Best Western Splash Park Inn

Saturday July 24th at Best Western Splash Park Inn

This father and son outdoor photography team has been capturing Ludington, Michigan's scenic beauty, community, and wildlife for over 35 years! Now you have the opportunity to learn a few of their tips, tricks, and craft!

Todd and Brad Reed Photography presents Photoshop and Manual Metering at Best Western Splash Park in Ludington

Date:
July 24, 2010


Location:
The Best Western Splash Park in Ludington, P.M. Steamers, and the First Curve beach at Ludington State Park.


One Day Itinerary

Morning:

- 8:00 - 8:20
- Intro and ice breakers
- 8:20 - 10:00
- Manual camera settings, exposure with Todd and Brad Reed
- 10:00 - 10:20
- Donut/bagel break
- 10:20 - 12:00

- More technical aspects of photography (including shutter speed, F-stops and aperture, ISO, depth of field, tripod use, etc.) with Todd and Brad Reed

Lunch:

- 12:00 - 1:00
- Todd and Brad Reed will provide a box lunch (possibly outside picnic if weather permits) - If you have food allergies, you must let the hotel know at the time of reservations.
- 1:00 - 2:30
- Photoshop with Greg Dunn
- 2:30 - 2:50

- Break

- 2:50 - 4:45
- More Photoshop with Greg Dunn
- 4:45 - 5:00
- Drive to downtown Ludington for dinner at P.M. Steamers. Your dinner is already covered in your $275 cost. They will have tables reserved for us with a limited menu. Check out their website at: P M Steamers

Dinner:

- 5:00 - 7:30

- Dinner
- 7:30 - 7:45
- drive to the First Curve beach at Ludington State Park.
- 7:45 - 10:00

- Everyone shooting their own photographs at the First Curve of Ludington State Park with Todd and Brad Reed. They will be narrating what they’re doing and why. You can stick by them or go off on your own adventure.


Mission statement of workshop:
The purpose of this workshop is to teach the basic fundamentals of Photoshop and to teach each participant how to use their own cameras on full manual. Todd and Brad will also cover many technical aspects of photography (including shutter speed, F-stops and aperture, ISO, depth of field, tripod use, etc.) The Photoshop session will be taught by Greg Dunn of Digital Imagery. Greg is one of the nations leading Photoshop experts and print masters. Greg will use a Macintosh computer with Photoshop CS4 and will project onto a screen what he is doing to an image, how he is doing it, and why.

What to Bring:

* A camera (film or digital) and the INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
* Bring lots of batteries for your own kind of camera and the charger. Remember that cool evenings on Lake Michigan can eat up battery life.
* A working tripod that works with your own camera would be strongly advised. One that has a quick release will make life much easier. If you don't have a tripod we recommend the Manfrotto 7302YB with a ball head. Roughly $124 from B&H

* Dress for the elements. It can get pretty cool on Lake Michigan, even during the summer.
* Good hiking shoes for walking in the sand and on the waters edge is recommended for people who get cold feet.
* NO NEED TO BRING YOUR OWN COMPUTER. WE WON'T HAVE TIME TO WORK WITH EACH PERSONS OWN COMPUTER : )


Cost
The workshop would cost each participant $275 (This price includes dinner at P.M. Steamers in downtown Ludington) There is a limit of 12 participants so sign up today!


Registration:
The Best Western Splash Park in Ludington is handling all of the reservations for the workshop. Please call them at 231-843-2140. To see read more about the Best Western in Ludington and find out room rates, log onto Best Western Splash Park Inn


Click the photo to visit Todd and Brad's website!