Photoshop World Washington DC 2012
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Pre-Conference Photography Workshops – Maximize Your Experience

Get a jumpstart on the ultimate Photoshop learning experience with one of the optional graphic design and photography workshops hosted by top-notch Photoshop World instructors. Taking place the day before the conference begins, the training sessions require a separate registry and fee.

Lightpainting 101Lightpainting 101

Learn all about Lightpainting, a technique that can be incorporated by all photographers no matter the genre, with a hands on, step-by-step lesson…and then make your own lightpainted images.Limited to 35 participants.

Instructor: Dave Black
Time: 12:00pm – 05:00pm
Price: $199

on_location_dslr_video_workshopOn Location DSLR Workshop

In this workshop, you’ll explore in-depth all things DSLR video. Held at Harrington’s local studio, you’ll see how a real-world project comes to life inside a fully functional video production facility. You’ll get a hands-on lesson on executing your own video projects from start to finish, from acquiring footage to the postproduction process, to find out what it takes to produce professional results with a DSLR camera. Bring your own shooting equipment, then test different professional equipment in the studio. A perfect workshop for advanced shooters and enthusiastic newcomers. Snacks provided at location. Limited to 40 participants.

Instructors: Richard Harrington
Time: 01:00pm-08:00pm
Price: $199

on_location_fashion_shootOn Location Fashion Shoot

If you’re ready to take your fashion photography to the next level, don’t miss this intensive workshop that includes a photo shoot with a live fashion model. Go on location with noted photographer Frank Doorhof and see first-hand how he solves problems and creates chic shots with minimal light. Learn Frank’s tips and techniques for finding angles, visualizing the outcome of a shot, coaching models, measuring and creatively manipulating light, finding the right compositions, choosing the right lens and much more with his unique “why fake it when you can create it” approach. Limited to 40 participants.

Instructors: Frank Doorhof
Time: 12:00pm-06:00pm
Price: $199

On Location Wedding Photo ShootOn Location Wedding Photo Shoot

David Ziser takes you “on location” where you’ll learn how to capture gorgeous shots with minimum equipment and time during a “real-life” wedding. You’ll improve your on-location digital photography skills, including lighting, composition and posing. Limited to 45 participants. Limited to 45 participants.

Instructor: David Ziser
Time: 12:00pm – 06:00pm
Price: Sold Out

Concert and Event PhotographyReal World Concert Photography Workshop

Join professional concert photographers Alan Hess and Scott Diussa as they take you through the ins, outs, ups, downs, tips, tricks and everything in between in the world of concert photography. Then, you’ll put that knowledge to use as you shoot a real concert! Limited to 40 participants.

Sponsored by: Sponsored by Nikon Professional Services

Instructors: Alan Hess, Scott Diussa
Time: 01:00pm-05:00pm
Price: $199

The Art of the PortraitThe Art of the Portrait

Discover how to effectively use your portrait images to create masterpieces! From capture to output, Fay will share her secrets to transforming portraits into many different types of media. You’ll learn how to overcome typical photographical flaws, including ways to retouch and optimize image color, etc. Fay will offer her signature recipes on mixing skin color, adding texture and mastering composition, whether you’re preparing an image for painting or a high-end photo shoot. A collection of “Fays Portrait Preset Brushes” will be distributed to class participants.

Instructor: Faye Sirkis
Time: 01:00pm-05:00pm
Early Bird Price: $89
Regular Price: $99

Channels, Selections & MaskingChannels, Selections & Masking

When it comes to Photoshop training, one of the most sought after subjects is making selections and masking images, especially in a non-destructive way. In this course we’ll cover numerous methods for making and modifying selections for a number of different scenarios and then progress into building advanced composites. Using proven methods both new and old, you will have the knowledge to take on any project with confidence.

Instructor: Corey Barker
Time: 01:00pm-05:00pm
Early Bird Price: $89
Regular Price: $99

Photoshop For BeginnersPhotoshop For Beginners

Learn practical Photoshop editing techniques you’ll use everyday in this informative yet entertaining workshop. Learn the truth about resolution, file formats and how to resize images without losing quality. Get the scoop on using layers, masks, tweaking selections with Quick Mask Mode and how to correct color and lighting using Levels. You’ll also learn non-destructive techniques for retouching, creating popular color effects, how to sharpen and more.

Instructor: Lesa Snider
Time: 01:00pm-05:00pm
Early Bird Price: $89
Regular Price: $99

Quality of Light In-DepthQuality of Light In-Depth

Get a step-by-step explanation of light theory while learning how to control lighting for indoor and outdoor portrait shoots.

Instructor: Jim Schmelzer
Time: 01:00pm-05:00pm
Early Bird Price: $89
Regular Price: $99

NAPP Photo SafariNAPP Photo Safari – Sold Out

Explore our nation’s capital with noted photographers Moose Peterson and Joe McNally in this hand-on workshop aimed at teaching the latest lighting and shooting techniques.. There’s no better way to learn digital photography than getting behind the camera while shooting side-by-side with these two seasoned professionals. Lunch included. Limited to 45 participants.

Instructors: Moose Peterson, Joe McNally
Time: 12:00pm – 09:00pm
Price: $299 Sold Out

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