Currently we are offering the following DSLR Boot Camps
DSLR Boot Camp
Friday evening, all day Saturday, Sunday morning |
Grand Island, New York
(Buffalo/Niagara area) |
September 26, 27, 28, 2008 |
DSLR Boot Camp
Two full days |
Independence, Ohio |
October 4 and 5, 2008 |
DSLR Boot Camp
Four afternoons with Sunday morning field shoots
|
Youngstown, Ohio |
November 1, 2, 8, 9, 2008 |
2008 Buffalo/Niagara DSLR Boot Camp — Grand Island, New York
September 26, 27, and 28, 2008

Our Workshop Training Room at the Grand Island Holiday Inn
100 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, New York
The Digital SLR Boot Camp Workshop gives you a solid grasp on camera gear, field operations, processing, delivery, and strategy for the digital future. We’ve updated the course content for 2008 to consider the recent evolution of technology.
This course is being hosted at the Holiday Inn in Grand Island, New York. The conference center will allow everyone to be seated in a fully equipped comfortable classroom facility.
This is not just a Photoshop course! There is much more to contemplate when you attempt photography with a digital SLR camera. This workshop touches all the bases as an integrated whole. No one else is doing this. Includes:
- Friday evening, 6-9 pm, introduction & instruction
- Saturday morning, 7-9 am, outdoor field shoot
- Saturday during the day 10 am – 5 pm, instruction
- Sunday morning 9 am – 12 noon, instruction & conclusion
WORKSHOP FEE: Complete weekend is $180.00 per person. This includes Friday evening pizza, Saturday deli buffet lunch, and Sunday light continental breakfast.
Here are two special promotions we are offering…
- EARLY BIRDS! — Register by 5/1/08 and save $30
- BUDDIES! — Register together and save $60
View the complete PDF info package
for the Grand Island, NY Boot Camp! |
|
Workshop Agenda
|
Saturday Morning
Outdoor Field Shoot
We will escort you to a nearby natural venue for the specific purpose of helping you grasp the essence of what is taught in the classroom and resolving any confusion. |
Friday Evening
DSLR Capture Techniques
Lenses & Perspective, Tripods & Supports, Field Accessories, Automatic Imaging, Exposing for Digital, Sensor Maintenance |
Saturday Module #2
From Camera to Working File
Photoshop Environment, Physical Environment, Ingesting, Library and Cataloging, Handling, Archiving, Preparing for the Future, Photoshop CS3 Operations (using Bridge, and Adobe Camera Raw) |
Saturday Module #3
Image Refinement
Noise reduction, Lens Correction, Tonal Adjustments, Touch ups, Sharpening, Layers & Masks, Actions, Black and White, Blending, Special Effects |
Sunday Morning
Image Output
Color Management, Printing Setup, Print Aesthetics, Web Output, Press Output, PowerPoint Output, Video Output |
Early Autumn DSLR Boot Camp — Independence, Ohio
October 4 and 5, 2008

Our Workshop Training Room at the Holiday Inn
6001 Rockside Road, Independence, Ohio
This Digital SLR Boot Camp Workshop gives you a solid grasp on camera gear, field operations, processing, delivery, and strategy for the digital future.
This curriculum builds on the successful inaugural 2007 DSLR Boot Camp. We’ve updated the course content for 2008 to consider the recent evolution of technology.
This course is being hosted at the convenient Holiday Inn on Rockside Road in Independence, Ohio. The conference center will allow everyone to be seated in a fully equipped comfortable classroom facility.
This is not just a Photoshop course! While we use Photoshop CS3 to illustrate a manageable approach to workflow, you should be aware that there is much more to contemplate when you attempt photography with a digital SLR camera. This workshop touches all the bases as an integrated whole. No one else is doing this.
WORKSHOP FEE: Includes two full-day sessions. Fee is $180.
- EARLY BIRDS! — Register by 5/1/08 and save $30
- BUDDIES! — Register together and save $60
The two days are planned out as follows …
- Morning Workshop: 9:00 AM — 12:30 PM
- Lunch Break: 12:30 PM — 1:30 PM
- Afternoon Workshop: 1:30 PM — 5:00 PM
View the complete PDF info package
for the Independence, Ohio Boot Camp! |
|
Workshop Agenda
|
Day #1, Morning
DSLR Capture Techniques
Lenses & Perspective, Tripods & Supports, Field Accessories, Automatic Imaging, Exposing for Digital, Sensor Maintenance |
Day #1, Afternoon
From Camera to Working File
Photoshop Environment, Physical Environment, Ingesting, Library and Cataloging, Handling, Archiving, Preparing for the Future, Photoshop CS3 Operations (using Bridge, and Adobe Camera Raw) |
Day #2, Morning
Image Refinement
Noise reduction, Lens Correction, Tonal Adjustments, Touch ups, Sharpening, Layers & Masks, Actions, Black and White, Blending, Special Effects |
Day #2, Afternoon
Image Output
Color Management, Printing Setup, Print Aesthetics, Web Output, Press Output, PowerPoint Output, Video Output |
Mid Autumn DSLR Boot Camp — Youngstown, Ohio
November 1, 2, 8, and 9, 2008

Butler Institute of American Art
524 Wick Avenue, Youngstown,
Ohio
This Digital SLR Boot Camp Workshop gives you a solid grasp on camera gear, field operations, processing, delivery, and strategy for the digital future.
This curriculum builds on the successful inaugural 2007 DSLR Boot Camp. We’ve updated the course content for 2008 to consider the recent evolution of technology.
This course is being hosted at the majestic Butler Institute of American Art adjacent to Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio. We will be using the spacious board room which allows everyone to be seated in a fully equipped comfortable classroom facility.
To reinforce the classroom concept, we will venture out into the field for some shooting on Sunday mornings before we convene the workshop. Mill Creek Park is likely due to its proximity and bountiful scenery.
This is not just a Photoshop course! While we use Photoshop CS3 to illustrate a manageable approach to workflow, you should be aware that there is much more to contemplate when you attempt photography with a digital SLR camera. This workshop touches all the bases as an integrated whole. No one else is doing this.
WORKSHOP FEE: Includes four afternoon sessions and the two morning field shoots. Fee is $180.
- EARLY BIRDS! — Register by 5/1/08 and save $30
- BUDDIES! — Register together and save $60
All classroom sessions begin at 12:00 noon and end at 3:30 pm.
View the complete PDF info package
for the Youngstown, Ohio Boot Camp! |
|
Workshop Agenda
|
Sunday Mornings
Outdoor Field Shoots
We will escort you to a nearby natural venue (Mill Creek Park) for the specific purpose of helping you grasp the essence of what is taught in the classroom and resolving any confusion. |
Day #1
DSLR Capture Techniques
Lenses & Perspective, Tripods & Supports, Field Accessories, Automatic Imaging, Exposing for Digital, Sensor Maintenance |
Day #2
From Camera to Working File
Photoshop Environment, Physical Environment, Ingesting, Library and Cataloging, Handling, Archiving, Preparing for the Future, Photoshop CS3 Operations (using Bridge, and Adobe Camera Raw) |
Day #3
Image Refinement
Noise reduction, Lens Correction, Tonal Adjustments, Touch ups, Sharpening, Layers & Masks, Actions, Black and White, Blending, Special Effects |
Day #4
Image Output
Color Management, Printing Setup, Print Aesthetics, Web Output, Press Output, PowerPoint Output, Video Output |
|