Printing 101 Plus Much More

Join me for a two day hands on print making workshop In which we will go through the complete process of making your own digital prints.  Our primary software will be Adobe Lightroom CC Classic.  We will cover topics such as color correction, color calibration,  ICC color profiles, white balance, color space, RGB,  CMYK, and many other aspects of color management necessary to achieve output that matches what you see on your screen.

You will have the opportunity to calibrate you own monitor prior to making any adjustments or prints during the workshop.  This is the first step in a color managed workflow, and if it is not correct the rest is simply guesswork.

We will learn a complete lightroom processing workflow to ensure that we have the best possible image. We will work with printing from lightroom which has many great features to make your printing fast and easy. We will explore the power of Lightroom print templates and learn to create our own custom templates. We will learn to use soft proofing in Lightroom and make adjustments to your image specific to the printer paper and ink combination actually being used.

Learn to convert to black and white with creative control using color channels and other tools to get the best B&W prints.

Learn to remove noise, and apply both creative and output sharpening to your images prior to printing.

Learn what resolution is needed for printing and how to resample you images for high quality prints. We will learn to size your images to the correct aspect ratio for printing standard or non-standard size prints, putting an end to cut off images whether you print your own or send them off to be printed.

Students are encouraged to bring their own printer if possible to work with during the workshop. This will ensure that you will learn how to operate you own printer to its full potential. We will also use my large-format cannon professional printer, which we will use during the workshop to create a 24″ x 36″ gallery wrap canvas for each participant of one of their own favorite images.

The workshop will be limited to three participants to ensure a one-on-one hands-on learning experience. The workshop will take place in my own private studio and work-space in Fort Smith Arkansas.

Creating a true quality exhibition print involves three major steps. The first step is to capture the vision of the photographer, the second step is post-processing to ensure that vision shows in a completed image, and the third is to create a print that fulfills the vision of the photographer. This can truly only be accomplished when the photographer has complete control of the process from start to finish.

Once you’ve made a print it’s not complete until it’s made ready for presentation. We will learn basic matting and framing how you can cut your own maps as well as learning to print on canvas and create gallery wrapped prints.

Participants will need to bring a computer, image files for processing and printing, and lots of questions. You will leave with answers, prints, and a 24″ X 36″ Gallery Wrap canvas print of one of your images.

 

Workshop Policies and Information

About the Workshop

Our workshops are based on digital photography, the assistance that I can provide and the immediate feedback of digital make “in the field” workshops one of the most effective teaching formats available.  Whether finding the correct exposure, looking through the viewfinder for the perfect composition, or learning how to use the equipment, you can’t beat real world experience.  Classes are kept small, it’s all about personal, individual attention.

Digital offers a number of benefits for learning photography including:

1. Immediate feedback on exposure and composition
2. Immediate critique from the instructor an other participants
3. Ability to do reviews and projection
4. Automatically capturing all shooting information (Meta Data)
5. Ability to manage work flow while still on location

 

Cost

The full cost of the workshop is $595 per participant.

Group Size

We keep our group size small, this provides for a high degree of personal attention and a great amount of flexibility in making the workshop the best possible experience for the participants.

This workshop is limited to a maximum of 3 participants.

 

Changes to the Itinerary

In order to offer the best experience possible for the workshop participants we reserve the right to alter the itinerary when our judgment warrants it.  This could be due to unforeseen circumstances, closures, weather or other conditions beyond our control.  We may also alter due to new or unexpected photographic opportunities that may arise.

Transportation During Workshop

We do not provide transportation on workshops, carpooling will be done among participants for these workshops.  This helps to keep down the number of vehicles on the road and to keep parking simpler, as well as the opportunity to make friends with the other participants.  If you are riding with others, you are expected to compensate the driver for expenses.

What is Not Included

Transportation to and from the workshop, meals at restaurants, vehicle entrance fees, incidental expenses, gratuities, and items of a personal nature.

Meals

We will take breaks for meals, and my go as a group to continue the discussion and learning, or you are free to go on your own.

Health and Physical Considerations

All participants should be in generally good health, walking and moderate climbing may be necessary in outdoor workshops and you will be responsible for carrying of your own equipment on location shoots.  If you are taking any medications be sure to bring a supply sufficient for the duration of the workshop.

My studio classroom is on a second floor with a narrow stairway.

If you have any concern about your ability to participate in a workshop please contact me before registering.

Registration, Payment, and Refund Policy

You can register any way you like, just so I get your information, you can use the online registration, the contact form, email,  postal mail, or call me on the phone (479-414-6889) either to register or just ask a question.  Registration is done on a first come basis, so register early to secure your space.   A deposit of $300 is required to reserve your space, and full payment is due  by Jul. 1, 2018. Enrollment is limited in our workshops, so once you have been accepted your participation is important to us – we are counting on you to attend.  All workshop require a minimum number of participants or they will be canceled

If you must withdraw from a course, we must receive written notice of your cancellation, and then apply the following refund policy:   We do not make refunds on workshop fees. We do not make partial refunds for unused portions or services of a workshop for any reason whatsoever. If we are able to fill your space in the workshop we will give full credit towards another workshop.

 

Cancellation Policy

In the unlikely event that we need to cancel a workshop we will refund all monies paid, in full. Notification of our cancellation will be made via either a telephone call or an e-mail to you at least 30 days prior to the beginning of a workshop other than an emergency. We cannot be responsible for phone messages and e-mails not being received in a timely matter due to your service providers. We cannot be responsible for non-refundable airline tickets unused or other travel arrangements because of a workshop cancellation.

All workshops have a minimum participation level which must be met or the workshop will be canceled.

Liability Waiver

All participants will be required to sigh a liability waiver before beginning a workshop.  We will not be liable for injury, accident or theft resulting from participation in our workshop program.

Weather

The more the better, at least as far as the photography goes.  Workshops will not be canceled and no refunds will be made due to weather, we will not be responsible for any additional costs that may be incurred by weather delays or cancellations due to weather, flight delays, or other. Participants should come to the workshop prepared for all weather conditions. We will generally update everyone within a few days of the workshop so that they know what type of weather to expect.

Trip Extensions

We may be able to extend your trip in the area, if you would like more time and personal instruction.  Please contact us for more information and rates before the workshop.

Smoking

We prefer that you do not smoke, however if you must please abide by the following guidelines.  Smoking is not allowed in or near vehicles, during instructional sessions, during group meals, or at other times when in close quarters with other workshop participants.