INTRODUCTION TO FIELD PHOTOGRAPHY
3 Sessions: Tuesday, April 21, 7:00 – 9:30 PM;
A NON-PROFIT PHOTOGRAPHY EDUCATION
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PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES
SPRING ● 2009
INTRODUCTION TO FIELD PHOTOGRAPHY
Tuesday, April 21, 7:00 - 9:30 PM; Saturday, April 25, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM;
Week of April 27, Independent Assignment; Tuesday, May 5, 7:00 – 10:00 PM
PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS
Introduction to Photo Editing
Tuesday, May 12 & 19, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
PHOTOGRAPH WITH PURPOSE: COMMUNICATE
Monday, May 18, 7:00 – 9:30 PM; Saturday, May 23, 8:30 – 12:00 AM
Mondays, June 1, 8, 15, 7:00 – 9:30 PM
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Saturday, April 25, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM; Tuesday, May 5, 7:00 – 10:00 PM
Week of April 27, Independent Assignment
CPM Member $85 / Non-Member $105
Enrollment Limited to 8
April 21, 7:00 – 9:30pm ONLY; CPM Member $15 / Non-Member $20
Registration Deadline: April 13, 2009
This class provides basic guidance for the successful pursuit of
outdoor/nature photography.
SESSION ONE: A review of basic photographic techniques, field
equipment, and associated topics.
SESSION TWO: Full day instructor led field exercise outside Madison in
preparation for the independent field exercise.
SESSION THREE: Independent assignment, preparation for final class.
SESSION FOUR: Discussion of images taken during field trips, explore
problems, approaches to resolve field problems and alternative
photographic approaches to subject and image enhancements.
NOTE: All digital and film equipment may be used. Participants must
provide 35mm slides or prints 4x6 inches or larger for viewing. Tripods
are useful afield, but not necessary.
Instructor: Milt Friend has photographed natural and human-altered
environments to assist his efforts as a wildlife biologist, conservationist
and professor. More recently, these subjects have become the focus for
his journey into photography as an art form. For more information about
the class contact Milf at 271-7862 or friend2@charter.net.
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5 Sessions: Mondays, May 18, 7:00–9:30; June 1, 8, 15, 7:00–9:30 PM
PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS Saturday, May 23, 8:30 – 12:00 AM
CPM Member $85 / Non-Member $105
Introduction to Photo Editing
Enrollment Limited to 10 - Registration Deadline: May 10
2 Sessions: Tuesday, May 12 & 19, 7:00 – 9:00 PM;
CPM Member $35 / Non-Member $45
Making camera exposures doesn’t necessarily “make photographs” that
Enrollment Limited to 8
communicate. Knowing the difference is like distinguishing between
visual babbling and visual communication. Become aware of the
Registration Deadline: May 1, 2009
message your photographs carry and for whom those messages are
intended?
Have you wondered what tools digital photographers use to process
great photographs, how special effects are added, text and multi-images
This workshop is about visual communication; about making
composed? Here you will be introduced to the popular Adobe PhotoShop
photographs that carry an intended message; about raising your level of
Elements image management and editing software.
visual awareness as a photographer; and about, as a viewer of
photographs, how a visual statement reflects the creators intent and
Lecture, discussion and demonstration will show “how to” crop, resize,
informs viewers. This workshop asks, “how do our photographs
correct color and exposure, add and remove picture elements, retouch
communicate and what do they have to say and to who?”
faces, restore old photographs, add text, create special effects and other
photo manipulations.
SESSION ONE: We will discuss your favorite images considering the
message they seem to communicate. We will explore the value of
You are encouraged to bring your “problem” photos to class for
“creative feedback” and view your photos as a communication tool.
enhancement as part of the class demonstrations.
(Bring 4 – 6 of your photos as low rez files on UBS thumb drive)
This is a group demonstration about using the more common PhotoShop
SESSION TWO: Field workshop meets near the Wingra Dr. zoo gate.
Elements’ tools. Mastering these tools is a skill developed by continued
Your objective is to communicate your pre-defined ideas via photos.
“hands on” familiarization.
SESSION THREE: Group discussion of the connection between the
Instructor: John Lorimer is a professional photographer and instructor for
photographers intented message photographed at the zoo and the
the Madison Area Technical College – ACE Division, with over 10 years
viewer’s understanding of that message. Class “creative feedback” will
experience. He has taught digital and film photographic techniques,
assist each photographer refine actual/intended communication goals.
including PhotoShop Elements, to students of all ages in the Madison
Zoo assignment #2, independent during week.
Area. He is an enthusiastic teacher with high approval ratings from his
students.
SESSION FOUR: Using “creative feedback” we’ll collectively consider
the similarity and difference between the visual messages developed
during assignments one and two.

SESSION FIVE: Assemble and present a multi image visual statement

as a slide show, wall exhibit, e-book, print layout, etc. Juxtaposition of
photos, headlines, text blocks and audio supports encouraged.

Instructor: Bill Maund is educated in fine art, cultural anthropology and

adult education. His career includes photojournalism and commercial
illustration. As a filmmaker and television producer Bill has assisted staff
and clients better convey their messages visually. Contact: Bill at
maund@aol.com
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April 25 only: CPM Member $15 / Non-Member $20

____ PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS

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 Class begins promptly at the time indicated. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
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advance. No refunds on workshop cancellations less than 48 hours prior to
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