9 p.m., Thursday, July 15. Taught by Katherine Wright and Zach Reiff for Basic to Intermediate Levels. Get comfortable with the tools and basic techniques of Adobe Photoshop Elements. This workshop will include: working with layers, color balance, resizing and saving. For example: How to resize an image for print and web, cropping, adding text with your name, color balance, contrast, exposure, and much more. To gain the most benefit, bring your laptops with Adobe Photoshop Elements, or download a free trial version from www.adobe.com. Sample images will be provided. One laptop can be provided if you need. Call ahead to arrange for the laptop. Minimum of three participants to run the workshop. RSVP. Space is limited.
Wardrobe 101 — A Studio Fashion Workshop: noon–5 p.m., Saturday, July 17. Taught by Katherine Wright for Basic to Advanced Levels. Any portfolio is always enhanced by a smooth streamline style. This workshop is all about educating participants on creating fantastic outfits, fabulous hair-makeup, accessories and more! Our models will be (literally) packing up their closets and coming over to Katy's studio for a full on fashion extravaganza. Jalena, from Jalena's a Boutique salon, will be in charge of hair and makeup and Katy will be assisting you with creating runway worthy clothing combinations. Each participant will be selecting clothing, makeup and hair changes. Then participants and models will be off to the set with seamless backgrounds and studio strobes to shoot Vogue-like fashion spreads. Minimum of three participants to run the workshop. RSVP. Space is limited. Packing List
Visions of Culture Artist Talk Series: 7–8:30 p.m. Monday, July 19. Artist M-J L. Adelman. Salon Night: 6:30–9 p.m., Tuesday, July 20. We know that you have been out shooting, so let's see it! Bring in five to seven prints or digital files for peer critique and review. We are doing something different this Salon Night; all digital images will be shown large with our digital projector. ($10 contribution suggested) Preparing Your Work for Exhibition — Matting and Framing Workshop: 6:30–9 p.m., Thursday, July 22. Taught by Katherine Wright for all levels. The 4th Annual Members Show is approaching fast! Learn how to mat and frame your work for exhibition. This workshop is designed to teach you how to properly window mat and frame work for presentation. We will start by cutting the mat board down; discuss archival materials. We will show samples of frames and where to buy! Learning this skill will save you time and money with the advantage of matting prints of odd sizes. Bring three images sized 8 x 10 to mat size of 11 x 14. Minimum of three participants to run the workshop. RSVP. Space is limited.
Water — Figure Study Workshop: 1– 7 p.m., Saturday, July 24. Taught by Katherine Wright for all levels. We have a fabulous location with several backgrounds that will incorporate water: including sprinklers, a beautiful large pond and a pool. We will be working with bounce light, fill-light, reflectors and on-location strobes. Participants will focus on using the element of water as a theme for creating a variety beautiful images. Minimum of three participants to run the workshop. RSVP. Space is limited. Fee includes location, lunch, and model fees.
Visions of Culture Artist Talk Series: 7–8:30 p.m. Monday, July 26. Artist Kate Bader. Visions of Culture Closing Reception: 5–9 p.m., Friday, July 30. Create Your Own Blurb™ Book Workshop: noon–6 p.m., Saturday, July 31. Photo Books are all the rage! Learn how to lay out and create your own professional book which is great for promotional material, weddings, series works, friends and family. You will see several examples of Blurb™ books and will do a few exercises to achieve the exact aesthetic look of your book. Bring your laptop and download the free Blurb™ Book software at www.blurb.com. Also please have one version or Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop Elements. If you do not have PS please download a trial version from www.adobe.com. Book cost starts at $12.95 plus tax, shipping and handling; you are not obligated to order your book. Minimum of three participants to run the workshop. RSVP. Space is limited. Packing List
Past HighlightsJune 2010Figure Study Set in the Middle Ages Workshop: nune 12. Taught by Katherine Wright for all levels. We took a journey up the road to Brunswick and back in time. Our shoot theme was set in the Middle Ages, with authentic tents, armor, and accessories. Students focused on the use of props, costume, lighting and location to create unique images that have the middle age flair. Practical Applications for Adobe Photoshop Workshop: June 17. Taught by Katherine Wright for Basic to Intermediate Levels. This is broad overview focused on practical applications for your photography. For example: How to resize an image for print and web, cropping, adding text with your name, color balance, contrast, exposure, and much more. High Dynamic Range Photography Workshop: June 19. Taught by Robert J. Near for Basic to Advanced Levels. The HDR guru took participants through the ins and outs of high dynamic range photography. Gizmos and Gadgets Workshop: June 24. Taught by Nicholas Argyros for All Levels. This was an introduction to interesting and useful (and not too costly) accessories which can expand your photo horizons and creativity. On Location Fashion Photography Workshop: June 26. Taught by Katherine Wright. This workshop focused on scouting locations, posing, and using natural lighting. Fashion garb and amazing models were provided. May 2010Image Organization Workshop: May 13. Taught by Katherine Wright for Beginner to Advanced. Photographers should be spending most of their time shooting, not on the computer. This workshop was designed to give photographers several example structures on how to organize their work. inkAid Workshop: May 15. Taught by Katherine Wright for all levels. inkAID gives creative digital artists the opportunity to print on unique types of surfaces including traditional fine art papers. Painting, collages and other mixed media can also be coated to allow the addition of an inkjet printed image to the composition. Portfolio Pieces from Your Vacation Workshop: May 20. Taught by Katherine Wright for
Beginner to Advanced. In this workshop we talked about how to capture amazing moments while away. On Location Fashion Photography Workshop: May 22. Taught by Katherine Wright. This workshop focused to scouting locations, posing, natural lighting, clothing and amazing models. High Dynamic Range Photography Workshop: May 29. Taught by Robert J. Near for Beginner to Advanced. Robert J. Near, HDR guru, took participants through the ins and outs of High Dynamic Range photography. April 2010Excerise Your Eye — Moving to Manual Worskhop: April 8. Taught by Katherine Wright for beginner to advanced. This workshop challenged participants to investigate their composition. We focused on the foundation of manual settings to allow more control and creativity. On Location Fashtion Photography Workshop: April 10. Taught by Katherine Wright. This workshop was focused on scouting locations, posing, natural lighting, clothing, and amazing models. Participants gained a collection of close-ups, details, three quarter and full scenes shots. Food Photography Workshop: April 17. Taught by Katherine Wright for beginner to advanced. Food photography is one of the most amazing specialties in the photographic industry. This workshop was all about the details. Participants were exposed to a variety of subjects from raw ingredients to intricate created meals. Lightroom Workshop — Understanding the inner workings of cataloguing and getting organized: April 24. Taught by Robert J. Near for beginner to advanced. He took participants through the ins and outs of Lightroom and process of setting up their files before they even get imported. The Wright Side of the Brain: April 22. Lecture by Katherine Wright, who showed and critiqued a variety of images from a variety of photographers. She will be talking about techniques, processing, and the pros and cons of the images. March 2010The Wild World of Topaz: March 4. Katherine Wright demonstrated the TOPAZ plug ins for Adobe PhotoShop and Elements, including Adjust 3, Detail, Simplify, Denoise, and Clean 2. The Power of Portraiture Workshop: March 13. We focused on how to photograph a variety of faces and create a character through the portrait. Editing Software Demo and Discussion: March 18. Katherine Wright discussed the broad spectrum of editing software that is available and doing some comparisons, including at Aperture, iPhoto, Adobe Photoshop, Elements, and Lightroom. Exclusive inkAID Workshop: March 20. Katherine Wright presented an exclusive look into the amazing techniques and process using inkAID precoats. We converted one of our printers to be inkAID dedicated. inkAID gives creative digital artists the opportunity to print on unique types of surfaces including traditional fine art papers. Secrets to the Max Lecture by Max Tiller: March 25. Max Tiller, a producer of alternative images for more than five years, shared some of his special techniques and ideas. February 2010Preparing Your Work for Exhibition Workshop Part 2: Framing, Hanging, Titles and Loose Ends: February 11. Taught by Katherine Wright for all levels. Part 2 of this workshop was designed to pick up after the matting of your work to talk about different frames, archival materials, variety in glasses and keeping it cost effective. We also showed you how frame your matted pieces, wiring, and how to title your pieces and pricing your work. Figure Study Workshop: February 13. Taught by exhibiting photographer Dan McCormack for all levels. McCormack, head of the photography department at Marist Collage, has been photographing the figure for more than 20 years. The Vintage French Style: February 27. This workshop was designed to replicate the vintage French style boudoir portraits. In the morning participants used Katy’s studio with all of her fabrics and costumes. In the afternoon we met at the PhotoCenter for an editing seminar on how to properly desaturate your images, sepia tone, and create the soft focus effects to create the vintage photo. January 2010Preparing Your Work for Exhibition Workshop Part 1: Matting and Dry-mounting: January 14. Taught by Katherine Wright for all levels. This workshop was designed to teach you how to properly window mat and dry-mount your work for presentation. Intro to Digital Photography Workshop Part 1: January 16. Taught by Katherine Wright for beginners. This was designed to start you off with the principals of photography. This first class focussed on the technical terms and functions of your camera. Practical Applications for Photoshop Workshop: January 21. Taught by Katherine Wright for basic and intermediate levels. This broad overview will focus on practical Photoshopapplications for your photography. Editing Your Work presentation by Katherine Wright: January 28. How many times have you been out shooting and bring home 500 or 1,000 images? Now what do you do with them? Which ones to you keep and which ones do you trash? This lecture was designed to go through the process of those decisions and future applications of your work. Make-up and Models Workshop: January 30. Taught by Katherine Wright for intermediate and advanced. This shooting workshop was dedicated to close up portraits focusing on avant garde makeup and hair.
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