Monday, August 30, 2010

Port Townsend: Workshop

Alternative Photographic Techniques: An Overview with Amy Melious

Date: Saturday, October 2, 2010
Time: 9:30 am -6 pm + Optional evening Q&A, work sharing 7:30-9:00pm.
Fee: $125, lunch option add $12.
Location: Port Townsend, Washington
Space is limited
This one day intensive class is geared toward photographers who are curious about the world of alternative techniques. It will open the door for you to be able to create images that enhance your unique vision. This class is years of trial and err and tinkering distilled into one concentrated, information packed day.
All materials included. Basic Photoshop skills are a plus, not required.

Some of the things you’ll know more about by the end of the day:
Photoshop: What is a Photoshop “tool kit”, and how do you create your own?
This topic is somewhat like deconstructing a recipe. I’ll share key "ingredients" that I use in working on my images. You'll leave with knowledge of a set of relatively simple tools that you can try, as well as a good understanding of what's possible, digitally.
That said, digital techniques will not be the primary emphasis of the day, rather a piece of the pie. It’s easy to get lost in Photoshop Land (in a good way). However, it is only one of the tools for making photographic artwork. So, instead of taking you through that door during this workshop, I aim to hand you a “key” to use on your own later, with the information I’ll give you as a guide.
Seeing what you want to say: Selecting and shooting images, intended for finishing with alternative techniques, requires getting in touch with your images in an intimate way. This is an important topic, where you will learn to identify and articulate what you would like to say through your images.
Printing surfaces: -Learn about the amazing variety of printing surfaces available to photographers today, and how to select the most appropriate ones for your images. Samples will be on hand.
Hand Painting-Hand painting techniques will be discussed and demonstrated. Whether just a few delicate strokes, or a total transformation, hand work has the power to add tremendous depth to an image through texture, color and spirit conveyed by the human hand. Participants will have the opportunity to experiment with hand painting materials.
Presentation options-When showing your photographs, how can matter as much as what: You will be introduced to a variety of ideas for alternative presentation methods. Samples on hand.
To Register: Pre-registration is required, by mail, phone, or email, and will be confirmed by email upon receipt of your payment.
Please provide your full name, and information for your preferred method of contact (mailing address, email, phone).
Your confirmation email will contain the course outline, optional materials list, directions, transportation and lodging information.
Payment is due upon registration: Visa, MC, or check. Due to limited space available Cancellations: Rainchecks will be offered, in lieu of refunds, for those unable to make the class. Refunds will, however be issued to all registered in case of extreme weather or other conditions that may force cancellation of the class.
Amy Melious:
Phone: : 250-537-4489
Participants are responsible for travel, lodging and meal expenses.
www.grainofsand.com

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