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Nature Photography Workshop

"From Snapshots to Great Images:
Simple Steps to Better Photography"

Calgary Alberta Canada
Tentative Date:
Saturday, September 20, 2014
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Workshop Leader:
Jim Doty, Jr.

Workshop Location:
Calgary Community of Christ
6415 Ranchview Drive, NW
Calgary, AB.


Registration details will be provided later.
 

You will learn:

Metering, the First Big Step Toward Great Images

The Magic of Depth of Field, The Doorway to Dramatic Images

Working WITH the Light to Create Beautiful Images

From Grand to Intimate - Dynamic Landscape Photography

All Creatures Great and Small - Keys to Effective Wildlife Photography

Petals in the Wind - Flower Photography with a Difference


Bring:

1. Pen and paper to take notes.

2. Your camera and the instruction manual.  A camera that lets you take manual control of the aperture, shutter speed, and ISO will work best.

3. An "18% gray card".  If you don't have one, you can buy one at your local camera store. A simple one for $10 - $20 will do.

4. If you have a copy of Digital Photography Exposure for Dummies, bring it to the workshop.


Jim's Background and
Teaching Experience

Jim Doty has 18 years experience teaching photography, His faculty experience includes the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Graceland University, and The Ohio State University. He is currently on the faculty for Ohio State University's Stone Laboratory on Gibraltar Island.

Two of Jim's former students are now shooting professionally.

Jim is a freelance photographer with extensive experience in landscape, event, portrait, and commercial photography. His work has been published by Best Western Hotels, Crowne Plaza Hotels, the Herald, Holiday Inn Hotels, the Kirtland Temple Historic Site, KOA Campgrounds, Magic 106.3, The MichMatist, National Wildlife Federation, The Ohio State University, Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), Staybridge Suites, UNCF (United Negro College Fund), Wiley Publishing, Inc., and the Yukon Review.

Jim is the author of
Digital Photography Exposure for Dummies. Jim has the ideal combination of practical photo experience and extensive teaching experience to provide an inspiring and informative learning experience.

To schedule a teaching event with Jim for your photo club, group, or school, go here.
 

What Photographers Say About
Jim's Workshops and Classes

"Jim's class proved incredibly helpful, covering many specific techniques employed by professional photographers that weren't in any of the dozens of books I owned. Jim's class helped me to develop technically, and the results were instantly apparent."  - Jeremy B

"Your classes made the business of photography understandable and exciting. In my case, the way you simplified the creation of images that impact the viewer, has made my efforts rewarding spiritually and financially."  - Bob L

"It's clear how passionate you are about photography. You get the class excited too. You give great amounts of info, all useful. Thanks for everything!"  - Wendy

"Great enthusiasm, attitude, knowledge, supportive. Great information."  - Clare

"Jim is very organized and the most informative instructor I've had."  - Pam D

"Wonderful class. Presentation informative with high energy and enthusiasm. Well worth the money and time."  -  David

"Outstanding class! Really enjoyed it."  - Sarge

"One of the most enjoyable classes that I've taken. Excellent, in-depth enthusiastic teaching! Organization, handouts, etc. much better than most classes. Demonstration - teaching slides were outstanding!" -  Bob B

 

Join us in Calgary!

Workshop page info:

Photography Workshop
"From Snapshots to Great Photos"
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Tentative Date:
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Details for the 2014 Calgary workshop are here
The Oct 6, 2012 Calgary workshop.


September 12, 2013

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