Two workshops presented by two internationally renowned experts in their respective fields!
Suzanna Clarke will present a workshop on Digital Photography on Saturday 12 August
and
Lesley Trett will present a full day workshop on Photoshop on Sunday 13 August.
Saturday 12 August:
LET YOUR PICTURES TELL THE STORY
Join Suzanna Clarke for a day as we take some intriguing images of the picturesque region we live in. Learn how to create images that are both works of art and communicate the spirit of place. Our aim is to take a series of wonderful shots that may be exhibited in a group art show.
Programme:This one day workshop will cover:
-- Composition: ways of seeing beyond the obvious. Breaking down a scene into details and framing it in interesting ways.
--- Light: creating atmosphere by using different types of light. How to both plan for effect and also make the best of existing lighting conditions.
-- Portraiture: Candids and posed portraits that help to reveal the character of the subject.
-- Movement: learn the tricky skill of panning to give an added sense of excitement and how to create unusual pictures using time exposure.
You will need: --a digital camera that has manual settings;
--beg or borrow (but don't steal) a small tripod if you don't have
one;
--to download pictures, a laptop would be handy if you have one.
--comfortable clothing and walking shoes
--The day will start at 07:30am at the Chateau Lalinde and include a coffee and croissant breakfast
--a working lunch will be served on the Chateau terrace
--and at the end of the day everyone will convene to study the day's work, get feedback and enjoy a glass of wine.
--There will be theory as well as field work done during the day -- and the group will be doing some walking as well as going out (transport provided) on location shooting
Each participant will also have one enlarged and framed photograph, chosen from their work by Suzanna and yourself, displayed at a small exhibition in Lalinde (venue to be announced) -- whether you want this photograph made available to be sold, or keep it for yourself, will be up to you!
Suzanna Clarke:
Suzanna Clarke is a professional photojournalist from Australia whose photographs have graced newspapers, magazines, books, postcards, advertising campaigns and exhibitions for over twenty years. Widely renowned for her travel photography, she is currently producing a book on Morocco for Penguin. Her regular job is as a photojournalist for News International. As well as covering news events in Australia, she has worked in trouble spots in Indonesia, East Timor and Asia and done travel stories on Greece , Vietnam, the Czech Republic, Eire, France, Italy, Austria, New Zealand and the UK.
Clarke's photographic work has been the subject of major government touring exhibitions and has been used to promote Australia at World Expos. Previously as a freelancer she has worked for Travel and Life magazine (now Conde Nast Traveler), New Scientist, Illustrated Science (Scandinavia), The Bulletin/Newsweek, Time Magazine, WWF, numerous tourism commissions and interior design magazines. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Communication, a Masters degree in Creative Writing and has also worked part-time as a university lecturer. Clarke is skilled and enthusiastic teacher who thoroughly enjoys sharing her love of photography. See some of Suzanna's work here
Sunday 13 August:
CREATE MAGIC WITH PHOTOSHOP
Have you ever wondered how to turn a normal photograph into something that looks like this? Lesley Trett will show you on your laptop how you can change any photograph with the use of the Photoshop programme.
Programme
Introduction to Photoshop - its working area, tools and palettes.
Resolution issues and cropping images to size - get your picture the right size without losing image quality.
Image adjustment and colour balance - adjusting an image to get the colour and black and white levels correct.
Making selections - the most important techniques to learn: an introduction to a variety of methods to use depending on what it is you want to select.
What to do with selections once you have created them - changing colours; moving parts of an image onto another; layering.
Using layers effectively - understanding the layers palette and how to be creative with layering images.
Repairing and correcting - how to get rid of that annoying telephone wire across the sky along with other useful tips.
Using colour channels - what are they exactly and what can you use them for???
Having fun with blending modes! - Blending layers together can create unusual and compelling imagery - you'll be amazed at what you can achieve!
--The day will start at 09:00am at the Chateau Lalinde and include
--a working lunch with an optional glass of wine which will be served on the Chateau terrace
--at the end of the day, at 4:00pm, everyone will convene to study the day's work, get feedback and enjoy a glass of wine.
--There will be theory but mostly pratical work done during the day -- Please note: You do not need to be an expert on a computer or with a camera : Lesley will take you through it step by step.
It would be helpful if you could bring a laptop with you. We can provide a couple to those who do not have laptops, but only computers at home.em>
Lesley Trett
Lesley Trett was for twelve years a lecturer in computer applications within Graphic Design, at degree level, at Somerset College of Arts and Technology where she taught Photoshop, QuarkXpress, Freehand and Illustrator. In addition to her faculty duties, Lesley also ran her own successful Graphics Design business in the UK. She now operates that business here in France, where she is also under contract to a national newspaper.
With an impressive client list, which includes a well-known health insurance company, fashion houses, galleries, record companies and a London Magazine, Lesley has established a well deserved reputation in this fast evolving art form. Lesley is a specialist in Photoshop techniques (although these techniques are pretty much common to all similar imaging programs, e.g. Paint Shop Pro) and of course, with major camera manufacturers now ceasing production of film cameras, knowledge of digital techniques is becoming increasingly necessary to any keen photographer.
As a qualified teacher (Certificate of Education) Lesley is able to demonstrate and facilitate beginners and advanced learners in complicated technical aspects of Photoshop in a clear and understandable way without using lots of technical jargon!
Let your pictures tell the Story : Suzanna Clarke
Saturday 12 August, 07h30 to 17h00
Au Château Lalinde, 1 rue de Verdun, Lalinde.
Participation 180€ (inclusive of breakfast, lunch with a glass of wine, transport to locations, files with printed notes, one framed photograph exhibited)
Tél. : 05 53 22 80 94
(limited to a small group, early booking essential)
• Full Day Workshop :
"Create Magic with Photoshopping!" : Lesley Trett
Sunday 13 August, 09h00 to 16h30
Au Château Lalinde, 1 rue de Verdun, Lalinde.
Participation 150€ (inclusive of lunch with a glass of wine, files with printed notes, one framed print of your work exhibited)
Tél. : 05 53 22 80 94
(limited to a small group, early booking essential)
Please note:
There is a special price if both workshops are attended. For the TWO workshops, the cost of participation is only 300€. Payment of fees upon booking
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