June 12th, 10am – 5pm in San Antonio, Texas
with Scott Martin

This 1 day seminar takes a look at optimizing photography workflows from capture-to-print using Adobe Lightroom v2.

topics covered
Optimizing exposure for RAW development
The story behind Lightroom and the direction it heads
The DNG format and how to incorporate it into your workflow
FIle Management (several scenarios including transitioning between desktop and laptop)
Optimizing RAW development with Lightroom’s Develop Module
Advanced display calibration
Slideshow presentation
Web authoring procedure and 3rd party solutions
A look at every digital fine art printing process available today
Review sample prints
Printing from Lightroom
Print specification for exhibition (more…)

April 10, 10am – 5pm in San Antonio, Texas
with Scott Martin

This 1 day seminar takes a look at optimizing photography workflows from capture-to-print using Adobe Lightroom v2.

topics covered
Optimizing exposure for RAW development
The story behind Lightroom and the direction it heads
The DNG format and how to incorporate it into your workflow
FIle Management (several scenarios including transitioning between desktop and laptop)
Optimizing RAW development with Lightroom’s Develop Module
Advanced display calibration
Slideshow presentation
Web authoring procedure and 3rd party solutions
A look at every digital fine art printing process available today
Review sample prints
Printing from Lightroom
Print specification for exhibition (more…)

January 5-7th, 10am – 4pm
with Scott Martin

This 3 day workshop takes an intense look at optimizing photography workflows from capture-to-print using Adobe Lightroom v2.

Day 1 – Capture and organize
Optimizing exposure for RAW development
An overview of all RAW software available today
The story behind Lightroom and the direction it heads from here
The DNG format and how to incorporate it into your workflow
FIle Management (several scenarios including transitioning between desktop and laptop)

Day 2 – Develop
Optimizing RAW development with Lightroom’s Develop Module (and ACR)
Hands-on development of participant images
Advanced display calibration

Day 3 – Printmaking
Slideshow presentation
Web authoring procedure, examples and 3rd party solutions
A look at every digital fine art printing process available today
Review sample prints
Printing from Lightroom
Print specification for exhibition
Participants leave with one print of their own work

Participants are encouraged to bring their laptops and RAW files of their own images to work on (more…)

“Finding Your Way in the Dark: Workflow for Night Photography from Capture to Print” 
Lance Keimig and Scott Martin team up with the Texas Photographic Society to present a four day photography workshop in Big Bend National Park, Texas, October 11-14, 2008.

This workshop will have both field and classroom instruction. We will be in the classroom each day from noon until we leave for the field before sunset. Participants can stay out shooting as long as they, or their camera’s batteries, hold out. While in the field each day, photographic techniques and creative inspiration will be discussed, demonstrated and put into practice. Techniques and inspiration will be constantly discussed, demonstrated and put into practice. We will all work closely together, sharing our knowledge and experience. Lance brings his extensive experience with night photography to the workshop with composition techniques, night photography guidelines and inspiring slides shows of historical and contemporary night photography. Scott brings his digital imaging training experience and takes an in depth look at the entire digital imaging workflow from capture to print with night photography in mind. We will examine the skills necessary for high quality digital image capture, RAW file processing and fine art printing. We will also examine the history of digital fine art printing processes, and look at all the processes available today. RIPs, ink technology, color management and recommendations will all be discussed.

This workshop is specifically for digital photographers who want to learn night photography techniques, from exposure to image processing and printmaking. Contrast, atmosphere, light sources, equipment choices, painting with light, and subject matter at night are some of the things this class will cover. We expect that beginners and seasoned digital imaging professionals alike will benefit from the course. Participants should expect to share some of their images for review, as the goal of this workshop is to enjoy the creative process, learn from each other and to grow as image makers.

accommodations

Guests will either camp, or stay at the Chisos Mountains Lodge, the only lodging available in the park. Both conveniently located near food service, a convenience store, gift shop, trail heads and other guest services. The cost to stay at the lodge is (more…)

Onsight, Global Imaging and Leaf are hosting a hands-on demonstration day with the new Leaf AFi camera system at the Onsight printmaking studio in San Antonio, Texas Tuesday June 24th. While Leaf has offered medium format backs for years, the new AFi is an integrated camera body/back system that enhances productivity and workflow. This is the type gear that one must test drive before purchasing so this is your chance to do so at no cost. (more…)

Lance Keimig and Scott Martin team up to present a four day and night photography workshop at Mono Lake, California August 14-17, 2008. This remote location is a favorite for hikers and especially photographers for its unique geological formations. Mono Lake’s signature monolithic rock structures that extend upward from the lake are ideal for night photography. Other photographic locations include the dramatic granite moonscapes of Tioga Pass in Yosemite, and the world famous Bodie Ghost Town. These high altitude (6400 feet) locations east of Yosemite can be very cold at night but is the most comfortable during this time of the year with temperatures in the 50s and 60s (F).

This workshop will have both field and classroom instruction. We will be in the classroom each day from noon until we leave for the field before sunset. Participants can stay out shooting as long as they, or their camera’s batteries, hold out. We will have discussion and assistance while in the field each day. Techniques and inspiration will be constantly discussed, demonstrated and put into practice. We will all work closely together, sharing our knowledge and experience. (more…)