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Night Photography  

 

“What are you doing ?” shouted the downtown Denver policeman, “You can’t take photos at night.”  

“But Officer,” we explained, “ don’t you know that exposure is cumulative! !”  This actually happened several years ago at a Denver Darkroom night shoot, one of our favorite workshops.  We are fortunate to have Chris James on our faculty, one of the most talented night photographers in the country.  Typically, the group meets at the Darkroom on Friday night at 7:00 for introduction and preparation, and then meets again the following evening for the shoot.  We will spend several hours downtown capturing  nightime images under Chris’s expert guidance. A camera and a tripod required, cable release cable and a watch are also useful.

 

             Dates of  upcoming Night Photography Workshops:

Friday, August 20 at 7pm for Intro Session, then workshop shooting downtown on Saturday, August 21 at 7pm.  Instructor:  Chris James.  Class limit:  10 students. Tuition:  $45.

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More About the “Denver at Night” workshops

We plan on publishing a popular calendar for 2011 consisting of a dozen of the best student images of Denver at night. What a great way to get  your photograph published!

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              Abstract Nude  –  August 22

By applying wild abstraction experimentation while shooting of the one of the most traditional subjects of photography, that of the female nude form, students will create a number of intriguingly different photographs. For example, we will be shooting with open shutter in the pitch-dark studio and applying light on the subject—– including lasar scribbling, accent lights with color filters, the model dancing amongst Christmas lights, and the like. We will also be shooting outside using special lights and fireworks, a fog machine and a bubble generator.  Digital or film SLR camera required.  A tripod is necessary, and if you wish to enroll but don’t have a tripod, please let us know so we can provide you with one.  

Date:  Monday, August 22, from 6pm until 10.  Instructor:  Michael Fox.   Tuition:  $95
Class Limit:  10 students.  For those who have  previously taken the Abstract Nude Workshop at the Denver Drkroom a 25% discount is offered.

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Wedding Photography – August 15, 3-8 pm 

 A comorehensive introduction to one of the most challenging specialties of photography, but also one of the most lucrative. Denver’s acclaimed wedding photographer Edward DeCroce will be teaching this class and we couldn’t be more excited. Students will learn firsthand about the techniques, subtleties and nuances of wedding photography from one of the absolute best in the business. Class will meet on Sunday, August 15 for an afternoon workshop from 3 until about 8 pm.  Don’t  miss this very special workshop!

Sunday, August 15, from 3 until about 8 pm.  Class limit:  10 students.  Tuition: $145

                                                           

Wedding Photos by Edward De Croce

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Lighting and Portraiture workshop,

September 25th, 1-5 pm

Sometimes it seems that photography was invented to record the human visage.  And, most certainly, an undertanding of light and lighting is essential to the study of photography.   Both these issues are the focus of this favorite Denver Darkroom workshop.  Topics  include  light and lighting, the natue of the human face as subject, and how to take totally professional studio portraits at home.

Here’s a new idea for this September 25th workshop:  If you’d like to enroll, you may bring a friend and/or family member (including little ones) to serve as a model for the class.

The class meets on Saturday afternoon, September 25, from 1 to five.  Class limit: 10. Instructor:  Standish Lawder.  Tuition:  $95.  The class meets again at 7:00 pm, on Friday evening, October 8th, for a critique of student assignments session with wine and cheese.

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        Careers  –  Saturday, July 17, 10am to 3pm

Are you bored with your job, but excited about photography?  Are you thinking about entering the photography profession, and wondering what it’s like out there?  Here’s your chance to find out!

 A one-day look at what it’s like to be a professional photographer.  This workshop consists of extended visits to the studios of three very successful and experienced Denver photographers who will show you their professional studios and their work, and will discuss with you the pleasure and the problems of the photography business.  How to get started?  What equipment do you need? How to develop and maintain contact with clients? And, above all, how to make money taking  pictures? 

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Concert Photography  -  August 7 & 8

This workshop will cover the fundamentals of both small and large venue concert photography. Students will receive a thorough overview of the many challenges faced when photographing moving performers in both low and rapidly varying light conditions, and will learn strategies to overcome them.  We will also cover equipment requirements, post-production tips & techniques, how to obtain access to venues, and an overview of the business.  The course will include a field assignment where you will have the opportunity to experience first-hand the challenges and excitement of capturing live music performances.

Class dates:  August 7th, Saturday evening, 7 to 9 pm, at the Denver Darkroom. The class then meets again the following day, Sunday evening at 6:00 pm, and then goes out to shoot a live jazz concert performance.

      Ned Radinsky is best known for his distinctive black and white concert photography.  His work has been featured in exhibitions and has appeared in notable publications around the world including the New York Times, Rocky Mountain News, Westword, Downbeat and Rocky Mountain Jazz.   He has shot hundreds of sets at venues ranging from dive bars to the legendary Red Rocks amphitheater.  Ned is the featured photographer and co-author of the book, The New Face of Jazz, to be published by Random House in July of this year