Workshops

Best of the Palouse Photo Workshop – June 19-23, 2012

Jack Lien and David Saffir, June 19-23, 2012

Early Bird registration, before May 10, 2012 is $650. After that, $795. Call Jack Lien (360) 481-4575  (FYI: ONLY TWO PLACES LEFT AS OF APRIL 30)

The Palouse, a region in the Northwestern US, consists of rolling farmlands, fertile hills and praries – and it is one of the go-to places for photographers in North America!

This 4,000 square-mile region sprawls across the Washington-Idaho border, encompassing uncommonly rich farmland.  Crop patterns form a vibrant patchwork appearance and a wild sea-like wave as the winds cause fields of wheat and barley to bend and sway.

The Palouse offers photographers the opportunity to capture a diverse landscape and a chance to witness an unforgettable land formed by the Lake Missoula glacial flood path of 15,000 years ago.  Additionally, there are areas which contain older structures and barns, farm machinery and tools, and much more in the way of photogenic Americana.

Palouse Country Photo Tours is the only photography tour company that specializes in and is intimately knowledgeable with this amazing country. It’s not just that Jack Lien, who runs the show, knows where to go – he knows his neighbors well, has pre-arranged access to key sites, and makes it easy for photographers to capture lifetime images and great memories.

To register for this “Best of the Palouse Photo Tour and Workshop” go to our website at https://fourseasonsphototours.com/ or contact us at: palousetours@comcast.net or call Jack Lien: (360) 481-4575. Early Bird registration, before May 1, 2012 is $650. After that, $795.   This 5-day workshop, includes intensive field work, plus hands-on, practical, image-editing and printing instruction.

 

Segment One: Field Work

The field portion of this photo workshop is an excellent time to photograph the deep rich green fields against the freshly plowed ground and the pastoral scenes only found on the Palouse. The bold colors, patterns, lines, and contrast against the contours of the Palouse landscape is breathtaking. Different planted crops provide a wide range of colors and textures, and creative opportunities.

Field Workshop leader Jack Lien has discovered countless photographic opportunities throughout the region and has gained access to private land, nostalgic buildings and landscape that are often unknown or off limits to others.  You’ll have abundant opportunities to photograph historic buildings, barns, windmills, and fields.

Segment Two: “Make Your Images Sparkle From Start to Finish” with David Saffir

In these segments, you’ll learn to optimize camera setup, get the right color from your computer, and edit your images to give them the sparkle and depth they deserve! We’ll emphasize Photoshop, Lightroom, Camera RAW, and fine art printing in these sessions.

(Workshop Leader David Saffir is an internationally-recognized photographer and printmaker. The author of two books, he also provides color and imaging consulting services. He is the author of Mastering Digital Color: A Photographer’s and Artist’s Guide to Controlling Color, and The Joy of Discovery”. Other publications include Rangefinder Magazine, Professional Photographer, Pro Photo West, Great Output, Digital Imaging Technology, Photo Technique, and others.)

 

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Details, Workshop Itinerary:

June 19

•     3pm – 4pm Orientation meeting

•     4pm – 5pm Briefing on camera settings for color and exposure before we head out into the      field (handout included)

•     5pm – Head out into the field until dusk to photograph this incredible land and its endless photo opportunities

June 20, 21, 22

•     Each morning we will depart from the motel at 4:30-5:30am and return around 11 am for a much needed rest.

•     2pm to 3pm - Review and critique of images shot in the morning (w/ David Saffir).

•     3pm return to the field and shoot until after sunset.

June 23

•     8 am to 12 noon - Classroom instruction, “Make Your Images Sparkle From Start to Finish” – David Saffir
Includes image editing and final critique of images captured during the week, plus printing.

Learn how to manage image quality from capture, to editing, and on to display or print. Get the most from your camera, computer, software, and printer, and create images that meet or exceed your expectations!

Agenda:

 •     Camera settings – white balance, ISO, shutter and aperture, color settings, JPEG vs RAW

•     Review: Transferring and backing up images after the shoot.

•     Organizing and selecting images for further processing and editing – including cataloguing and adding keywords for accessibility

•     Setting up the computer and display for correct color

•     Processing images in Camera RAW/Lightroom

•     Image editing in Photoshop

•     Printer setup and printing fine art images

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To register for this “Best of the Palouse Photo Tours and Workshop” go to our website at https://fourseasonsphototours.com//a> or contact us at: palousetours@comcast.net or call Jack Lien: (360) 481-4575. Early Bird registration, before May 1, 2012 is $650. After that, $795.   Local transportation and lodging not included in fee.

We suggest early registration as classes fill up quickly. A laptop is recommended but not required.