Loudoun Academy of the Arts
  photography


Jeanette Burkle


Classes:

Exploring Digital Photography-Beginner
with Jeanette Burkle


Future Classes:

Exploring Digital Photography- Intermediate
with Jeanette Burkle

Intro to Photoshop Elements 8
with Jeanette Burkle


Workshops:

How to Photograph Your Own Artwork
with Jeanette Burkle (Session 1)

Lighting Workshop
with Jeanette Burkle (Session 2)

Refocus-SEEing Your Way to Better Pictures with Tim Poly (Session 2)

Understanding Your Digital Camera
with Jeanette Burkle


Future Events:

Photoshoot Day for Your Artwork

Note:
Upon registration, all students
are furnished with appropriate
supply list(s) per class.

Intro to Photoshop
Elements 8

Instructor:

Jeanette Burkle

Dates and Times:
Thursdays, 7 - 9 pm


Beginner and Intermediate:
Session 3 2010:

Beginner: April 29 - May 20
Intermediate: May 27 - June 17

Class Options
Cost per class: $100 + $25 supply fee
Purchase both classes and take
$30 off


In the dark with your digital darkroom? Take control of your photo processing. This class will touch on color correction, contrast, retouching, sharpening, cropping and resizing your photos to name a few. We will also briefly explore callibration and printing.

(4) 2 hr. classes each

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Exploring Digital
Photography
–Beginner


Instructor:

Jeanette Burkle

Dates and Times:
Thursdays, 7 - 9 pm

Session 1 2010: Jan 7 - Feb 4 full
Session 5 2010: Sept 9 - Oct 7

Choose Your Class
 Cost:
$125 + $25 model and supply fee

What are all those buttons on your camera used for?  Do you wonder if you’ll ever be able to take your camera off the “automatic” setting?  Of course you will!
Students will learn the basics of photography – aperture, shutter speed and ISO.  We will learn to shoot in manual, aperture priority and shutter priority modes.  Histogram and white balance will be covered, as well as image file formats.  Students will learn how to read their camera meters for the correct exposure.  A variety of subjects will be explored, including portraiture, nature, abstract, and night photography (weather permitting).  The basics of composition and lighting will be taught – all contributing to an exciting start in digital photography.

(5) 2 hr. classes

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Exploring
Digital Photography
–Intermediate


Instructor:

Jeanette Burkle

Dates and Times:
Thursdays, 7 - 9 pm

Session 2 2010 : March 4 - April 1
Session 6 2010 : Nov 5 - Dec 9
no class on Thanksgiving

Choose Your Class
 Cost:
$125 + $25 model and supply fee

Picking up where the Beginner class left off, students will learn how to fine-tune their skills in the world of digital photography.  Subjects include black and white photography, architecture (indoor and outdoor) and off-camera flash portrait photography.  Digital workflow (from capture to printing) and management of digital files are an essential part of digital photography, and we will explore some of the best options.  Basic knowledge of using your camera on the manual setting is helpful.     

(5) 2 hr. classes

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Photography Refocus-SEEing Your Way to Better Pictures

Instructor:
Tim Poly


Dates and Times:
Saturday, 10 am- 4 pm

Session 2 2010: April 24th

Cost: $90

This workshop will give you information and insights for creating more powerful photos. We’ll start with three essential pieces of gear that no one talks about. We’ll then explore the foundation of photography as a visual language and build a new set of skills to communicate in that language.
Learn how to see compelling compositions and how to use lighting to convey your vision. Discover how to make color, line, shape, texture and perspective work for you. Learn creative tools to improve your photos of people, architecture, flowers, pets and landscapes. Resources will be provided that you can take home for improving on your photography skills.

Supply List: Camera (either DSLR, or a cell phone) with a removable memory card
Optional: Laptop (helpful, but not required, so we can do a critique)


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Understanding Your
Digital Camera

Instructor:
Jeanette Burkle


Dates and Times:
Saturday, 1 - 5 pm

Session 3 2010: June 12

 Cost: $60

What do all those camera symbols mean? How and when do you use a flash? Resolution? White balance? Histogram? How do you get the most of what and where you’re shooting? Zoom? Modes? Saving files? Printing? Got questions? Jeanette will help make sense of it all, and help you get more out of your digital images

Bring your camera!

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How To Photograph
Your Own Artwork

Instructor:
Jeanette Burkle


Dates and Times:
Saturday, 1 - 4:30 pm

Session 1 2010: Feb 27

 Cost: $60

Whether you are an amateur or professional artist, it is important
to show your photographic artwork in its best light. Beautiful and accurate representations are a MUST when you apply to art shows, interview galleries, prepare portfolios for potential clients or just show your latest creations to your family and friends! This workshop will give you the tools you need. Correct techniques for lighting and shooting your artwork – from high gloss oil paintings to pastels under glass and everything in between – will be demonstrated. You will learn the most effective setup for using a digital camera and lights, and you will see differences as we compare photographs taken using the properly lit method versus “point and shoot.” You will also receive instruction on color correction techniques and perspective, printing and electronic submission. Purchasing the proper equipment, where to buy and how much to spend will also be covered.


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Lighting Workshop -
The Basics for Beginners

Instructor:
Jeanette Burkle

Dates and Times:
Saturday, 10 am- 4 pm

Session 2 2010: March 20

Cost: $100 (inludes lunch)

This workshop will introduce you to lighting as you learn the basics and work with some of the tools of the trade.  We will explore lighting techniques including natural light, on-camera flash and off-camera flash.  Understanding their differences will give you the confidence to know when and how to make use of them. Part of the day will be spent using various light modifiers - providing a clear understanding of the effects they have on your specific light source.  We will work in groups, and students will have an opportunity to try various lighting set-ups on their own. 

This is a hands-on class, so it’s advisable to bring your DSLR with an external flash unit. 
If you have any questions about your equipment or the workshop, please feel free to contact Jeanette. 

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Photo Shoot Day
for your Artwork

Instructor:
Jeanette Burkle

Dates and Times:
Next Date TBA
Drop off work: TBA
Pick up work: TBA

Cost:
$10 each piece
$7 each piece for 10 or more

Lights, Camera Action!
To be a professional artist, you need professional-looking images of your art! Beautiful images for presenting to a gallery or competition, for your printed collateral material, submitting to publications or websites, for your own website or simply your own personal portfolio. We’ll put your work in its best light (actually, Jeanette’s lights). Bring in your 2-D ....under glass or not....large (up to 6ft.) or small. Each artist will receive a CD containing a high-resolution digital image of each piece, large enough for print-magazine requirements.
You must register prior to Friday and may bring in your pieces Friday between 10am and 5pm or Saturday between 10am and 5pm. You may pick up your pieces Monday between 10am and 5pm. Make sure your pieces are clearly labled by title, artist and phone number.

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Gallery 222







Loudoun Academy of the ArtsGallery 222

King Street Studios

 

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