Street Photography combines the human element interacting with the surrounding environment. But - this is not really as simple as "point and shoot" if you really want to do it well. Preparation and contemplation need to be balanced with the ability to make the most of quickly changing conditions.

We will get into the techniques of available light street photography at one of the best people watching places Cleveland has to offer.

Limited to 6 Participants. Rain or Shine.

CLINIC REGISTRATION FEE:

• General Public — $50
• DSLR Boot Camp Alumni — $25

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Suitable lenses and gear

Dealing with available lighting

Dealing with subject movement

Capturing the peak of action

Situational focusing

Camera automation: pros and cons

Setting a mood

Ethics: Working within established mores and bounds

Legal considerations of street photography

Personal security

Special cases:

• Concerts
• Festivals
• Pets
• Architecture

This session is based on Bob Kulon's inspirational indoor presentation entitled "Learn to be Still". This clinic is designed to bring all the pieces of that philosophy together in a ideal venue that has personal scenes waiting do discover at every turn.

You will experience first hand the delicate process of "getting it right from the onset". This could be the key to a new creative, contemplative side of your photography.

Limited to 8 Participants. In case of a major downpour, event will be cancelled and all money will be refunded.

CLINIC REGISTRATION FEE:

• General Public — $50
• DSLR Boot Camp Alumni — $25

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How to begin — "Still" yourself to create a personal creative workspace

Cultivating the ability to "Look" without anticipation or prejudice.

Opening up — allowing yourself to “See” what emerges into consciousness

Getting down to brass tacks — "Envision" what you want to create

Organization — “Plan” your process and pick your tools

Execution in the field — “React”, methodically, according to plan

On Composition:

• The "Rules"
• Balance
• Effective storytelling
• Perspective
• Cropping

Is there a photographer anywhere that hasn't been drawn to every waterfall they encounter? We've seen countless renditions of the spectacles of nature.

Eventually, a few brave souls venture out and get "involved" with the geography to coax out the unusual perspectives, the intimate details, and the soul of the environment. Here is your chance to join them armed with the knowledge of how to develop your personal approach.

Limited to 8 Participants. In case of a major downpour, event will be cancelled and all money will be refunded.

CLINIC REGISTRATION FEE:

• General Public — $50
• DSLR Boot Camp Alumni — $25

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Suitable lenses and camera gear

Dealing with weather

Dealing with woodland lighting

Dealing with water and foliage movement

Situational focusing

Camera automation: pros and cons

Considerations on composition and perspective

Polarization and filtration

Respecting the environment

Special cases:

• Infrared possibilities
• White balance
• Adding a sense of scale
• Architecture

Do we need to constantly produce a record of reality in our pictures? Only if you want to live in a constrained world where photography struggles to be a creative medium. Yes, documentary photography can be very beautiful, but so can abstracts. Abstracts free the soul and bring about a playful, fun spirit in those that indulge. This session will acquaint you with ways to use your natural surroundings to construct abstractions. As a bonus, you will be introduced to Warden's Ledges, a hidden gem of a landscape wonderland.

Limited to 6 Participants. In case of a major downpour, event will be cancelled and all money will be refunded.

CLINIC REGISTRATION FEE:

• General Public — $50
• DSLR Boot Camp Alumni — $25

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Suitable lenses and camera gear

Creative lighting control

Dealing with prevalent weather conditions

Situational focusing

Camera automation: pros and cons

Considerations on composition and perspective

Polarization and filtration

Special effects in the field

Respecting the environment

Fear of the first date — how do you get started

What do you think of when you contemplate the seashore — birds, lighthouses, sand, reed grass, wind, surf, driftwood, seawalls, sailboats? You can incorporate these elements in your portfolio right here at home.

This session also prepares you for trips to explore and capture the natural seashore elsewhere. There's a lot to consider when taking your gear out for a seaside shoot. Join us at northeast Ohio's most revered natural seashore, Mentor Headlands, for a through indoctrination.

Limited to 10 Participants. In case of a major downpour, event will be cancelled and all money will be refunded.

CLINIC REGISTRATION FEE:

• General Public — $50
• DSLR Boot Camp Alumni — $25

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Suitable lenses and camera gear

Protecting your gear from the elements

Dealing with prevalent weather conditions

Situational focusing

Camera automation: pros and cons

Considerations on composition and perspective

Polarization and filtration

Special considerations:

• Tracking birds
• Depicting Surf
• Sunset and Sundown
• Shooting from a boat or a floating dock

Flower pictures are right up there with pet pictures as the first subjects most people tackle when the get a new camera. The beauty, accessibility, and satisfaction are huge motivators.

This session explores more advanced techniques for taking the floral image to the next level. If you feel you are in a rut, consider this session to expand your possibilities and understand ways of approaching floral subjects in a macro or environmental setting.

Gardenview Horticultural Park is a nationally recognized English cottage garden in our own region — nothing pretentious here, just natural splendor.

Limited to 8 Participants. In case of a major downpour, event will be cancelled and all money will be refunded. Fee includes admission to Gardenview Horticultural Park for as long as you stay.

CLINIC REGISTRATION FEE:

• General Public — $50
• DSLR Boot Camp Alumni — $25

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Suitable lenses and camera gear

The essential practices of applied close-up photography

Dealing with subject motion

Dealing with existing light, modifiers, and supplemental light

Situational focusing and backgrounds

Camera automation: pros and cons

Considerations on composition and perspective

Polarization and filtration

Garden scenics

Special considerations:

• Critters
• Architecture
• Dew
• Knowing where and when to go

Some people call them note cards; some call them greeting cards. There is a growing popularity in the creation of personalized cards by serious photographers. This is for personal or commercial reasons. Maybe it is just for fun! Once you decide to go beyond the drugstore prints and the drop‐in folders, there is a certain craft to producing hand printed, fine art miniature renditions of your precious photos. Producing really professional‐looking greeting cards (AKA note cards) is an acquired skill that can benefit from some insider knowledge. There are techniques and resources that can significantly reduce the trial and error.

This all comes together on your choice of one of two different evenings, October 21 or October 29 at 7:00 pm. The clinics are in the Autumn; just in time for you to get going on your holiday card plans. They will be held in Brunswick, Ohio at the home of Bob Kulon to take advantage of suitable facilities. Each class is limited to eight participants — first come first served. Response has already been encouraging, so don’t hesitate and be closed out.

CLINIC REGISTRATION FEE:

• General Public — $50
• DSLR Boot Camp Alumni — $25

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DESIGN — how to use Photoshop to layout your card, creating aesthetic appeal

PRODUCTION — how to print the cards on different types of photo printers and use color management

MATERIALS — card stocks, inks, envelopes, boxes, bags, displays

MARKETING — placing in stores, consignment, fairs and shows, holiday markets, sales tax