2011 Masterclasses

"Fundamentals of Digital Photography - Top 10 Things that will help you take better images "

Nature Photographer, Chris Vigneri of Forest Hill, Maryland
Thursday, 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Fee $40 (Limit 30)

This class, geared to the beginning photographer, will focus on the basics of digital photography and help participants learn how to get the most out of their digital camera. Chris will discuss composition, exposure, and latest field techniques. Based on previous classes, Chris will cover many types of photographic subjects: nature, travel, and portraits. By popular demand, Chris will also provide critiques of class participant images, so after registering email Chris examples of your best photos - and your worst! THIS CLASS FILLS QUICKLY AND WILL BE HELD STRICTLY TO A MAX OF 30 PEOPLE - SIGN UP TODAY!

"Advanced Techniques in Digital Nature Photography - Creating your best image"

Nature Photographer, Chris Vigneri of Forest Hill, Maryland
Thursday, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Fee $40 (Limit 24)

This class will focus on the 4 critical areas in creating your best images - planning, preparation, performing, and printing. The class will walk you through a step by step process of how to capture your best images. You will learn how to plan the resources and techniques to maximize your photographic adventures, how to use light and composition for creative images, how to get the best performance from your camera, how to produce great prints, and finally how to matte and frame them into works of art. Additionally, Chris will devote time to critiquing participant's images in a fun and friendly environment. THIS CLASS ALSO FILLS QUICKLY AND WILL BE HELD STRICTLY TO A MAX OF 24 PARTICIPANTS - SIGN UP TODAY!

Sign up for both classes above for $70!

For Chris, photography is not just about the end results, but the entire photographic experience. His passion is in the challenge of finding great subjects in great light. Chris' award winning work has been published in several magazines and calendars throughout his photographic career.

"Simplifying Landscape Oil Painting"

Wildlife Artist, Heiner Hertling of Milford, Michigan
Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee: $75 (Limit 18)

This year, Heiner will provide an image of a landscape painting in advance and will show participants how to paint a similar painting. Beginners as well as accomplished artists will benefit from the class, which is similar to the artist's PBS TV series, "Your Brush With Nature." The focus will be on the use of oils in painting natural landscapes. All participants will finish the day with their own completed painting. Please bring your own lunch.

A member of the prestigious Society of Animal Artists, Heiner has won seven Duck and Trout Stamp contests and has been most recently the featured artist at the 2006 Southeastern Wildlife Exposition. He paints, sculpts and teaches, helping others to share his passion to create art.

"Painting in Watercolor"

With Joe Garcia and Adele Earnshaw
Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee: $75 (Limit 18)

This watercolor workshop with Joe Garcia and Adele Earnshaw will demonstrate two different approaches to watercolor painting. Joe will start the morning with a demonstration of transparent watercolor. Participants will then paint while Joe and Adele give assistance. After lunch, Adele will demonstrate her technique in opaque watercolor followed by group critique. Reference material will be provided. Please bring your own lunch.

A native Californian, Joe Garcia is an established watercolor landscape and wildlife artist who emphasizes composition, value, and spontaneity. A sixth generation New Zealander, Adele Earnshaw is an accomplished watercolor artist who enjoys landscape and wildlife and painting on location. Together, they have conducted numerous workshops nationally and internationally.

Participants in all classes will receive a confirmation and more specific details after registration is complete.

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