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INTRODUCTION TO STUDIO LIGHTING
6 hour hands on workshop will familiarize you with strobe lighting equipment and show you how to create basic lighting set-ups in the studio. Participants will gain experience using strobe equipment and learn how to shape light to get the effects they want. Learn about metering, color temperature, light ratios and more. Applicable to both digital and conventional photography.
Section 1: Feb. 17, Sun. 11am - 5pm
Section 2: Apr. 20, Sun. 11am - 5pm
Cost: $175 | Limit: 8 students | Instructor: Michael Shindler

ADVANCED LIGHTING
Learn how to beg, borrow, and steal great light in any photo situation. This class will consider the difficulties of lighting on location, and find memorable solutions, both indoor and outdoor problems will be explored. The course will be very hands-on: students will work together as a team to troubleshoot a variety of lighting issues that photographers face including: mixed light, harsh light, flat light, etc. Students are encourage to bring their own lighting problems to the table. Knowledge of basic strobe studio lighting is a must. (Bring: SLR Camera - DSLRs preferred, Film SLRs ok)(Pre-requisite: Intro. to Studio Lighting or knowledge of strobes)
Saturday & Sunday | 10am - 4:00pm | May 3 & 4
Cost: $275.00 | Limit : 8 students | Instructor: Jenn Farrington

INTRODUCTION TO LARGE FORMAT
Large format photography offers a level of control and image quality that far surpasses smaller formats. This workshop will demystify the workings of the view camera and reveal the basic optical principles by which all cameras operate. Learn about camera operation, perspective, focus control, film holders, and more. Various types of view cameras will be on hand for demonstration. (Camera rental available)
Tuesday | 6:30 - 9:00pm | March 6, 13, 20, 27 & April 3
Cost: $275.00 | Limit : 8 students | Instructor: Michael Shindler

WET PLATE PHOTOGRAPHY
This is a one-day intensive, hands-on workshop that will focus on the technical aspects of this unique and historic process. The class size is limited to six, and each participant will have the opportunity to make several images on either clear glass or black-lacquered aluminum plates. Through this facinating 150-year-old process, you’ll learn the fundamental principles of silver-based photochemistry - the foundation upon which modern photography is built. (Bring: Sense of adventure)
Session 1: Sunday 10am-5pm, Feb. 10 | Session 2: Sunday 10am-5pm, Apr. 13
Cost : $250.00 | Limit : 6 students | Instructor: Michael Shindler

ALBUMEN AND POP PRINTING
Contact printing processes that date back to the mid 19th century. Albumen prints are made by hand-coating and contact printed under a UV light-source. Prints are then toned to produce rich, purplish blacks and finely detailed highlights. Albumen prints are capable of rendering a spectacular range of tones and detail, and are considered by many to be the pinnacle of silver-based printing processes - especially when made from wet-collodion glass plate negatives. Printing-out paper is a similar process, which uses pre-sensitized, gelatin coated paper that can produce a wide range of tones using different formulas. In this two-day hands on workshop, learn the chemistry and techniques behind these printing methods from beginning to end. We’ll discuss how processing solutions are prepared, demonstrate coating paper, exposure, processing, and toning of prints. Each participant will have the opportunity to make multiple prints and experiment with different toners.(Pre-requisite: Beg. to Int. B/W darkroom experience) (Bring: Two B/W negs. preferable 4×5 or larger)(Recommended: B/W Dig. Negative class or Wet-Plate Collodion class)
Saturday & Sunday | 11am - 5pm | May 17 & 18
Cost: $325.00 | Limit : 10 students | Instructor: Michael Shindler

PHOTOGRAPHING YOUR FAMILY - Whether you want to capture the sweetness of your children, the impishness of your partner, the dysfunction of a cousin, the last days of an old friend, or the weirdness of your parents, we will explore ways of portraying your “family” in all their glory. In this workshpo we will use techniques of portraiture, documentary, staged/narrative, and landscape photography, along with looking at and discussing a wide variety of other photographers family-work. Students will get weekly assignments and are expected to challenge themselves to look at their families in new ways. A broad definition of ‘family’ is welcome. (Bring: 1 or more family images of your own, plus of another photographer’s family-work)(Equipment: Any type of camera, make/get 5×7 prints - Color or B/W)
Wednesday | 6:30 - 9pm | Apr. 16, 23, 30 & May 7, 14
Cost: $175.00 | Limit : 10 students | Instructor: Tatjana Loh

PINHOLE PHOTOGRAPHY
This one-day hands on workshop demonstrates how to make and use your own pinhole camera. For beginners and experienced pinhole photographers, learn how to calibrate your camera for exposures, work with 4×5 B/W sheet film, and discuss film vs. paper negatives, view various bodies and pinhole types to create different images effects, and more. If you’d like to bring your own pinhole, we welcome you to do so, otherwise pre-made cameras will be available.(Bring: B/W RC paper - Light Meter if possible)
Sunday | 11am-5pm | April 6
Cost:$150.00 | Limit : 10 students | Instructor: Michael Shindler

TOYING WITH CREATIVITY - PLASTIC CAMERAS Overwhelmed by complicated, expensive cameras? What to reconnect with the simple joys of photography? Join Michelle Bates as she guides you into the wonderful world of the Holga camera. With this basic tool, we’ll explore image-making with a twist, using this immensely popular medium-format film camera. The course will include a slide show of a wide range of toy camera photography and the chance to play with a variety of cameras. Learn the basic how-tos about shooting with Holgas, from basic & advanced techniques, to camera modification. Lecture and shooting will be done on Saturday, and Tuesday will be a review session with discussion of successes & problems, plus introducing possibilities for printing and presentation. (Bring: Holga camera & Film - Available for purchase onsite)
Saturday, February 9 | 10:00am - 4:00pm | AND Tuesday, February 12 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm | 
Cost : $125.00 | Limit : 10 students | Instructor: Michelle Bates

REGISTRATION & CANCELLATION POLICIES
We specialize in small class sizes for individual attention suited to your experience level. Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis, so reserve your space early. 100% refund for withdrawal at least one week before first session, or class cancellation. No refunds or credit for withdrawals less than one week before first session or no-shows.