Workshops

Goals

What to Expect

Current Schedule

Design Your Own

Goals

I strive to provide you with the highest quality digital training in a patient and supportive environment. Allow me to help you to develop:

• the skills to work confidently in Lightroom and Photoshop to make your images strong
• a streamlined and efficient workflow that will get you away from the computer and out doing what you love or working to build your business.

What to Expect in a Workshop

I understand that people learn in different ways and at different paces. During my workshops you work hands-on through the images as I demonstrate for you, there are supporting written materials (either handouts or a recommended text book), you are free to record the audio portion of the workshop, and practice time is set aside in class for you to apply the concepts taught. Practice time is critical -- not only does it reinforce concepts, but it allows you to get stuck while we are there to help you learn how to get unstuck. My independent workshops are limited to 12 participants.

PC or Mac laptops are required for my independent workshops. If you do not have one, you can rent one locally and download free 30 day trial versions of Lightroom and/or Photoshop at www.adobe.com. Laptops are required in some PCNW and RMSP workshops -- check the class information on their websites for more information.

I enjoy working with students of all experience levels, including those who do not feel confident working with computers and software -- I draw tremendous satisfaction from helping people get past this so that they can enjoy the world of digital imaging as much as I do. For my workshops I do require that you be computer literate. If you are not comfortable with opening, closing and minimizing software, navigating with a mouse, using Windows Explorer or the Mac Finder to access files and folders, and other basic tasks, consider arranging a private session with me to get up to speed before the workshop.

Current Schedule

Independent Workshops -- Seattle

Lightroom Fundamentals

Lightroom is Adobe's image management and enhancement program designed specifically for photographers. With the inclusion in version 2 of the ability to make local image enhancements, Lightroom has become a powerful program which can dramatically increase the efficiency of your workflow. In this two day workshop, learn the fundamentals, concentrating on the Library and Develop modules where you manage, edit and enhance your images. With hands-on practice, learn how to organize, backup, manage, edit and enhance your images, and how to work through large shoots efficiently with collections, presets, and synchronized settings. Discuss where Photoshop or Photoshop elements may still fit in your workflow, and learn how to move between Lightroom and Photoshop or Elements. No prior experience with Lightroom is necessary; limited to 8 students; laptop computer required with Lightroom 2.6. $295

Seattle, Washington

January 30-31, 2010

April 10-11, 2010

course outline

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For questions, contact Laura

Printing with Lightroom -- NEW WORKSHOP!!

In this one day workshop learn how to achieve high-quality color and black and white prints with Lightroom 2. We start with color management -- learn why and how to calibrate your monitor, what color spaces and gamut mean, and what printer profiles are and how you find and use them. We discuss printer and paper options, and then we move on to the Lightroom Print module, where you learn how to lay out and print individual images, contact sheets and picture packages. We discuss contrast and sharpening, so that your prints have the impact you intend. Finally, we cover how to use templates to make your printing incredibly quick and consistent. Practice printing with the the state-of-the-art Epson 3880 printer. Prerequisite: Lightroom Fundamentals or equivalent. It is assumed that you know how to import your images and use the Develop module to optimize them. Laptop with Lightroom 2.6 required. Limited to 6 students. $165.

Seattle, Washington

Feb 13, 2010

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For questions, contact Laura

Photoshop for Photographers

Coming soon

Digital Photo Academy by Panasonic Lumix

Photoshop 101

Jan 10, 2010
Feb 27, 2010
Mar 27, 2010

view DPA course description and register

Photographic Center Northwest, Seattle, Washington

Lightroom Fundamentals: Making Your Work Flow Part One

Feb 20-21, 2010

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Lightroom Fundamentals: Making Your Work Flow Part Two

Mar 6-7, 2010

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Design Through Photoshop

February 28, 2010

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Rocky Mountain School of Photography

Lightroom For Photographers

Austin, Texas March 14-19, 2010
Minneapolis, Minnesota April 25-30, 2010

 
RMSP Advanced Intensive 2010, Missoula, Montana

Creativity in Photoshop:
Filters and Blending Modes
Photorealistic and Artistic Compositing I-III

Sign up for all RMSP workshops at www.rmsp.com

Design Your Own Workshop

If you do not see a workshop that meets your needs, consider a customized workshop for you and your colleagues, or individual instruction. See my Private Instruction page for more information.