Member Led Headshot Workshop. You Bring Your Gear and We Provide the Lighting.

Leaders : Brent Fuchs and. Jim Felder

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Brent Fuchs

Brent received his first real camera at the age of thirteen, a Pentax K1000, sparking his lifelong passion for photography. He pursued his interest by graduating from Northern Oklahoma College with an associate degree in photography, followed by obtaining a bachelor's degree in photojournalism with a minor in history from the University of Central Oklahoma. Over the past two decades, Brent has made significant contributions to both local and national publications, garnering recognition and awards for his exceptional work.

Navigating Your Photography Workflow: From Camera to Computer

Once you’ve captured and saved your photos on a memory card, the following steps are crucial for maintaining and enhancing your work. In this comprehensive class, we'll delve into the entire image workflow, ensuring you develop a seamless and professional process. Here’s what we’ll cover:

• Understanding the Computer: Get to grips with digital storage and organization basics.

• Types of Storage & Terminology: Learn about different storage solutions, including RAID, NAS, and servers.

• Storage Strategies: We’ll discuss short-term and long-term storage options, backups, and how to create a robust storage plan.
  

Mastering Adobe Lightroom:

1. RAW Workflow: Understand the foundations of working with RAW files in Lightroom.

2. Importing:

   • Storage locations for your images

   • Renaming conventions

   • Adding metadata

3. Editing:

   • Managing color profiles

   • Basic and smart corrections

   • Using saved corrections and editing in external software

4. Exporting:

   • Choosing the right file formats

   • Streamlining your workflow with saved presets

   • Export options and best practices

This class is designed to eliminate the guesswork from your post-processing workflow. It will help you manage your files efficiently and ensure your images are backed up and secure. Join us to build your skills and confidence in managing your photography from the moment it leaves your camera to the final output.

Reserve your spot today!

• Members - $15

• Nonmembers - $49

Brent Fuchs

Brent received his first real camera at the age of thirteen, a Pentax K1000, sparking his lifelong passion for photography. He pursued his interest by graduating from Northern Oklahoma College with an associate degree in photography, followed by obtaining a bachelor's degree in photojournalism with a minor in history from the University of Central Oklahoma. Over the past two decades, Brent has made significant contributions to both local and national publications, garnering recognition and awards for his exceptional work.

Very Basic Photography

This introductory class is designed to demystify the fundamentals of photography for beginners. We'll cover essential questions such as:

• What do photography terms mean?

• What are the functions of various buttons on my camera?

• How can I achieve proper exposure?

• How do I manage lighting to enhance my photos?
  

Dive into the essentials of photography with this comprehensive class designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Learn to master your camera, control light effectively, and more.

1. Camera Basics

   • Types of Cameras: Explore different models and their purposes.

   • Similarities and Differences: Understand what sets cameras apart.

   • Understanding Terminology: Get comfortable with the jargon.

   • Functions and Features: Learn how to use your camera’s key functions.

2. Controlling the Camera

   • Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO: Master the exposure triangle.

   • Image Capture Format: RAW vs. JPEG and when to use each.

   • Metering Techniques: How to measure light for perfect exposure.

   • Focusing Basics: Achieve sharp, well-defined images.

   • Q&A: Address specific questions and clarify doubts.

3. Light & Lighting

   • Light Sources: Differentiate between natural and artificial lighting.

   • Light Quality: Discuss the characteristics of light and its effects.

   • Strobe and Hotlights: Introduction to studio lighting.

   • Color Temperature: How to adjust for varying lighting conditions.

   • Light Ratios: Techniques to balance light for visual impact.

   • Light Modifiers: Tools to shape and control light.

   • Indoor Lighting Demo: Hands-on practice with indoor setups.

   • Outdoor Lighting Demo: Apply your skills in an outdoor setting.

4. Getting Started & Wrap Up

   • Essential Camera Gear: What you need to begin your photography journey.

   • Necessary Lighting Gear: Identifying the basic lighting equipment required.

   • Gear Q&A: Resolve any queries about photography gear.

   • Open Q&A: Final chance to ask questions and get tips.

Please bring a notebook and a camera. We'll guide you through the basics, ensuring you gain a foundational understanding of photography. By the end of this session, you'll be equipped with the knowledge to ask insightful questions and further your photographic skills. Join us and start your journey into the captivating world of photography!

Reserve your spot today!

• Members - $15

• Nonmembers - $49

Angela Hughes - M.Photogr.Cr

Failing Your Way To Success

In this empowering program, we will explore the often overlooked yet invaluable aspect of failure in the journey of becoming successful as photographers. We constantly strive for perfection in our craft, yet failure is inevitable and more importantly necessary for growth.

Instead of fearing failure, let’s learn to embrace it as a vital stepping stone towards achieving our creative goals.

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May Theme: Composition

Scott Detweiler, M.Photog.Cr.

My penchant for the technical, a souvenir from my days as a Physics major, plays a starring role in my photography. It's the nuts and bolts — camera settings, the science of angles, the dance of light and shadow — that fascinate me. This isn’t just about taking pictures; it’s about crafting a scene, understanding its bones, and then bringing it to life.

In our studio, we’re a band of photographic adventurers. We set up scenes as if they’re puzzles, challenging ourselves to nail that perfect shot without the safety net of test shots. It’s a practice that sharpens our skills, particularly when we’re out in the wild, shooting on location or wrangling group shoots where precision planning is a luxury.

These days, my camera and I wander through the realms of commercial photography, retouching, boudoir, fine art, and 3D modeling. Sure, I do the corporate headshots and the catalog gigs, but it’s the artistic commissions, the ones that let me paint with my camera, that really get my heart racing.

Sharing what I’ve learned, that’s another part of this journey I treasure. Through workshops, speaking gigs, and travels, I get to pass on the tricks of the trade. My studio near Milwaukee is a bit of a creative hub, buzzing with themed shoots, lighting workshops, and post-production masterclasses.

And now, there’s a new twist in my artistic journey — AI art. It’s like stumbling into a new dimension where art, technology, and imagination fuse into something extraordinary. This isn’t just another tool; it’s a whole new canvas, rich with possibilities that blend the precision I love in photography with boundless creative freedom. Diving into AI art feels like coming home to a place I never knew existed. In fact, I was so captivated by this revolutionary art form that I joined forces with Stability.ai, the company pioneering this incredible technology. Being part of the team that's pushing the boundaries of creativity and AI is not just a job; it's a continuation of my artistic odyssey, a chance to be at the forefront of an evolution that's redefining art as we know it.

AI + PHOTOSHOP

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all the rage lately, and it is here to stay! The sooner you embrace it, the better equipped you'll be to use it to your advantage. AI isn't going to destroy your business, but your AI-enabled competition sure can put a dent in your revenue.

We'll cover ChatGPT and how to use it like a pro. I'll show you how to use this amazing tool to help with different aspects of your business, from marketing to social media to product development. You're going to love it!

AI has already been used to create art for a while now, and it's only getting better. These AI engines are now available to everyone, and they can be used to create amazing things. I want to show you what a few of these different systems can do, and how you can use them to open new doors. You can use AI to create new products to sell to your clients, or you can use it to learn how to create your own art.

Scott Detweiler, M.Photog.Cr.

My penchant for the technical, a souvenir from my days as a Physics major, plays a starring role in my photography. It's the nuts and bolts — camera settings, the science of angles, the dance of light and shadow — that fascinate me. This isn’t just about taking pictures; it’s about crafting a scene, understanding its bones, and then bringing it to life.

In our studio, we’re a band of photographic adventurers. We set up scenes as if they’re puzzles, challenging ourselves to nail that perfect shot without the safety net of test shots. It’s a practice that sharpens our skills, particularly when we’re out in the wild, shooting on location or wrangling group shoots where precision planning is a luxury.

These days, my camera and I wander through the realms of commercial photography, retouching, boudoir, fine art, and 3D modeling. Sure, I do the corporate headshots and the catalog gigs, but it’s the artistic commissions, the ones that let me paint with my camera, that really get my heart racing.

Sharing what I’ve learned, that’s another part of this journey I treasure. Through workshops, speaking gigs, and travels, I get to pass on the tricks of the trade. My studio near Milwaukee is a bit of a creative hub, buzzing with themed shoots, lighting workshops, and post-production masterclasses.

And now, there’s a new twist in my artistic journey — AI art. It’s like stumbling into a new dimension where art, technology, and imagination fuse into something extraordinary. This isn’t just another tool; it’s a whole new canvas, rich with possibilities that blend the precision I love in photography with boundless creative freedom. Diving into AI art feels like coming home to a place I never knew existed. In fact, I was so captivated by this revolutionary art form that I joined forces with Stability.ai, the company pioneering this incredible technology. Being part of the team that's pushing the boundaries of creativity and AI is not just a job; it's a continuation of my artistic odyssey, a chance to be at the forefront of an evolution that's redefining art as we know it.

PHOTOSHOP COMPOSITES & AI - USE THEM TO YOUR ADVANTAGE

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all the rage lately, and it is here to stay! The sooner you embrace it, the better equipped you'll be to use it to your advantage. AI isn't going to destroy your business, but your AI-enabled competition sure can put a dent in your revenue.

We'll cover ChatGPT and how to use it like a pro. I'll show you how to use this amazing tool to help with different aspects of your business, from marketing to social media to product development. You're going to love it!

AI has already been used to create art for a while now, and it's only getting better. These AI engines are now available to everyone, and they can be used to create amazing things. I want to show you what a few of these different systems can do, and how you can use them to open new doors. You can use AI to create new products to sell to your clients, or you can use it to learn how to create your own art.

During this class, we'll use several AI-driven tools and I'll show you how to use and combine them to level up your photography and Photoshop composite skills. This is a hands-on class, please bring a computer that you know works well and has the latest version of Photoshop installed. You should know Photoshop at a level where things like layers and masks are familiar to you, even if you're not an expert yet.

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