Classes Being Held This Weekend (January 10th, 11th)

[TM_Images]

Hello All!

Special Note to TPF Members! 15% off all Classes!

This Saturday we are holding an All Day Class (9AM-4PM) on Digital Workflow Using Adobe Lightroom. If you are new to Lightroom and Digital Workflow, or even if you have some experience, you are sure to pick up on some new tips and tricks during this seminar.

For more info and to register, Click HERE!

This Sunday (1/11) also marks the start of my favorite class to teach, Photography: Beyond the Camera. This class is spread out over three days, each time meeting for 4 hours per day. The purpose of this class is to determine for ourselves what makes a stunning photo. You might be astonished at how your view of your photography changes after this set of classes. Totally non-technical, these classes get right at the heart of photography and our place in the photographic world!

For more info and to register, Click HERE!

I would love to have a full class of TPF members, so drop me a line at 214.701.1875, and I would be happy to answer any of your questions about any of the classes we offer. Thanks!

Tom

[Angelo]

Tom, It was nice speaking to you this afternoon.
"Beyond the Camera" classes is of interest to me, but I'm in Houston.

If we can get a minimum of 8 to attend the class, Tom will bring the class to Houston. He will also give the class in one FULL Saturday session instead of 3 four hour sessions.

Now to see who'd be interested in attending this class, in Houston?

[jgrindal]

Angelo-

I would DEFINATELY be up for that!

-JG

[Angelo]

OK, now we have two and need 6 more Houston area attendees...

[TM_Images]

Sounds great guys, keep the responses coming and I will be down in Houston before you know it! Thanks again Angelo for putting this together!

[Krossfire]

I would be interested

[Angelo]

My most memorable images are those which are invisible, that I see just prior to the 'click'. Call it 'being in the zone' of creating an image.

Tom, can you give us an outline of what we can expect to gain from "Beyond the Camera" classes?

[TM_Images]

Angelo,

Thanks for the question. When dealing with a subject as nebulous as "Beyond the Camera" I have struggled to put into words what the class is really about. Unlike many of my other workshops, there are not software features, technical information, or other touchstones for us to measure our progress by. However, let me describe each of the three session, the topics we cover, and the discussions we have.

Overall, we are seeking the answer to the question, "What make a stunning photo?"

Session One: Light, History, and Design :: In this class we begin by taking a look at light, and how we as photographers use it to reveal what we see. We also begin to look the history of photography, and how it is applicable to us today. Finally, we wrap up with a discussion on the basic principals of design, how these are applied to photography, and what four things make up every photographic image.

Session Two: Critique, Depth, and Agenda :: In this session, we discuss how it is that we can evaluate a photograph, and by what system and merit can we judge it. We get beyond, "I like that...because" and start to identify what is in a photograph that we can relate to and appriciate. We also examine what is meant by "Depth" in a photograph. What makes an Ansel Adams print different than a snapshot, and by what methods can we as photographers control the how deep our images resonate with our audience. Finally, we touch on the basic imprint that each photographer lends to their work. This is their style, though I refer to it as an "Agenda." We leave a legacy of ourselves in each photograph even when we have no intention of doing so.

Session Three: The Current State and Legacy of Photography :: This wide ranging class covers how photography fits into our lives and how we as photographers contribute to the tidal mass of the arts. We also discuss what photography might look like in 50 years. We wrap up with an in depth look at all we have covered and how it relates to our "Vision."

The class includes critiques, readings, video presentations, slides, discussions, and much more. If I could teach only one class, this would be the one! Thanks for your question, and let me know if that helped!

Tom

[TM_Images]

For all those interested in the "Photography: Beyond the Camera" class in Houston, I am about to make a new thread for it in my Forum. Feel free to chime in there from now on! Thanks!

Tom