My name is Robyn and I've been working with Adam Jones who is one of Canon's Explorers of Light and talked last year at the NECCC. Susan Mosser of the Greater Lynn Photographic Association said I should email your group and send the info about a White Mountains Workshop (which I will be doing with Don Toothaker whom you may know from Merrimack Valley Camera Club) in October followed by Adam Jones doing a weekend indoor workshop on working with photos, postprocessing and so on.
If you have any questions you can reply to this email or feel free to call anytime at 978-929-9331 - I live in Acton, Mass.Thank you for your time and consideration,Robyn
White Mountains Outdoor Workshop and Adam Jones Indoor Photography Workshop
October 7th to October 11th 2009
White Mountain Outdoor WorkshopWant to go to one of the best places in the United States to photograph fall foliage? The White Mountains in New Hampshire is a photographer’s dream and well known for its’ spectacular colors during the autumn season. From early Wednesday, October 7th through the afternoon of Friday the 9th, 2009, come join photographers Robyn Bright, Bob Buyle and Don Toothaker on this photo workshop that everyone from beginners to advanced photographers can enjoy. We’ll be exploring the Franconia Notch and Conway areas along with the incredibly scenic Kancamagus Highway. Mountains, rivers, ponds, waterfalls and of course the vibrant color of the autumn leaves will be captured in this photo workshop at one of the most beautiful locations in New England. Maximum of 25 people.
Adam Jones Indoor WorkshopOnce photos have been taken, downloading, sorting, storage and especially processing can be extremely time consuming. Who wants to spend more time in front of a computer than behind their camera? The answer is to be sure to take the best photos to begin with so processing becomes a breeze and to learn from an expert photographer the fastest and more advanced ways to do post-production work. Adam Jones, one of only 100 premier photographers in the world that is a Canon “Explorer of Light”, will be coming for a two day weekend workshop in the North Andover area of Massachusetts to teach about storing, sorting and processing your photos. This workshop will immediately follow the White Mountain Outdoor Workshop above that Adam will be visiting as well. Anyone who is a beginner to advanced photographer can learn a great deal from this workshop. You can sign up for either one or both days depending on your skills and what you wish to learn.
Day One of Adam Jones Indoor Workshop:On Saturday, October 10th, Adam will be discussing in the morning how to take better photos by: getting correct white balance, using different camera modes, understanding histograms, knowing the importance of tripods and lens choice, and other topics so that you get the best photo to start with which means less processing time. The afternoon will be spent with Adam teaching about ways to effectively download, sort and store your photos and setting up Photoshop correctly in terms of Preferences, Color Settings, Brushes, Palettes and so on. Then he will process several of his images from beginning to end explaining each step. Some of these image-enhancing steps include how to use Curves/Levels, Shadow/Highlights, Selective Color, Hue and Saturation, and Sharpening for printing.
Day Two of Adam Jones Indoor Workshop:On Sunday, October 11th, Adam will talk about more processing work and Photoshop techniques will be addressed such as Layers and Layer Masking, creative Dodging and Burning, Blending Modes and making precise selections with the pen tool and others. In the afternoon, more advanced techniques using some Photoshop and different software tools will be taught including creating and blending HDR (High Dynamic Range) images for handling extreme contrasts, Helicon Focus for unlimited depth of field, tips and techniques for stitching panoramic images, and NIK software such as Viveza, Sharpener Pro 3, Silver Effects Pro and others to really bring out the best in your photographs. If time permits in the afternoon, Adam will show some of his best photos taken in the USA and around the world. Questions will be welcome anytime during any of the above workshops.
Workshop Fees and Other Considerations:
Pricing for the White Mountains and Adam Jones Workshops*:
White Mountains Outdoor Workshop Only: $295.00
Adam Jones Indoor Workshop One Day Only: $ 95.00
Adam Jones Indoor Workshop Both Days Only: $170.00
White Mountains Workshop + One-Day Adam Jones Workshop: $350.00
White Mountains Workshop + Two-Day Adam Jones Workshop: $395.00
Workshop fees do not include lodging, transportation or meals. Arrangements have been made with a hotel in New Hampshire on the Kancamagus Highway in Lincoln for anyone who wishes to stay from Wednesday night the 6th (as we will be heading out very early on the 7th) until the 9th of October for a room with two beds for $109 to $119/night for one or two people. There will be a maximum of 25 people for the White Mountains Outdoor Workshop. Adam Jones’ indoor workshop will be held in or near North Andover, Massachusetts. Deadline for sign up on White Mountains is July 15th and for Adam Jones workshop is August 30th. Note that any workshop above may change itinerary as needed.
*Note that you will save 10% or more if you sign up for more than one workshop!
If you have any questions or wish to sign up for either or both workshops, please call or email Robyn Bright at 978-929-9331 or
rbrightsun@yahoo.com or Don Toothaker at 978-469-9569 or
detphoto@comcast.net Thank you!
The Photographers:
Adam Jones is an internationally recognized photographer specializing in travel, nature, and wildlife. Jones’s award-winning photography has been widely published in magazines, posters, calendars, books, and in national advertising campaigns for clients such as Canon, Ford, Eddie Bauer, Miller Beer, and Coldwater Creek. Adam’s publication credits also include: National Geographic, Life Magazine, National Wildlife Federation, Audubon, Sierra Club, Disney, Hallmark Cards, and hundreds of textbooks plus seven of his own coffee-table and instructional books. In 1995 the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest honored Adam by selecting one of his images from over 19, 000 entries as the winner in the “In Praise of Plants” category. He has taught for Canon, Popular Photography & Imaging, Maine Photographic Workshops, Rocky Mountain School of Photography, and Great American Photography Workshops. Adam is noted for his enthusiastic down to earth approach and his ability to communicate effectively with all skill levels. You can see some of his amazing photographs at:
www.adamjonesphoto.com Robyn Bright is a true New Englander that loves to take photos in the US and all over the world on the land and even under the sea. She specializes in nature, wildlife and pet/fish photos that have been used on magazines, product labels, ads and websites mainly for the pet industry. Her photos have been included in a textbook on small animals and multiple times in the largest pet industry trade publication and their fish supplement. She has been teaching adult education photography courses for over five years and has put together workshops in New England and Arizona. Robyn’s mentor and friend for almost ten years has been Adam Jones, who she has traveled with to different parts of the US as well as Africa and China. She will be a speaker at the NECCC this summer.
Bob Buyle enjoys travel, nature and wildlife photography with a specialization in city landscapes and commercial architectural interiors especially in the Chicago area where he lives. He has won many of his own and regional camera club competitions. Bob’s work has been purchased from numerous fine art galleries and stock agencies, and has been seen in national advertising, a well-distributed social studies textbook, and post cards that are being offered at high quality, competitive locations such as the Sears Tower in Chicago. Bob has worked in a group and individually with Adam Jones for many years and has traveled with Adam around the US and Africa. He has been praised numerous times for his helpful and caring nature assisting individuals out in the field on workshops. Please check out his stunning photos of cityscapes, nature, wildlife, sports, travel and other subjects at his website:
www.robertbuylephotography.comDon Toothaker is an award-winning photographer that captures a wide range of subjects including weddings, portraits, events, travel and nature. A life long resident of New England, his images have been published in nationally known magazines as well as local periodicals. Don’s clients have included Donald Trump Enterprises, the Tiger Woods Foundation, The Wounded Warrior Project, Dunkin Donuts, the Boston Red Sox, the New England Patriots, the Professional Golf Association, Bank of America, and other varied venues. Primarily self-taught, Don’s infectious enthusiasm and passion for photography is obvious when he works with groups and individuals in workshop settings. See some of Don’s fabulous and deeply moving photos at:
www.toothakerphoto.com
