Washington D.C. - The Perfect Shot - Aug 11-12 2012
This photography class is one out of several photo lessons in the ongoing "Discover the Top Floor" series offered by Chris Marquardt. Classes are held in Germany, in the United States and in Canada. Future events will take photographers to the Himalayas and to Japan. For an overview, please see the directory at www.discoverthetopfloor.com
early bird discount
The Perfect Shot
Aug/11-12 2012
Washington D.C.
Hashtag: #dcws2012
Regular price $699
Early Bird $649
(early bird discount for registrations until feb/29/2012)
Aug/11-12 2012
Washington D.C.
Hashtag: #dcws2012
Regular price $699
Early Bird $649
(early bird discount for registrations until feb/29/2012)
Descriptoin
"I have been trained a lot of times in a lot of stuff by a lot of people. I am in no way exaggerating when I say this was one of the top 5 in my career."
-- Bob Kearns, 2011 participant
Photo: Chris Marquardt
Learn what it takes to make the perfect shot. This workshop will take your photography to the next level.
It covers the entire digital workflow and will give you the tools and the understanding that you need to go far beyond what you used to be able to do before.
The workshop kicks off with a briefing, that is followed by a full day of photography immersion in Washington D.C., including lots of hands-on with tips and tricks from Chris Marquardt. The following day will be spenttaking it to the next level in the digital darkroom. Learn the tricks of the pros!
After this workshop, you will look at photography with different eyes, and as a bonus, you will have learned how to kill you digital backlog.
It covers the entire digital workflow and will give you the tools and the understanding that you need to go far beyond what you used to be able to do before.
The workshop kicks off with a briefing, that is followed by a full day of photography immersion in Washington D.C., including lots of hands-on with tips and tricks from Chris Marquardt. The following day will be spenttaking it to the next level in the digital darkroom. Learn the tricks of the pros!
After this workshop, you will look at photography with different eyes, and as a bonus, you will have learned how to kill you digital backlog.
Details
What to expect from the workshop
We will use the latest version of Adobe Lightroom for the image management and post processing part. For this we will have access to a state-of-the-art computer lab. A free 30-day demo version of Lightroom is available.
The post production session will be held at Insyte, a state-of-the-art training facility.
Times
Sat: 9am to 5pm (please allow time for potential evening activities)
Sun: 9am to 3pm
- Learn the secrets of professional photographers
- Learn about people photography
- Develop an understanding of the digital workflow and end your digital backlog
- Learn to get the most out of your pictures with professional post processing, including
- mastering RAW
- spot-on color correction
- advanced contrast management
- high-end black-and-white conversion
- Spend time with like-minded people
- Do hands-on assignments to try out your new skills
- Get your pictures reviewed
We will use the latest version of Adobe Lightroom for the image management and post processing part. For this we will have access to a state-of-the-art computer lab. A free 30-day demo version of Lightroom is available.
The post production session will be held at Insyte, a state-of-the-art training facility.
Times
Sat: 9am to 5pm (please allow time for potential evening activities)
Sun: 9am to 3pm
FAQ
What do I need to bring?
Berlin LIMITED: Bring your camera, batteries and memory cards. Good shoes are recommended as the Berlin excursion will take us through the heart of the city partially on foot.
Washington D.C. The Perfect Shot: Bring your camera, lenses, batteries and memory cards. Please expect some walking during the photo day.
Toronto Large Format Analog: Film and development chemistry is included in the workshop. If you can, bring your large format and accessories. You are also welcome to participate without a large format camera, in that case we will have enough cameras for participants to get hands-on experience.
Toronto Urban Photography: Bring your digital camera, memory cards and batteries. A laptop is not required.
San Francisco Fire & Street: tbd
Vancouver Scapes: tbd
Washington D.C. The Perfect Shot: Bring your camera, lenses, batteries and memory cards. Please expect some walking during the photo day.
Toronto Large Format Analog: Film and development chemistry is included in the workshop. If you can, bring your large format and accessories. You are also welcome to participate without a large format camera, in that case we will have enough cameras for participants to get hands-on experience.
Toronto Urban Photography: Bring your digital camera, memory cards and batteries. A laptop is not required.
San Francisco Fire & Street: tbd
Vancouver Scapes: tbd
What is included in the workshop fee?
Only the workshop is included. Transportation and accommodation are not included unless specified otherwise.
Berlin LIMITED: entrance fees and drinks/snacks during the workshop are included
Washington D.C. The Perfect Shot: entrance fees are included.
Toronto Large Format Analog: All materials (film, chemistry) are included. You can also use one of our cameras, but if you own a large format camera, please bring it.
Toronto Urban Photography: The workshop includes required entrance fees and streetcar fares.
San Francisco Fire & Street: tbd
Vancouver Scapes: tbd
Berlin LIMITED: entrance fees and drinks/snacks during the workshop are included
Washington D.C. The Perfect Shot: entrance fees are included.
Toronto Large Format Analog: All materials (film, chemistry) are included. You can also use one of our cameras, but if you own a large format camera, please bring it.
Toronto Urban Photography: The workshop includes required entrance fees and streetcar fares.
San Francisco Fire & Street: tbd
Vancouver Scapes: tbd
I know what every button on my camera does. How can I benefit from the workshop?
Being good on the technical side of photography is very helpful in many situations. Still, we as photographers can benefit to learn in other areas too. In order to take things to the next level, a photographer has to improve on the creative side too. On these workshops you will learn why certain images create certain reactions in the viewer, and how you can gain control over this with your photography.
Others say I have "a good eye". What can I learn on the workshop?
When we start off with photography, most of us begin taking pictures "from the gut". This workshop will teach you knowledge about how you can achieve specific things with your camera and how to get a lot more control over how the viewer will see your photography. By making more conscious decisions, you will be able to take your photography to the next level.
I am not sure I'm good enough to participate in the workshop.
You most likely are. Photographers of all levels are welcome to participate, including those just starting out and those looking to hone their skills. Before the workshop starts, you will receive some preparation materials to help everyone be on a similar level. I have never had a participant at any of my workshops who walked away without having learned something. And I have never had a participant who was too much of a beginner to participate. I take great pride in making sure all participants benefit from the workshops, no matter what level they are on. If you are not sure, pleae contact me and we'll find out together.
I was a participant on an earlier workshop. Will I get a discount?
Yes, repeat participants get a discount. Please see the pricing information for this workshop for more details.
Fees
Regular price: $699
Early Bird & repeat participants: $649
The Fine Print:
Early Bird & repeat participants: $649
The Fine Print:
- Repeat participants please make a note during registration what workshop you have already been on.
- Discounts cannot be combined
