Develop your photographic vision and learn about your camera while exploring the nature and beauty of Park City this summer. Instructor and local photographer Mark Maziarz will meet with participants at the Kimball Art Center at 5:30 p.m. and then go out on a hike or walk that suits the goals of the class for the evening. This informal workshop will have an open studio feeling where we will discuss questions, challenges, issues and ideas you have about photography. Topics can include landscapes, people, town scenes, sports and more. We’ll also discuss and practice precedents in the history of photography in search of inspiration and various points-of-view. Any type of digital camera (point & shoot or SLR) is required. Advanced beginners and up are welcome. During the field session, students have one-on-one time with the instructor. Students return to the Kimball to review work and discuss next steps. Class includes easy to moderate hikes, so make sure to bring your camera, a charged battery, water, snack and comfortable shoes! No cell phone cameras, please.
Photography
Hike & Shoot: Digital Photography Workshop I
Develop your photographic vision and learn about your camera while exploring the nature and beauty of Park City this summer. Instructor and local photographer Rebekah Stevens will meet with participants at the Kimball Art Center at 5:30 p.m. and then go out on a hike or walk that suits the goals of the class for the evening. This informal workshop will have an open studio feeling where we will discuss questions, challenges, issues and ideas you have about photography. Topics can include landscapes, people, town scenes, sports and more. We’ll also discuss and practice precedents in the history of photography in search of inspiration and various points-of-view. Any type of digital camera (point & shoot or SLR) is required. Advanced beginners and up are welcome. During the field session, students have one-on-one time with the instructor. Students return to the Kimball to review work and discuss next steps. Class includes easy to moderate hikes, so make sure to bring your camera, a charged battery, water, snack and comfortable shoes! No cell phone cameras, please.
Digital Photography for Teens
Students learn about in-camera control. Learn about the functions in your camera while in automatic and manual settings. Each day students show photographs on a projector and then discuss new techniques. Students go out in the field and take photos with the instructor during class exploring beautiful Park City. Students will either walk to local destinations, or will take city transit to visit the White Barn or other picturesque places. Students will have a small collection of photographs that tell a story by the last day of class, plus the skills and knowledge to continue on their own. This is a great way to have students learn to take awesome summer photos. No cell phone cameras, please.
Wood Photo Transfers for Teens
Join Rebekah in learning how to turn digital photography into awesome pieces of art. Students will practice the process of transferring photo images onto wood, while also gaining knowledge in digital photography skills. Rebekah will take students to local parks (walking or using city bus transit) to get experience in the field, taking pictures of the beautiful landscapes of park city. Students can also bring a photo they want to transfer to class with them. Students will walk away from class with new digital photography skills and awesome photos printed and displayed on a cool, vintage looking surface.
Digital Photography for Kids
Kids have fun getting outside and learning about in-camera control. Learn about the functions in a digital camera while in automatic and manual settings. Each day students will show photographs on a projector and then discuss new techniques. Students go out in the field and take photos with the instructor during class exploring beautiful Park City. Students will either walk to local destinations, or will take city transit to visit the White Barn or other picturesque places. Students will have a small collection of photographs that tell a story by the last day of class, plus the skills and knowledge to continue on their own. This is a great way to have students learn to take awesome summer photos. No cell phone cameras, please.
In the Field Photography: Camera Techniques & Lightroom
In this workshop, learn how to use your camera to your best ability with instructor Rebekah Stevens as she takes you out in the field and teaches landscape photography techniques with an emphasis on natural light. Most of the class will be spent outside in the field taking photos of the mountains and spring landscapes. Students will meet at the Park City Library in the morning to discuss goals of the day. Rebekah will also quickly introduce Adobe Lightroom so that students can familiarize with the software and digitally edit their own photos after the field sessions. Students should come to class with a zip drive of previously shot images so they can practice Lightroom during class. Class size is small, so all levels of experience are welcome as beginner, intermediate and advanced techniques will be taught! At the end of class, students will review photographs as a group and learn how to take better photographs whether you want to take landscapes, or even portraits. No cell phone cameras, please.