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they're saying about Vagabond Vistas Photography Workshops:
"As a former teacher and teaching
supervisor, I have a pretty good understanding of what characteristics
go into making a great teacher: passion for the subject, the capacity
to convey the information in creative and varied forms, and a sincere
interest in the students are my top 3. David meets all 3 criteria
in my book. Taking his "Composition" and "DSLR"
classes were invaluable choices in advancing my skill as a photographer
and encouraging me to see differently. I look forward to my next learning
experience with David." Cari Rowan, Asheville, NC (see more testimonials here) |
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Throughout
the year, David offers a wide range of group classes at his comfortable
studio in the Asheville River
Arts District (North Carolina). His "holistic"
approach to instruction ranges from beginners to advanced amateurs
to aspiring professionals. With class sizes currently limited
to just seven students, David provides invaluable insight into
the workings of today's digital cameras and computer software
and shares age-old compositional techniques and wisdom. Listed below is David's growing line-up of studio-based events. For more details and to register, please visit the specific event listed on the drop-down menu for this section of the Vagabond Vistas website. |
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Introduction
to Digital Photography Seminar Are you new to digital photography? Or, are you confused by some of the fundamental concepts, like pixels, digital zoom, and flash use? Do you know how to format your memory card, and transfer files to your computer? Learn the essentials of digital photography in just one evening. This class is ideal for someone new to photography or has revived their interest in a digital world. The session is specially designed for "point-and-shoot" camera users, but it is also suitable for those with DSLR models who are new to digital photography. David closes the seminar with a handful of useful composition tips that come in handy in day-to-day shooting. NEXT DATE: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 EVENT IS FULL |
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Introduction
to Digital Photography - Family Session Is your child showing an interest in photography? Are you interested as well, but don't know where to start, or how to get your child started? This special Sunday workshop allows parents to learn along side their child (or children). David combines practical instruction in his comfortable studio with a short stroll through the River Arts District, providing a perfect balance of advice, hands-on exercises, and fun. Space is limited to four adults and four children. NEXT DATE: TBD |
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Megapixels
& Megabytes - Demystifying the "Megas" The building blocks of a digital image are these tiny things called "pixels". With each exposure, literally millions ("mega") of them are required to record the light that travels through the lens and aperture, past the open shutter, and on to the camera's digital sensor. This image, captured by the pixels, is then converted into a digital file, usually a JPEG or RAW format (and can be many "megabytes" in size). But, what does all of this mean and how does it affect the quality of a photograph? This special two-hour seminar serves to clear up the confusion about digital resolution and file types. NEXT DATE: Thursday, March 15, 2012 DETAILS & REGISTRATION |
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DSLR
Camera & Lens Operation Do you want to "take" pictures, or "make" photographs? This popular special five-evening session helps you to progress from "automatic" operation of your camera to "semi--automatic" or "manual" operation. Topics include photographic exposure, metering, aperture, depth-of-field, shutter speed, ISO, lens selection, white balance, auto focus, and more. Sessions include detailed instruction supported by practical exercises and critique sessions of each student's work. This is the workshop for hobbyists who want to take their photography to another level. NEXT DATES: Mar. 6, 13, 20 & 27 / Apr. 3, 2012 DETAILS & REGISTRATION |
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Photographing
Fall Foliage & More (Landscape / Waterfalls / Macro) This is a special Columbus Day "nature photography" session is timed to coincide with the change in seasons and autumn foliage color in Appalachia. David covers the essentials of autumn landscape photography, but also integrates step-by-step techniques for photographing waterfalls, as well as close-up shots of nature with a macro lens. This is a "must do" class for anyone who will be taking advantage of the annual display of colors in and around Asheville. NEXT DATE: September 2012 Date TBD |
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Get
The Most Out Of Your Mac (Mac OS-X Essentials) With the introduction of the iPod, iPhone and iPad, more and more people are using Apple products than ever before. And, there is no denying that Apple / Mac is the computer system chosen by most professional and serious hobbyist photographers. David has developed a single-evening seminar to help you get the most out of your Mac with regards to your photography and digital workflow. Learn to be more efficient and organized in just one evening! NEXT DATE: March 8, 2012 DETAILS & REGISTRATION |
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Photographic
Composition There is more to creating great imagery than owning expensive gear and knowing all of the controls. This single-evening class includes a special "Elements of Design" module that helps form a foundation for all artistic composition. David presents over 20 practical compositional techniques to help turn your "good" photos into "great" ones. Suitable for all photographers of any skill level. This is as much a lesson on "how to see" as it is on composing the content in your frame. NEXT DATE: February 21, 2012 DETAILS & REGISTRATION |
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Introduction
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Fundamentals
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Advanced
Flash Photography Applications - NIKON
Cameras / Flash This is a special single-evening session for those that have already participated in one of the Vagabond Vistas "Fundamentals of Flash Photography" workshops, or are competent in using their Nikon speedlight. This session is packed with practical exercises that explore deeper into Nikon's amazing Creative Lighting System. Single and multi-speedlight set-ups will be covered. NEXT DATE: TBD |
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Fundamentals
of Flash Photography - CANON Cameras
/ Flash Does the use of a flash scare you? Or, maybe it doesn't scare you, but it confuses you. You're not alone. This two-evening workshop is all about demystifying one of the most useful accessories in your camera bag -- indoors or outdoors. Learn how to optimize your use of light -- both natural and artificial -- without stress and with beautiful results. NEXT DATE: TBD |
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Advanced
Flash Photography Applications - CANON
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Vacation
& Travel Photography - PEOPLE Do you enjoy mingling with the "locals" when you travel? Do you like to take their photo to add to your memories and travel experience, but you're not sure how to set up your camera? Or, maybe you're uneasy about how to approach people? Learn the tricks-of-the-trade of "people photography" used by many top professional travel photographers. Create better photos while on vacation -- ones that your friends, family and co-workers will envy! NEXT DATE: TBD |
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Vacation
& Travel Photography - PLACES (Landscape / Architecture) Whether it's a city plaza in Europe or an Appalachian Mountain vista, specific skills are required beyond "automatic" to get the right shot. Good composition also plays a key role in capturing the best angle. This session gets you ready for urban and rural shooting on the road or in your own locale. Learn the tricks-of-the-trade of landscape and architectural photography used by many top professional travel photographers. NEXT DATE: TBD |
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Vacation
& Travel Photography - THINGS (Nature / Markets) There is more to travel photography than "people" and "places". Quite often, capturing that "spirit of place" requires more than what is obvious to the passing tourist. This class is for the nature / wildlife photographer and market-goer alike. David provides step-by-step instruction on a variety of topics, ranging from floral close-ups, to distant wildlife shots, to artistic compositions of market scenes. NEXT DATE: TBD |
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Concert
Photography - Shooting gigs & Obtaining credentials Do you enjoy concerts? Do you have a kid who performs on stage at school? Would you like to learn more about how to best capture these events? In addition to the technical and compositional instruction, David will also cover the ins and outs of obtaining press credentials to shoot your favorite bands and artists. NEXT DATE: April 24, 2012 |
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Event
Photography - Sports / Action Are you a soccer mom (or dad) struggling to capture those special moments in your child's athletic life? This session applies your knowledge of your camera and composition skills to a specific application where fast-moving subjects are commonplace. NEXT DATE: April 17, 2012 |
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Photographing
Children
Typically held on a Saturday, the content of this workshop is self-explanatory. It's all about getting the most out of your children photography. It is highly recommend that you have proficient knowledge of your camera controls in preparation for this event (i.e., you understand the material taught in the Intermediate Digital Photography class). NEXT DATE: TBD |
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Pet
Photography Seminar (FREE) This is a 90-minute FREE event geared toward the pet lover and pet owner who also loves photography. Let's face it, your pet (or horse) is part of the family, just like a child. So, why not create memorable photos of your beloved pet, just as you would your own family members? David lays out the fundamentals for creating striking photos of your pet, revealing the tricks of the trade that separate "photographs" from "snap shots". NEXT DATE: March 1, 2012 DETAILS & REGISTRATION |
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Intermediate
Digital Workflow - Essentials of Adobe Lightroom As a more advanced follow-up to the "Intro to Digital Workflow" class, this three-evening session will go into more detail of the workings of Adobe Lightroom software (and touch on other Adobe products, such as Bridge and Photoshop). NEXT DATES: Please contact us for private instruction options |
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Group
Critique / Q&A Session David critiques your work along with other participants in a shared information session. Time is also allotted for Q&A. This is a fantastic and affordable way to get a truly objective analysis of your images while also learning from David's assessment of other members of the session. NEXT DATE: TBD |
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