Penn Camera Full Class List

Introduction To Lightroom 2 (13 Feb 2010)

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Instructor: Eliot Cohen
Class Limit: 14 people

Spend a day working with one of the most elegant file management tools, the Lightroom Library. The Library is the heart and soul of Lightroom. Understanding it's power and flexibility is the key to success with the program.

You will learn how to properly import, apply metadata, organize, keyword, search, collect, and export your files for any purpose. Lightroom has some key concepts that will be explained in detail, as well as procedures for maintaining the catalog.

The class will provide in-depth coverage, not just an overview, and will be hands on as you work on your laptop with your files. There are a lot of hidden gems within the Library that this class will illuminate.

We will also touch on some of Lightroom's other modules including Slide and Print.

Participants need to bring their laptop computer loaded with Lightroom 2.2 or higher to class. If you do not already own Lightroom 2, a fully functional trial can be downloaded at www.adobe.com.

All work done in class will be included in one's catalog once the software is purchased. If you have version 1, you should upgrade to benefit from the improvements.

This class meets at the Penn Camera Learning Center in Beltsville MD. Free parking is available at the location. There is no Metro within walking distance.

Questions about this class can be directed to penntraining@penncamera.com

Introduction To Digital Photography - Baltimore (13 Feb 2010)

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 15:30:00 GMT

Instructor: Debbie Bernhardt
Class Limit: 12 people

An excellent introduction to the capabilities of digital cameras and an explanation of how to set them up and use them to your best advantage. Whether you’re considering a digital camera or already using one, you’ll gain a better understanding of which features may be important to you.

Topics Include:

• Camera basics – proper exposure and control of subject clarity

• Inner workings – how digital cameras capture info.

• The meaning of megapixels

• Memory cards – using and transferring files

• File formats for storage – tiff, jpeg, raw

• Camera menus – white balance, auto exposure, auto focus, etc...

If you own a digital camera, you should bring it to the class as well as extra batteries and your instruction manual.

Questions about this class can be directed to penntraining@penncamera.com

Rockville Off Camera Flash MINI-SEMINAR (18 Feb 2010)

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Off Camera Flash a MINI-SEMINAR

Make the most of your flash by moving it away from the camera. This MINI-SEMINAR will explore the options for off camera flash and how to use them. Create better portraits brighter bugs bolder flowers and learn how having control of your lighting can increase your creativity.

These 30-60 MINI-SEMINARS are free and available at 5 Penn Camera locations. Each MINI-SEMINAR is taught by a Penn Camera imaging expert and they always make time for your questions.

Tysons Off Camera Flash MINI-SEMINAR (18 Feb 2010)

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Off Camera Flash a MINI-SEMINAR

Laurel Off Camera Flash MINI-SEMINAR (18 Feb 2010)

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Off Camera Flash a MINI-SEMINAR

Pikesville Off Camera Flash MINI-SEMINAR (18 Feb 2010)

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Off Camera Flash a MINI-SEMINAR

Fairlakes Off Camera Flash MINI-SEMINAR (18 Feb 2010)

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Off Camera Flash a MINI-SEMINAR

Explore the Nikon D300/D300s/D700 (20 Feb 2010)

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:30:00 GMT

Instructor: Elliot Stern
Class Limit: 18 people

Get up close and personal and learn how to take control of your camera! Although we will cover 3 different camera models, the similarities in the menus, functions and custom settings are almost identical.

Every button, dial, and wheel on the camera will be explored. Every menu option and its meaning will be revealed. How to set up the camera to optimize its performance will be explained.

What to Bring:
It is recommended that if you have a D300(s) or D700 camera, that you bring it with you. Other useful items to have on hand at the class are an extra battery and a memory card.

Questions about this class can be directed to penntraining@penncamera.com

Macro Photography at the Baltimore Conservatory (20 Feb 2010)

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:00:00 GMT

Instructor: Karen L Messick
Workshop Limit: 10

Take the winter chill off and spend some time brushing up your photographic vision and techniques in the Howard Peter Rawlings Conservatory in Baltimore Maryland. Join Karen Messick as sheguides the class through the original Palm house and the Orchid room built in 1888 and other choice spots at the Conservatory offering tips on image design and composition, exposure basics, understanding the histogram and more.

Learn the techniques of macro photograph and improve your compositions by using of the depth of field preview, effective use of backgrounds and the benefits of using a polarizing filter on vegetation and flowers. Karen will also demonstrates how to capture creative images by shooting multiple exposures, image overlays and swipes.

Recommended Equipment: Either a DSLR or 35mm film camera, a macro lens, extension tubes or diopters for macro photography, a reflector disc for bouncing light on to your subjects, a pair of gardening knee pads or a cushion for getting low to your subject . An assortment of zoom lenses in the 12-200mm range is ideal for location shots in the Palm House. A tripod and shutter release cable are essential - if you don’t have a shutter release, the camera’s self timer can be used.

For more information and directions, visit http://www.baltimoreconservatory.org/main.php

Questions about this class can be directed to penntraining@penncamera.com

Introduction To SLR Photography (20 Feb 2010)

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Instructor: Debbie Bernhardt
Class Limit: 25

SLR (Single Lens Reflex) cameras, offer the photographer a wealth of tools that can lead to wonderful photographs. Capturing that perfect portrait of your loved one, that fleeting moment leading to the winning goal, or that stunning travel photo takes practice. To get there we need to control our exposure, depth of field, composition, and choose the lenses that will get us the image we seek.

Topics include:
• Camera Controls - overview of basic controls and dials
• Lenses - the effects of different focal length lenses
• Depth of Field - how the aperture effects what is in focus
• Shutter Speeds - control motion to add emphasis
• Metering - the effect of various metering options
• Lighting - the use of natural light and flash
• Filters - how to use filters to improve your photographs
• Film or ISO setting - selecting the best film speed or ISO setting for what look you are trying to attain
• Shooting techniques - getting the sharpest results
• Composition - what makes an interesting photograph

Although the emphasis will be on digital SLRs, film SLR users will benefit from this class too.

What To Bring:
If you already own an SLR camera, it is a good idea to bring it with you. As the instructor discusses camera features or menu settings, you can see if they are available on your camera and learn how to set them. Other useful items to have on hand at the class are an extra battery, a memory card and your instruction manual.

FYI:
Free parking is available at this location. There is no Metro stop nearby.

Questions about this class can be directed to penntraining@penncamera.com

Penn Camera Photo Safari - National Gallery of Art (21 Feb 2010)

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:30:00 GMT

Instructor: E. David Luria
Safari Limit: 15

With its strong angular lines, the East building of the National Gallery of Art is one of the architectural marvels of Washington DC. Photograph the incredible exterior of the East building with professional architectural photographer, E. David Luria, then the interior structure, including its sun filled atrium and some of its artwork. The West Building captivates us with its Rotunda and the sculpture gallery, where techniques of photographing indoor artwork without flash or a tripod will be covered.

Recommended equipment: Any camera will do, but for best results we suggest you bring a fast lens like a 50mm 1.4 or 1.8 for low-light shooting without flash. Please check your camera manual on how to cancel the automatic flash indoors as well as how to change the white balance settings to incandescent. Tripods are NOT permitted on this safari.

Don’t own a camera? Interested in trying a new lens? Considering upgrading your current equipment? No problem! The Tyson’s and E. Street Penn Camera stores have a great selection of photography gear for rent and applies 50% of the rental fee towards the purchase price if you buy it within 30 days. Reservation and deposit is required. Limited availability.

Public parking is limited to the surrounding streets and commercial garages.The nearest Metro stops are Judiciary Square on the Red Line, Archives on the Yellow/Green Lines, and Smithsonian on the Blue/Orange Lines.

Questions about this class can be directed to penntraining@penncamera.com

Nikon D3000 Class (27 Feb 2010)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Instructor: Nikon Rep, Terrance Campbell

*If you purchased a Nikon D3000 camera from Penn Camera, attendance is free. Your receipt from your camera purchase can be used as your ticket for this class.

If you have questions about this class or your registration, you will need to contact or visit a Penn Camera Store. Free registration cannot be done online

Forget the “technical stuff” and learn why the technically advanced Nikon D3000 can help you take unbelievable pictures. Intimidated? Don’t be. Anyone can take incredible pictures with this camera! Spend 2 hours with Nikon and they will guide you through a simple and concise seminar to creating great images. If you never open your instruction manual, we won’t tell!

If you purchased your camera from Penn Camera and wish to attend for free, please direct your questions to any Penn Camera store.

If you wish to pay for this class and you have questions, you can contact penntraining@penncamera.com

Nikon D90/5000 Class (27 Feb 2010)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:30:00 GMT

Instructor: Nikon Rep, Terrance Campbell

*If you purchased a Nikon D90/D5000 camera from Penn Camera, attendance is free. Your receipt from your camera purchase can be used as your ticket for this class.

If you have questions about this class or your registration, you will need to contact or visit a Penn Camera Store. Free registration cannot be done online

If you are passionate about photography and intrigued by high-end technology then this seminar is for you! Spend two and a half hours with a Nikon expert learning about the Nikon D90 & D5000’s features, menus and controls and see what all of the “buzz” is about with these cameras. Learn how to control light with the these camera's built-in wireless flash capabilities and then enhance your images in camera with the new Retouch Menu. Exceptional agility and inspired performance...The Nikon D90 & D5000!

If you purchased your camera from Penn Camera and wish to attend for free, please direct your questions to any Penn Camera store.

If you wish to pay for this class and you have questions, you can contact penntraining@penncamera.com

Studio Lighting for Portraiture (28 Feb 2010)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:00:00 GMT

Instructor: Vincent Ricardel

Class Limit: 12 people

This class will impart a thorough understanding of the four key types of studio lighting for portraits: Broad lighting, Short lighting, Rembrandt Lighting and Butterfly Lighting. The effects of each of these will be discussed and demonstrated in a professional studio environment.

To help develop their style as a photographer, each student will use these applications and produce portraits of a model and have their work critiqued.

This is an intermediate level class. Some prior knowledge of studio lighting is required.

Students should bring a digital camera with a variable zoom lens (35-70mm) and/ or portrait lens (50mm, 85mm etc), a 4GB (minimum) memory card, a light meter, and extra batteries.

This class is located in Georgetown at the Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University.

There is free street parking in Georgetown on Sundays.

Questions about this class can be directed to penntraining@penncamera.com

Lightroom Develop & Adobe Camera RAW (6 Mar 2010)

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Instructor: Eliot Cohen
Class Limit: 15 people

The most flexible way to capture information in a digital camera is in the RAW file format. It allows photographers to make better decisions about exposure, contrast, white balance and sharpness long after the file has been recorded in the camera. While viewing the image on screen and using a histogram for precise evaluation, photographers can optimize their files before they begin the final edits in Photoshop.

This is a hands-on workshop taught on students own laptops with either Lightroom 2 or Adobe Camera RAW installed. (Adobe Camera RAW is included in Photoshop CS3, CS4, and Photoshop Elements 4 -7). Please check that you have the most current udated versions of your software. Everyone will be given the same images to work with for consistency.

Topics Covered:
• How best to handle image capture in RAW format
• The Adobe Camera RAW and Lightroom workspace and tools
• Step by step processing of RAW files
• Processing multiple files simultaneously
• Keeping track of metadata

Following a systematic approach, one will learn how to optimize RAW files individually, as well as process multiple files as a group. This allows one who might be wary of RAW because of the additional processing steps to work efficiently and benefit from the use of RAW files.

Pre-requisites: Basic familiarity with the Lightroom 2 or Adobe Photoshop or Elements workspace is a must.
If you have some awareness of how to correct color and adjust sharpness in Photoshop or Elements it will be helpful. Some background information will be provided in class.

What to Bring:
You are welcome to bring some of your RAW files on a CD or Jump drive. Toward the end of the class there may be time to edit your own.

Questions about this class can be directed to penntraining@penncamera.com

Introduction to Video Editing (7 Mar 2010)

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMT

Instructor: Tom Sullivan
Workshop Limit:

Now that you have all this footage of your family reunion, exotic vacation, new puppy or your son’s or daughter’s big game, the question is: "WHAT DO I DO WITH IT NOW?"

This workshop is designed to teach you the basics of video editing so that you can turn those captured moments into life long memories the whole family can treasure for years to come. Taught on your own computer, with your own video files, this hands on class will present the basic elements and techniques for editing videos for new users. You will need to have video editing software on your laptop-any program will work, you do not need to have a specific brand or type.

Questions about this workshop can be directed to penntraining@penncamera.com

Introduction To SLR Photography - Baltimore (13 Mar 2010)

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:00:00 GMT

Instructor: Debbie Bernhardt
Class Size: 12 people

SLR (Single Lens Reflex) cameras, offer the photographer a wealth of tools that can lead to wonderful photographs. Capturing that perfect portrait of your loved one, that fleeting moment leading to the winning goal, or that stunning travel photo takes practice. To get there we need to control our exposure, depth of field, composition, and choose the lenses that will get us the image we seek.

Topics include:
• Camera Controls - overview of basic controls of the SLR
• Lenses - the effects of different focal length lenses
• Depth of Field - how the aperture effects what is in focus
• Shutter Speeds - control motion to add emphasis
• Metering - the effect of various metering options
• Lighting - the use of natural light and flash
• Filters - how to use filters to improve your photographs
• Film or ISO setting - selecting the best film speed or ISO setting for what look you are trying to attain
• Shooting techniques - getting the sharpest results
• Composition - what makes an interesting photograph

Although the emphasis will be on digital SLRs, film SLR users will benefit from this class too.

What To Bring:
If you already own an SLR camera, it is a good idea to bring it with you. As the instructor discusses camera features or menu settings, you can see if they are available on your camera and learn how to set them. Other useful items to have on hand at the class are an extra battery, a memory card and your instruction manual.

Free parking is available at this location. There is no Metro stop nearby.

Questions about this class can be directed to penntraining@penncamera.com

How to Capture Better Garden Photos - Presentation (15 Mar 2010)

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:00:00 GMT

Instructor: Karen Messick
Class Size: 12 people
How to Capture Better Garden Photos - Presentation

Winter has slipped away and we imagine our gardens filled with spring beauties. What better time to join Karen Messick for this image rich presentation to help you take Better Garden Photos.

Karen will walk you through her process and techniques for making beautiful flower and garden images and share with you several easy tips for improving your own garden images.

Topics covered;

Use of natural light
Shooting in different weather conditions
Capturing the best flowers
Selecting different points of view
Artistic principles of composition:
Lens selection
Appropriate camera settings
Tools for creative images

No equipment is necessary, just bring your questions!

Free Parking is available at this location.

Questions about this class can be directed to penntraining@penncamera.com

Penn Camera Photo Safari: Photography As A Second Career (16 Mar 2010)

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Instructor: E. David Luria

Size: 18 people

With careful planning while you keep your day job, you CAN turn your hobby and your love of photography into a lucrative profession. Many people facing retirement, reduced pensions or job layoffs have successfully become full-time or part-time photographers, earning significant income with their photo skills.

This Safari, taught by Washington Photo Safari founder and director E. David Luria, will explore ways to make a successful transition into photography as a profession, looking at such options as shooting for stock, events, weddings, child portraits, sports, architecture, real estate, restaurants, food, pets, sailboats, landscapes, and lawyers.

David will discuss such topics as: how do you get educated in photography? Once you get to be a GOOD photographer, how can you market your skills? How do you set prices for your work? Where can you go for further training in photography while holding down your day job? How do you get published? How do you build a photo portfolio? Who are the potential clients in your own neighborhood and community? Which areas of photography have the greatest income potential? And more.

Participants will also be encouraged to explore areas of photography with which they are NOT familiar as possible options for career work.

The Van Ness UDC Metro stop on the Red line is just 3 blocks from the Safari site. There is also street parking in the area.

Questions about this class can be directed to penntraining@penncamera.com

Editing With Photoshop and Photoshop Elements (20 Mar 2010)

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT

Instructor: Eliot Cohen
Class Limit: 15 people

This class is an introduction to the techniques of the Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Elements editing programs, designed for those with a desire to learn how to enhance or edit their digital images. (No prior experience is necessary.)

It is very “hands-on”, every student has their own work station with a computer. The instructor networks all the computers so that everyone is working on the same image which the instructor supplies. As the class is limited to 15 students, attention can be given to everyone’s needs.

Topics Include:
• Setting up your workspace - use of the file browser or Bridge
• How to enhance digital files with cropping and straightening techniques
• Understanding file size and resolution, making smaller files for email
• Color balance and color correction - capability to enhance and adjust color
• How to improve image detail and clarity using the Unsharp Mask filter
• Contrast Control - explanation of dynamic range (tonal Levels) how to target black and white levels and to make adjustments in the computer
• Exposure Control - how the meter responds, using shutter priority to control exposure, and EV settings for over/under exposure
• How to use Histograms to improve exposure in the camera and reproduction of tone and color in print

What to bring:
If you have a digital camera you may want to bring it with you as there is a brief shooting session after which some of the images may be shared and discussed. A memory card, and extra battery and the instruction manual are also helpful to bring.

Pre-requisites:
• Sufficient familiarity with one’s camera to be able to use it independently
• Comfort with basic computer skills such as locating, opening, & saving files

Questions about this class can be directed to penntraining@penncamera.com

Introduction To Digital Photography (27 Mar 2010)

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 12:30:00 GMT

Instructor: Eliot Cohen
Class Limit: 35 people

The change from film to digital photography has introduced some new concepts, while also enhancing camera settings and options. Although there many types of digital cameras, there are common characteristics that apply to all whether they are digital SLR or compact. Some involve digital functions such as resolution, file type, white balance, and formatting. Others are photographic, such as ISO, exposure, shutter speed, aperture, and shooting modes.

These concepts are not specific to any brand or model of camera. No matter which you use, this class will help you understand, digital terminology, important photography
concepts, and practical photographic procedures to follow with your camera. Each will be explained in detail with examples.

In addition, a workflow for moving pictures to one’s computer, backing up pictures, and formatting cards will be described. This will help to close the loop between your camera and computer.

Topics include:
• Megapixels - how much is enough
• Resolution
• File formats – tiff, jpeg, raw
• White Balance
• ISO – adjusting for light or different picture situations
• Shutter speed – hand holding vs. tripod; stop action and blur
• Aperture – controlling exposure and depth of field
• Shooting modes – Auto, Program, Shutter priority, Aperture priority, Manual
• Scene modes – landscape, portrait, action
• In the computer – downloading files, backing up data
• Formatting cards for reuse

What to bring:
If you already own a digital camera, bring it with you to go through the menus and shooting settings with the instructor. The class is also designed to help those who are considering the purchase of a digital camera.

Free parking is available at this location. The Silver Spring Metro is about 2 blocks away.

Questions about this class can be directed to penntraining@penncamera.com

Introduction To SLR Photography (27 Mar 2010)

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 17:30:00 GMT

Instructor: Debbie Bernhardt
Class Size: 25 people

SLR (Single Lens Reflex) cameras, offer the photographer a wealth of tools that can lead to wonderful photographs. Capturing that perfect portrait of your loved one, that fleeting moment leading to the winning goal, or that stunning travel photo takes practice. To get there we need to control our exposure, depth of field, composition, and choose the lenses that will get us the image we seek.

Topics include:
• Camera Controls - overview of basic controls of the SLR
• Lenses - the effects of different focal length lenses
• Depth of Field - how the aperture effects what is in focus
• Shutter Speeds - control motion to add emphasis
• Metering - the effect of various metering options
• Lighting - the use of natural light and flash
• Filters - how to use filters to improve your photographs
• Film or ISO setting - selecting the best film speed or ISO setting for what look you are trying to attain
• Shooting techniques - getting the sharpest results
• Composition - what makes an interesting photograph

Although the emphasis will be on digital SLRs, film SLR users will benefit from this class too.

What To Bring:
If you already own an SLR camera, it is a good idea to bring it with you. As the instructor discusses camera features or menu settings, you can see if they are available on your camera and learn how to set them. Other useful items to have on hand at the class are an extra battery, a memory card and your instruction manual.

This class is held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel at 8777 Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring, MD. The Silver Spring Station on the Metro red line is about 2 blocks away

Questions about this class can be directed to penntraining@penncamera.com

HDR in Historic Fells Point (28 Mar 2010)

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Instructor: Karen L. Messick
Workshop Limit: 10 people

Jump start your creativity, resurface your enthusiasm and add diversity to your portfolio by using High Dynamic Range (HDR) to capture the details in both the shadow and highlight areas of a scene.

In the morning we will learn how to make bracketed images for processing in Photomatix in the afternoon. We’ll capture the charisma of the old tugs in the morning harbor in addition to the cobblestone streets where old trolley tracks remain. We’ll focus on capturing the many old storefronts, restaurants and charming century old buildings.

Participants should have a basic understanding in the principles of photography.

Bring a tripod, cable release, your camera manual, a full range of lenses, extra memory and batteries.

For the afternoon session, you will need your own laptop with Photomatix installed. You can download a trial verson from www.hdrsoft.com A card reader and power cord for your laptop are also necessary.

Questions about this workshop can be directed to penntraining@penncamera.com

Cherry Blossoms at the Tidal Basin Photo Safari (1 Apr 2010)

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:30:00 GMT

Instructor: E. David Luria
Safari Limit: 15 people

Photograph the interesting statues and waterfalls of the FDR Memorial, then from the rim of the Tidal Basin, capture the Washington Monument and the Jefferson Memorial reflected in the water and framed by cherry blossoms. We’ll take a short walk to the little-known George Mason Memorial with its beautiful bed of flowers and end up at the Jefferson Memorial. The cherry blossoms that line the Tidal Basin make beautiful frames for any picture you take. And as a special treat, we’ll meet and photograph The Lady of the Blossoms, a 90-year old tree that looks like a woman offering a basket of blossoms to the Washington Monument!

At each point on this safari, techniques of composition, exposure and lighting will be discussed.

Any camera will do, from simple disposable film camera to complex digital. But for best results a wide angle lens equivalent to about 28 mm in 35 mm format, a circular polarizing filter, and a telephoto of at least 100mm. Because of the crowds, tripods are not recommended.

Questions about this safari can be directed to penntraining@penncamera.com

Cherry Blossoms at the Tidal Basin Photo Safari (6 Apr 2010)

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:30:00 GMT

Instructor: E. David Luria
Safari Limit: 15 people

Questions about this safari can be directed to penntraining@penncamera.com

Introduction To Digital Photography - Baltimore (10 Apr 2010)

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 14:30:00 GMT

Instructor: Debbie Bernhardt
Class Limit: 12 people

Topics Include:

• Camera basics – proper exposure and control of subject clarity

• Inner workings – how digital cameras capture info.

• The meaning of megapixels

• Memory cards – using and transferring files

• File formats for storage – tiff, jpeg, raw

• Camera menus – white balance, auto exposure, auto focus, etc...

If you own a digital camera, you should bring it to the class as well as extra batteries and your instruction manual.

Questions about this class can be directed to penntraining@penncamera.com

Introduction To Lightroom 2 (17 Apr 2010)

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 13:30:00 GMT

Instructor: Eliot Cohen
Class Limit: 13 people

Spend a day working with one of the most elegant file management tools, the Lightroom Library. The Library is the heart and soul of Lightroom. Understanding it's power and flexibility is the key to success with the program.

You will learn how to properly import, apply metadata, organize, keyword, search, collect, and export your files for any purpose. Lightroom has some key concepts that will be explained in detail, as well as procedures for maintaining the catalog.

The class will provide in-depth coverage, not just an overview, and will be hands on as you work on your laptop with your files. There are a lot of hidden gems within the Library that this class will illuminate.

We will also touch on some of Lightroom's other modules including Slide and Print.

Participants need to bring their laptop computer loaded with Lightroom 2.2 or higher to class. If you do not already own Lightroom 2, a fully functional trial can be downloaded at www.adobe.com.

All work done in class will be included in one's catalog once the software is purchased. If you have version 1, you should upgrade to benefit from the improvements.

Questions about this class can be directed to penntraining@penncamera.com

High Dynamic Range (HDR) Photography (18 Apr 2010)

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 14:30:00 GMT

Instructor: Chris Alvanas

Class Limit: 15 people

Have you have ever wanted highlights in the sky and details in the shadows to look their best in the same image? HDR is a new technique that allows photographers to overcome exposure and dynamic range issues and build images with incredible range and detail.

This class is broken down into 3 sections; 2 hours lecture and camera set up, 2 hours shooting (and lunch), and 2 hours processing the images.

Lecture and Demonstration:

The class starts with an overview of what HDR is and how it can be used to overcome exposure and dynamic range issues. Also discussed are;

Equipment options
How to set up the camera
How to bracket exposures
Where to start the exposure
Different shooting methods
Using and not using a tripod
How to get the desire look of the final image

Shooting:
The group will head out and photograph around Georgetown capturing images to be used in the processing session. For those that would like, there will be one-on-one help for shooting and setting exposures as well as working with detailed camera functions.

Processing:
Both Photomatix Pro and Photoshop will be used to demonstrate different methods in generating the HDR image. Each student will have their own computer station and will merge their images into an HDR environment. Tone mapping, the important role it plays and options the photographer has when tone mapping his images will be discussed.

What to Bring:
A digital SLR camera with a large memory card (4GB minimum) a tripod, a cable release or wireless remote, a card reader or the download cable for the camera, and either a portable hard drive, or a jump drive with at least 4GB of storage space for the finished files.

Pre-requisites: Familiarity with ones camera and menu settings. Knowledge of how to download, open and save files on the computer.

This class is located in Georgetown at the Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University.

Questions about this class can be directed to penntraining@penncamera.com

Penn Camera Photo Safari: Monuments at Night (20 Apr 2010)

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:35:00 GMT

Instructor: E. David Luria
Safari Limit: 15 people

After giving you an orientation on the basic techniques of nighttime photography, Washington Photo Safari director E. David Luria will take you to the most photogenic areas on the western end of the National Mall.

This safari begins at the new World War II Memorial, with its beautifully illuminated ornate fountains and columns framing the nearby spotlit Washington Monument in that “magic hour” of deep-blue twilight. Then we walk along the picturesque Reflecting Pool on our way to the extraordinary Korean War Memorial with its illuminated, fear-filled faces of men in combat, and then to the awesome Lincoln Memorial with its majestic statue of President Lincoln. Then we go to the poignant Vietnam Women’s Memorial, the powerful Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and we end up at the whimsical Albert Einstein Memorial . At each location on this 2.5-hour safari, David reviews white balance settings for digital cameras and filter usage for film cameras in nighttime shooting, how to shoot at night WITHOUT using a flash, and how to achieve interesting composition with close-up detail that truly brings out the meaning of each memorial and statue. These memorials photograph MUCH better at night than in the daytime, and this safari will help you achieve really beautiful, postcard-quality images of the nation’s capital. Great for black and white photography too!

What to Bring:
Your camera along with memory cards or film and extra batteries. A small flashlight can be helpful as well. A STURDY tripod is a must!

This safari begins at the WW II Memorial. The Smithsonian Metro stop is about ½ to ¾ mile walk from the starting site of this Safari. There is parking available after the 6:30 rush hour.

Questions about this safari can be directed to penntraining@penncamera.com

Lightroom 2 Develop Module & Adobe Camera RAW (1 May 2010)

Sat, 01 May 2010 13:30:00 GMT

Instructor: Eliot Cohen
Class Limit: 12 people

This is a hands-on workshop taught on students own laptop with either Lightroom 2 or Adobe Camera RAW installed. (Adobe Camera RAW is included in Photoshop CS3, CS4, Photoshop Elements 4-7). Everyone will be given the same images to work with for consistency.

Topics Covered:
• How best to handle image capture in RAW format
• The Adobe Camera RAW and Lightroom workspace and tools."
• Step by step processing of RAW files
• Processing multiple files simultaneously
• Keeping track of metadata

Following a systematic approach, one will learn how to optimize RAW files individually, as well as processing multiple files as a group. This allows one who might be wary of RAW because of the additional processing steps to work efficiently and benefit from the use of RAW files.

What to Bring:
You are welcome to bring some of your RAW files on a CD or Jump drive. Toward the end of the class there may be time to edit your own.

Free parking at this location.

Questions about this class can be directed to penntraining@penncamera.com