Lightroom 101- October 8, 2016

Lightroom 101 and Beyond!!   October 8, 2016

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Date: Saturday October 8, 2016
Time: 11-4 PM 
Location: Digital Silver Imaging, 9 Brighton St. Belmont, MA 
Fee for this course is $149*

For more information and to sign up through Digital Silver Imaging: CLICK HERE

 

Lightroom is the essential software tool for any serious photographer. Come and learn the fundamentals of this incredibly powerful tool that many professionals have come to rely on.

Adobe certified expert, Kathy Tarantola will help guide you through the basics. This workshop will thoroughly cover the Library and Develop modules where you manage, keyword, edit and enhance your images. With hands-on practice, learn how to quickly and easily import, organize, edit, rate, and enhance your images, and how to work through large shoots efficiently with synchronized settings and presets. We will discuss how Photoshop will still fit in your workflow, and learn how to move between Lightroom and Photoshop easily.

Kathy will take several images through the entire Develop workflow, reviewing tools along the way. Topics emphasized will be based on student needs. You will have time to practice with your own images, ask questions, and get feedback on your work.

Library Module
• Import process
• Organizing
• Renaming
• Presets
• Metadata and Keywording
• Using ratings and filters
• Collections
• Searching
• Exporting
• Mastering good workflow practices

Develop Module
• Evaluating photos and making creative decisions
• Perfecting tone and color in each photo
• Applying sharpening and noise reduction
• Correcting lens distortion & chromatic aberration
• Paintbrush/ Tools
• Using virtual copies
• Making great black and white conversions
• Presets
• Soft Proofing for printing

No prior experience with Lightroom is necessary; however a working knowledge of computers is necessary for you to get the most from this workshop. A laptop computer loaded with version 5 or 6 of Lightroom is required. You can download a trial version at Adobe.com.

You will gain a fresh outlook on how to manage your workflow and process your digital images faster and with more precise control, as well as learning to quickly increase your creativity and output stunning images.

For more information and to sign up through Digital Silver Imaging: CLICK HERE

Steampunk Workshop in Waltham – Amazing fun!

We had an incredible time photographing at the Steampunk Festival in Waltham back in May! The fabulous characters were all delighted to have us take their portraits and as a group we discussed adding fill flash or using reflectors to open shadows.

Along with demonstrations, we teamed up to allow each person to have a chance to shoot or assist. There were so many characters dressed to the nines to photograph, it was hard to choose who to ask to pose.

We were sure to ask permission and send copies of the images to the subjects, so they were delighted to pose.

We hope to run this workshop again next year, so stay tuned!

Annaleis & Jasper, artsyannaleis@gmail.com

Fox Keri, fox@innocent.com

Fox Keri, fox@innocent.com

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PhotoJourneysWorkshops Lightroom Output Series – Book, Slideshow, Print and Web

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Lightroom Output Series

Exporting, Creating Books, Slideshows,

Prints and Custom Web Galleries

$249 for all three classes

includes 3- 12×18 prints of your work (a $79 value)

Tuesday evenings- May 10th, May 17th and May 24th

6:30-9pm

 Digital Silver Imaging
9 Brighton St. Belmont MA
617 489-0035

Use this link to sign up:

www.digitalsilverimaging.com/digital-printing-blog/lightroom-output-series-workshop

 

Now that you have fabulous images, how do you share them with the world? Luckily, Lightroom gives you incredibly customized ways to output your images working in the various modules like Book, Slideshow, Print and Web.

There are so many options, that these modules can be confusing. But once you begin to work with them, you will be delighted with the variations for creating your own custom output, whether it be a hardcover tabletop book, slideshow or gorgeous color corrected prints.

Class One – Exporting and Slideshow Module

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Tuesday night May 10th 6:30-9 pm

Web size, print size, ppi, dpi, resolution, color space, compression, pixel dimensions – how to make sense of all of this?

You will come away from this first class of the Output Series understanding all of these options as well as learning how to watermark your images to put on the web, save export templates for these various output usages so that with the touch of a button you can export to the proper size and specs, and how to manage the workflow of exported images.

In addition we will spend time exploring the slideshow module to learn how to best create slideshows that are visually pleasing, using text overlays, background images, and creating and saving multiple slideshow templates.

 

Class Two – Print and Web Module

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Tuesday night May 17th 6:30-9 pm

You can customize the Lightroom default print templates for various paper sizes, save them, and print directly from Lightroom utilizing custom paper profiles for the best reproduction on a variety of paper surfaces.

We will cover soft proofing in the Develop Module to get your images ready for the best color reproduction possible.

Even if you don’t have a printer at home, we will discuss how to properly export your images for file delivery to custom labs like Digital Silver Imaging, with all of the settings embedded in the file.

You will also be choosing 3 of your images to have printed at DSI. We will work on color correcting and soft proofing them using the correct paper profiles to ensure a stunning print.

Your prints will be ready by the final class for you to take home.

 

Class Three – Book Module

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Tuesday night May 24th 6:30-9 pm

In this class we will work to create beautiful layouts for making a book from your photographs. Creating a book can be as simple as letting auto layout do the work for you, or by using the various preset page layouts and text options, with minimal effort, you can tailor your book to suit your vision.

By the end of the evening, you should have the beginnings of a book design that you can save as a template to create a very fine book. Lightroom has partnered with Blurb custom publishing for simple ordering, or you can export your layout to a PDF or jpegs.

 

 

Contact the team at DSI to sign up with the link at the top of the page

or

email Kathy with any questions – kathy@ktphoto.com

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MIT Stata Center, Frank Gehry’s Architectural Wonder

One Day MIT Stata Center Photography Workshop

Saturday April 16th, 2016 9am-1pm  $75


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Designed by renowned architect Frank O. Gehry, the Stata Center is meant to carry on Building 20’s innovative and serendipitous spirit, and to foster interaction and collaboration across many disciplines.

Join us as we set out to capture this wonderfully quirky building.

When the building opened in 2004, Pulitzer Prize-winning critic Robert Campbell wrote in the Boston Globe that the building is “a work of architecture that embodies serious thinking about how people live and work, and at the same time shouts the joy of invention.”

Our joy will be creating stunning photographs, learning and having fun.

The first part of the workshop we will discuss architectural photography and tips, and although this building defies any notion of “standard”  many of the same rules apply. We will discuss aperture, shutter speed, depth of field and other technical subjects to advance your understanding of your camera, but also cover composition and how to use the colors, shapes and light to pull your viewer into your images.

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The class will be limited to 9 students keeping the instructor to student ratio low so make sure you get on board early. Bring your questions! As in all classes topics may include: aperture, shutter speed, proper exposure, exposure compensation, focus, metering, point of view, composition, light.

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More details provided upon registration.

Saturday April 16th, 2016

One Day Workshop 9-1 pm   $75

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Steampunk Festival Photo Workshop

One Day Steampunk Festival PhotoJourney Workshop

New Special Pricing for all One Day Workshops – $75

Four hours of instruction and fun on location!

The last workshop sold out, so book soon.

Saturday, May 7th, 2016  11-3  $75 

Rain date Sunday May 8th

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 A Steampunk style display at the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation

Join instructor Kathy on this fun photo workshop at the exciting and visually stunning Steampunk Festival in Waltham, MA. If there is enough interest we will add another instructor.

We are joining hundreds of costumed Steampunk aficionados in Waltham, MA for a day of portrait photography on Saturday, May 7th. You will learn how to work with natural light, reflectors and flash to make stunning portraits. The wild ensembles that the Steampunk folks put together are a delight to the eye and we will work on capturing the essence of their characters. Learn to choose locations and backgrounds to create a natural surrounding that enhances your subject.We will cover posing and expression and how to connect with your subject.

The class will be limited to 9 students per instructor, keeping the instructor to student ratio low so make sure you get on board early.

As in all classes topics may include: aperture, shutter speed, proper exposure, exposure compensation, focus, metering, point of view, composition, light. Bring your questions!

 

More details provided upon registration.

 Saturday May 7th, 2016 11-3  $75

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2016 Boston Skyline Sunset Photo Workshop 5-9pm

One Day Boston Sunset Photo Workshop 

This workshop has been postponed!

We will try to reschedule in the fall.

Saturday May 14th, 2016 5-9pm  $75
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Join us as we set out on a sunset shoot in Boston near the harbor.

We will meet at 5pm near the Boston Federal Courthouse on the waterfront.

With the skyline in the background or the harbor area to focus on, there are plenty

of opportunities for creative and stunning photographs.

The first part of the workshop we will discuss sunset and night photography and tips such as dealing with long exposures, camera shake, getting optimum exposure, noise reduction, and much more.

After the sun goes down, we will still have time to explore some night photography, techniques with flash and ways to make dynamic and fun images.

 

The class will be limited to 9 students keeping the instructor to student ratio low so make sure you get on board early. Bring your questions!

As in all classes topics may include: aperture, shutter speed, proper exposure, exposure compensation, focus, metering, point of view, composition, light.

 

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More details provided upon registration.

Saturday May 14th, 2016

One Day Workshop 5 -9 pm   $75

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2016 Salem, MA One Day PhotoJourneys Workshop

Salem, Massachusetts Photo Workshop

New Special Pricing for all One Day Workshops – $75

Four hours of instruction and fun on location!

The last workshop sold out, so book soon.

Saturday June 11th, 2016  10-2pm  $75

ktphoto_salem_2136Salem may be most widely known as the site of the 1692 witchcraft trials, but this colorful coastal city has much to offer photographers: a rich maritime heritage, an impressive display of grand historic architecture, the “Friendship”, a reconstruction of a 171-foot three-masted tall ship, and much more.

We will meet in the historic Hawthorn Hotel lobby next to the Salem Common and then begin our walk along the brick pedestrian walkway to the old town hall, and explore many scenic areas with great potential for creative images.

During the walk, Kathy will offer valuable individual feedback on your photos, and answer any technical questions you may have to help you learn the features of your camera. Any camera brand is welcome, but please bring your instruction manual. We will discuss creative use of depth of field and how to achieve it, getting the proper exposure, using exposure compensation to quickly over ride your camera’s meter when necessary.

 

The class will be limited to 9 students keeping the instructor to student ratio low so make sure you get on board early. Bring your questions!

As in all classes topics may include: aperture, shutter speed, proper exposure, exposure compensation, focus, metering, point of view, composition, light.

 

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One Day Photo Workshop

Special pricing – Saturday June 11th, 2016 10-2  $75

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2016 Boston Public Garden One Day PhotoJourneys Workshop

One Day Boston Public Garden PhotoJourney Workshop

New Special Pricing for all One Day Workshops – $75

Four hours of instruction and fun on location!

The last workshop sold out, so book soon.

Sunday, June 12, 2015  10-2  $75

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Join instructor Kathy on this photo walkabout in the Boston Public Garden work with them to get great shots of flowers, the garden grounds, the famous Swan boats, fountains and the beautiful landscape. During this time of year, the gardens are bursting at the seams with glorious color that will keep everyone busy. We will discuss macro photography and how to get the most clarity, light and sharpness using tripods and reflectors.

The gardens are also a fabulous backdrop for portraits, and we will have a demonstration of how to get the best portrait using the best camera settings for depth of field, using natural and reflected light and even working with a flash so you can see the variations and options you have.

The class will be limited to 9 students keeping the instructor to student ratio low so make sure you get on board early. Bring your questions!

As in all classes topics may include: aperture, shutter speed, proper exposure, exposure compensation, focus, metering, point of view, composition, light.

 

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Special pricing – Sunday June 12th, 2016 10-2  $75

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