Large Format   -    March 13

Saturday, 1-5, Limit 8 students, Instructor:  Standish Lawder, Tuition $95.

Do you really want to know black&white photography at its best?  This workshop will introduce you to the wonderful world of large format photography where bigger is better. You will be using a high resolution system that produces a wonderful richness of detail, clarity of focus, and brilliance of image far beyond that of your ordinary digital or 35mm camera.  After a couple of  hours of lecture, instruction and demonstration, the class will head out to practice what they’ve learned.. Two or three students will share a 4×5 camera to photograph the downtown sights and scenes of Denver. The class then returns to the Denver Darkroom to develop and make prints of their shooting.  Arrangements will be made for each student to take a 4×5 camera home for a few days. Extensive access to the darkroom will be provided, and a final critique will be scheduled.

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Night Photography  -  March 20

“What are you doing ?” shouted the downtown Denver policeman, “You can’t take photos at night.”  ”But Officer, Don’t you know exposure is cumulative !” we explained. This actually happened several years 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.  The group meets at the Darkroom on Friday night, March 19th 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.

Friday, March 19th for Intro ession. then workshop on Saturday, March 20. Instructor: Chris James. Tuition $45

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Careers  –  Saturday, April 3, 1 to 5

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 phootographer.  The workshop consists of extended visits to the studios of three very successful and experienced Dener photographers who will show you their professional studios and their work, and will discuss with you the  pleasures 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 picures?

Even if  you’re just vaguely toying with the idea of going professional, this afternoon session will provide a fascinating overvew of the photography business in Denver and the opportunites it has for you.

Saturday, April 3, 12:30 to 6:00. Class limit:  10 students.  Tuition:  $95.

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Wedding Photography  -  April 17th

A two-day introduction to one of the most challenging specialties of photography, but also one of the most lucrative.   Info to be posted here soon.

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Sand Dunes National Park  -  May 22 and 23

Join us for our third visit to the Sand Dunes National Park, a truly memorable overnight camping and photography expedition.  If you’ve never been there before, well, it’s hard to believe you’re in Colorado—-it’s more like being on the moon !   Spectacular images abound. The class will meet a week before on the evening of Friday, May 21, for an intro talk by Chris James on shooting at the Dunes, and for information on camping, food and travel. We meet again on Saturday morning, May 22 at 10:00, to travel down together, more or less as a convey. After an afternoon of shooting, a gourmet meal will be served, followed by night photography until…?  Participants may return to Denver anytime Sunday.  Camping gear required.  A useful tip:  since extensive walking through the Dunes is a real effort, you’ll find that using a pair of ski poles provides welcome stability and thrust.  Carry your camera and tripod in a backpack.

Instructor:  Chris James. Tuition: $145.  Friends, mates and spouses are welcome to join the group for an additional $25.

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Abstract Nude  –  June 19

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: Saturday, June 19, from 6pm until 10. Critique session: Friday, June 25th, 7:00pm
Instructor:  Mike Fox
Class Limit:  10 students.  Tuition: $125.   For those who have  previously taken the Abstract Nude workshop a 40% discount is offered.