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April 2011
April 28th.
Protecting your gear - from insurance to cases and carrying your gear!
In this program we will cover some of the things that usually don't get covered. We will talk about the many ways you will want to protect your gear. We will talk about Insurance, Cases, as well as other necessities to protect your gear! For more information visit the PDIS web site.
June 2011
June 26th, to July 2nd.
From Many to One / Katrin Eismann - Photography Workshop in Iceland
Digital cameras are amazing pieces of equipment that allow you to explore panoramic, HDR, and time laps photography to expand how you see and portray the beauty of Iceland, In fact digital photography offers new possibilities for blending exposures to extend the traditional rectangular frame, expand the range of brightness values that could never be recorded in a single exposure, and create time-lapse movies to extend the static frame of the still image into the realm of time, motion, and sound. In this fun and busy workshop, you'll learn how to take advantage of your digital camera and work with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop to create surprisingly beautiful images. For more information visit the Focus on Nature web site.
July 2011
July 3 - July 9th
Fine Art Nude Photo Workshop in Iceland / Allen Birnbach
Whether you have created photographs of the human form in the past, or if it is something you have always wanted to do, this nude photo workshop is for you. Working with acclaimed photographer Allen Birnbach, who has photographed members of the Iceland Dance Company for one of his personal projects, you'll learn his unique approach to building a collaborative environment where exceptional possibilities are realized in stunning images. With the majestic, raw power of Iceland's landscape, the opportunities for fine art nude photography is virtually unlimited. Add to that a teaching approach that is focused on one-on-one mentoring in a small group and you are bound to come away with a better command of fine art nude photography. For more information visit the Focus on Nature web site.
July 10 - July 16th.
Exploring the Land of the Midnight Sun / Tony Sweet
Tony Sweet is a professional fine art photographer, lecturer, author, educator, and workshop instructor. As an instructor, Tony's goal is to help the student produce images that are beyond mere travel photography, entering into the realm of fine art, expressing the unique vision that lies within all of us. Aside from traveling the countryside, we will have class time where the use of plug ins and easy photoshop optimizations will be discussed and illustrated in terms of transforming the image beyond the capture. At this time of year, it never gets totally dark, so we may have the unique opportunity to catch a sunset and sunrise during a single outing. We will travel depending on the weather conditions through a kaleidoscope of terrain from lush green to barren, rock strewn areas, to glaciers. "There is a special connection to be experienced in Iceland, as I have discovered. The landscape is pristine, rugged, surreal, pastoral, and spiritual. The waterfalls are lush and rainbows are not an uncommon occurrence, The photo ops are endless and different from anywhere I've ever been. And traveling with Focus on Nature is the perfect way to see Iceland. For more information visit the Focus on Nature web site.
July 24th, to July 30th
Dramatic Iceland: Creating the Expressive Photograph / Brenda Tharp
In this workshop, participants will be immersed in an exhilarating environment and be guided by Brenda on how to interpret the scene before them. The workshop will focus on creative vision, how to make expressive images of what we see. Brenda will discuss the creative process, from seeing to translating that vision into the final image, and guide you in taking your photography to the next level. Key topics of composition, creating visual depth, utilizing nature's design, and applying expressive techniques will provide the basis for learning how to create more expressive images. Additional software techniques will be covered that complement the creative in-camera process. "Gaining a deeper connection to the land is paramount to making meaningful, expressive photographs. Iceland's dramatic landscapes of glaciers, icebergs, waterfalls, rugged coastline, and volcanic regions provide endless opportunity to create the dynamic nature image. "Brenda is an acclaimed instructor known for her honest and helpful critiques. Brenda's book "Creative Nature and Outdoor Photography, Revised Edition" was released in March 2010 and is a great text support for the workshop. For more information visit the Focus on Nature web site.
August 2011
August 7th to August 13th.
Creating Killer Images in Iceland / Seth Resnick
Seth Resnick, chosen as one of the 30 most influential photographers of the decade by Photo District News Magazine, is one of North America's most prolific corporate, editorial and stock photographers, greatly in demand for his beautiful graphic images. In addition to his many photographic project, Seth has been an imaginative innovator with digital technologies in the changing world of photography, and knows first hand how important the development and implementation of the proper workflow can be for all photographers. While anyone can shoot a picture, few can bring back images that last the test of time. "I want you to see what's in my mind's eye, which you wouldn't see if you were standing next to me. Strong colors and strong graphics always appeal to me. I like to take things that you maybe pass by every day and show you what you missed. The fascinating part of being a photographer is seeing every type of lifestyle and every type of environment, then reducing it to just one or two images. "Join Seth shooting from before sunrise to well after Sunset producing graphic color imagery and pushing the limits of possibility with Iceland's incredible people and landscapes. The program includes assignments and daily critiques to help each student develop their own style. We will also work on improving and refining workflow. For more information visit the Focus on Nature web site.
August 14th, to 20th.
The Color of Iceland / Arthur Meyerson
Here's an opportunity to photograph an exotic location, it's people and culture while learning from master color photographer. This workshop/photo tour, designed for amateurs and professionals, focuses on documenting this extraordinary country, it's people and it's culture. Through assignments, critiques and discussions, participants acquire techniques to become more sensitive to light and its effects on color, while creating a "sense of place". Arthur guides and inspires participants to help refine their individual style for creative fulfillment. For more information visit the Focus on Nature web site.
August 21st, to August 27th.
Pursuing your personal project in Iceland/ Julieanne Kost
The workshop will be a graceful balance between crating stunning imagery in the field and learning the necessary tools to finish the images in Lightroom and Photoshop. In this unique course, Julianne will spend the first full day covering Lightroom in depth, providing you the tools you'll need for working with your images for the rest of the week. Then, the class will shift gears: participants will be challenged to communicate their own personal photographic project as they explore and expand upon their photography skills. This workshop is an incredible opportunity to give yourself permission to unplug from your daily life and re energize your photography, your mind, and your soul in the inspiring landscape of Iceland. For more information visit the Focus on Nature web site.
August 2st, to August 27th.
Destination Iceland / John Paul Caponigro
John Paul Caponigro is one of the most creative visual artists working today. Dedicated to fostering the growth of creativity in others, he exhibits, writes, lectures, and teaches seminars and digital photography workshops. Inspiring conscientious creative interaction, his life's work is a call to connection with our natural world, with each other, and with ourselves. This site will answer all of your questions about John Paul - who, what, where, when, how, and why. You can explore a web of connections to individuals and communities he interacts with. For more information visit the Focus on Nature web site.
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