Thursdays, March 25 and April 1, 6pm-9pm
Saturdays, March 27 and April 3, 9am-12pm (four sessions)
TAUGHT ONLINE
Fee: $225 (fee reduced)
Instructor: David Ulrich
You will need access to a personal computer, laptop or desktop, with Adobe Photoshop, Bridge, and Lightroom loaded. Training files and handouts are provided in advance through Dropbox. Class is taught using Zoom software. You do not need to install Zoom. Participants will receive simple instructions on how to connect to Zoom prior to the class.
You may sign up for a trial version of Photoshop and Lightroom if you do not have it.
Learn the digital imaging workflow for managing and editing images. Explore Raw processing through Lightroom and Adobe Camera Raw; learn to build your database and manage your files in Lightroom or Adobe Bridge; and explore the powerful pixel processing tools of Photoshop.
Topics covered:
Managing images: database, keywords, and meta-data
When to use Raw processing and when to employ pixel editing
Color correction, tonal enhancement, and local image controls (on part of an image)
Use of Photoshop layers, Smart Objects, and layer masks
Sharpening and Retouching
File formats, size, resolution, and output to print or web
Learn which tools you need among the array of Adobe programs: Lightroom CC, Lightroom Classic, Adobe Camera Raw, Adobe Bridge, and Photoshop. Leave with a working understanding of Adobe powerful image management and processing tools.
Class is taught with training files provided by the instructor.
Prerequisite: Ability to navigate the computer desktop.
David Ulrich is a core faculty member and creative director for Pacific New Media. He is an active photographer and writer whose work has been published in numerous books and journals. Ulrich`s photographs have been exhibited internationally in over 75 exhibitions. He is the author of The Widening Stream: the Seven Stages of Creativity and Zen Camera: Creative Awakening with a Daily Practice in Photography. www.creativeguide.com
No prior experience with Lightroom or Photoshop is necessary.
Thursdays, March 25 and April 1, 6pm-9pm
Saturdays, March 27 and April 3, 9am-12pm (four sessions)
TAUGHT ONLINE
Fee: $225 (fee reduced)
Instructor: David Ulrich
You will need access to a personal computer, laptop or desktop, with Adobe Photoshop, Bridge, and Lightroom loaded. Training files and handouts are provided in advance through Dropbox. Class is taught using Zoom software. You do not need to install Zoom. Participants will receive simple instructions on how to connect to Zoom prior to the class.
You may sign up for a trial version of Photoshop and Lightroom if you do not have it.
Learn the digital imaging workflow for managing and editing images. Explore Raw processing through Lightroom and Adobe Camera Raw; learn to build your database and manage your files in Lightroom or Adobe Bridge; and explore the powerful pixel processing tools of Photoshop.
Topics covered:
Managing images: database, keywords, and meta-data
When to use Raw processing and when to employ pixel editing
Color correction, tonal enhancement, and local image controls (on part of an image)
Use of Photoshop layers, Smart Objects, and layer masks
Sharpening and Retouching
File formats, size, resolution, and output to print or web
Learn which tools you need among the array of Adobe programs: Lightroom CC, Lightroom Classic, Adobe Camera Raw, Adobe Bridge, and Photoshop. Leave with a working understanding of Adobe powerful image management and processing tools.
Class is taught with training files provided by the instructor.
Prerequisite: Ability to navigate the computer desktop.
David Ulrich is a core faculty member and creative director for Pacific New Media. He is an active photographer and writer whose work has been published in numerous books and journals. Ulrich`s photographs have been exhibited internationally in over 75 exhibitions. He is the author of The Widening Stream: the Seven Stages of Creativity and Zen Camera: Creative Awakening with a Daily Practice in Photography. www.creativeguide.com
No prior experience with Lightroom or Photoshop is necessary.
Thursdays, March 25 and April 1, 6pm-9pm
Saturdays, March 27 and April 3, 9am-12pm (four sessions)
TAUGHT ONLINE
Fee: $225 (fee reduced)
Instructor: David Ulrich
You will need access to a personal computer, laptop or desktop, with Adobe Photoshop, Bridge, and Lightroom loaded. Training files and handouts are provided in advance through Dropbox. Class is taught using Zoom software. You do not need to install Zoom. Participants will receive simple instructions on how to connect to Zoom prior to the class.
You may sign up for a trial version of Photoshop and Lightroom if you do not have it.
Learn the digital imaging workflow for managing and editing images. Explore Raw processing through Lightroom and Adobe Camera Raw; learn to build your database and manage your files in Lightroom or Adobe Bridge; and explore the powerful pixel processing tools of Photoshop.
Topics covered:
Managing images: database, keywords, and meta-data
When to use Raw processing and when to employ pixel editing
Color correction, tonal enhancement, and local image controls (on part of an image)
Use of Photoshop layers, Smart Objects, and layer masks
Sharpening and Retouching
File formats, size, resolution, and output to print or web
Learn which tools you need among the array of Adobe programs: Lightroom CC, Lightroom Classic, Adobe Camera Raw, Adobe Bridge, and Photoshop. Leave with a working understanding of Adobe powerful image management and processing tools.
Class is taught with training files provided by the instructor.
Prerequisite: Ability to navigate the computer desktop.
David Ulrich is a core faculty member and creative director for Pacific New Media. He is an active photographer and writer whose work has been published in numerous books and journals. Ulrich`s photographs have been exhibited internationally in over 75 exhibitions. He is the author of The Widening Stream: the Seven Stages of Creativity and Zen Camera: Creative Awakening with a Daily Practice in Photography. www.creativeguide.com
No prior experience with Lightroom or Photoshop is necessary.
Thursdays, March 25 and April 1, 6pm-9pm
Saturdays, March 27 and April 3, 9am-12pm (four sessions)
TAUGHT ONLINE
Fee: $225 (fee reduced)
Instructor: David Ulrich
You will need access to a personal computer, laptop or desktop, with Adobe Photoshop, Bridge, and Lightroom loaded. Training files and handouts are provided in advance through Dropbox. Class is taught using Zoom software. You do not need to install Zoom. Participants will receive simple instructions on how to connect to Zoom prior to the class.
You may sign up for a trial version of Photoshop and Lightroom if you do not have it.
Learn the digital imaging workflow for managing and editing images. Explore Raw processing through Lightroom and Adobe Camera Raw; learn to build your database and manage your files in Lightroom or Adobe Bridge; and explore the powerful pixel processing tools of Photoshop.
Topics covered:
Managing images: database, keywords, and meta-data
When to use Raw processing and when to employ pixel editing
Color correction, tonal enhancement, and local image controls (on part of an image)
Use of Photoshop layers, Smart Objects, and layer masks
Sharpening and Retouching
File formats, size, resolution, and output to print or web
Learn which tools you need among the array of Adobe programs: Lightroom CC, Lightroom Classic, Adobe Camera Raw, Adobe Bridge, and Photoshop. Leave with a working understanding of Adobe powerful image management and processing tools.
Class is taught with training files provided by the instructor.
Prerequisite: Ability to navigate the computer desktop.
David Ulrich is a core faculty member and creative director for Pacific New Media. He is an active photographer and writer whose work has been published in numerous books and journals. Ulrich`s photographs have been exhibited internationally in over 75 exhibitions. He is the author of The Widening Stream: the Seven Stages of Creativity and Zen Camera: Creative Awakening with a Daily Practice in Photography. www.creativeguide.com
No prior experience with Lightroom or Photoshop is necessary.

Saturday mornings: April 10, 17, and 24, 9am-12pm
TAUGHT ONLINE
Fee: $140 or $50 per session
Instructor: Michael Gilbert
A series of short classes exploring photographing people and places (with any kind of camera), including environmental, occupational, and family portraits, taught by a master portrait photographer. Explore working with the subject, best lens selections for portraits, and new photographic technologies.
Classes can be taken as a series or individually.
Session One: Engaging and Directing the Subject
Learn proven means and methods of establishing contact with your subject(s) and helping them become relaxed and expressive in front of the camera. Explore photographing in different kinds of places—outdoors, residential, unique locations—and using space to your advantage.
REGISTER FOR ONLY THIS SESSSION

Session Two: Working with Light
Explore facial analysis to determine ideal lighting for the subject, learn to how to use environmental lighting and employ supplementary lighting as needed. Identify the desired “look” of the photograph and learn powerful methods of using light to achieve your expressive goals.
REGISTER FOR ONLY THIS SESSION
Session Three: New Technologies
Employ creative methods offered by new camera, lens, sensor, and lighting technologies, such as extremely low light, high ISO, lens selection, new forms of lighting, powerful new editing tools, and contemporary camera solutions. Michael also highlights new printing technologies and paper selections from Hahnemuhle and other vendors to help bring their images to life, and encourages participants to print their own images. These technologies, available with most newer cameras or with inexpensive solutions, can offer remarkable new tools for photographic expression.
REGISTER FOR ONLY THIS SESSION
Class takes place online via Zoom software. Participants are sent a link and preparatory information in advance.
Michael Gilbert is a highly successful photographer who loves illustrative portraiture and divides his time between his studio in Hawaii and Paris. Michael has had a one man show at the International Museum of Photography has been a headline speaker for Imaging USA, WPPI, Photokina, and Photo Plus. He teaches for Pacific New Media, Passport to the Arts, and engagements world-wide. He loves working with students and doing small seminars in unique and amazing locations.
REGISTER FOR ENTIRE SERIES

Saturday mornings: April 10, 17, and 24, 9am-12pm
TAUGHT ONLINE
Fee: $140 or $50 per session
Instructor: Michael Gilbert
A series of short classes exploring photographing people and places (with any kind of camera), including environmental, occupational, and family portraits, taught by a master portrait photographer. Explore working with the subject, best lens selections for portraits, and new photographic technologies.
Classes can be taken as a series or individually.
Session One: Engaging and Directing the Subject
Learn proven means and methods of establishing contact with your subject(s) and helping them become relaxed and expressive in front of the camera. Explore photographing in different kinds of places—outdoors, residential, unique locations—and using space to your advantage.
REGISTER FOR ONLY THIS SESSSION

Session Two: Working with Light
Explore facial analysis to determine ideal lighting for the subject, learn to how to use environmental lighting and employ supplementary lighting as needed. Identify the desired “look” of the photograph and learn powerful methods of using light to achieve your expressive goals.
REGISTER FOR ONLY THIS SESSION
Session Three: New Technologies
Employ creative methods offered by new camera, lens, sensor, and lighting technologies, such as extremely low light, high ISO, lens selection, new forms of lighting, powerful new editing tools, and contemporary camera solutions. Michael also highlights new printing technologies and paper selections from Hahnemuhle and other vendors to help bring their images to life, and encourages participants to print their own images. These technologies, available with most newer cameras or with inexpensive solutions, can offer remarkable new tools for photographic expression.
REGISTER FOR ONLY THIS SESSION
Class takes place online via Zoom software. Participants are sent a link and preparatory information in advance.
Michael Gilbert is a highly successful photographer who loves illustrative portraiture and divides his time between his studio in Hawaii and Paris. Michael has had a one man show at the International Museum of Photography has been a headline speaker for Imaging USA, WPPI, Photokina, and Photo Plus. He teaches for Pacific New Media, Passport to the Arts, and engagements world-wide. He loves working with students and doing small seminars in unique and amazing locations.
REGISTER FOR ENTIRE SERIES

Saturday mornings: April 10, 17, and 24, 9am-12pm
TAUGHT ONLINE
Fee: $140 or $50 per session
Instructor: Michael Gilbert
A series of short classes exploring photographing people and places (with any kind of camera), including environmental, occupational, and family portraits, taught by a master portrait photographer. Explore working with the subject, best lens selections for portraits, and new photographic technologies.
Classes can be taken as a series or individually.
Session One: Engaging and Directing the Subject
Learn proven means and methods of establishing contact with your subject(s) and helping them become relaxed and expressive in front of the camera. Explore photographing in different kinds of places—outdoors, residential, unique locations—and using space to your advantage.
REGISTER FOR ONLY THIS SESSSION

Session Two: Working with Light
Explore facial analysis to determine ideal lighting for the subject, learn to how to use environmental lighting and employ supplementary lighting as needed. Identify the desired “look” of the photograph and learn powerful methods of using light to achieve your expressive goals.
REGISTER FOR ONLY THIS SESSION
Session Three: New Technologies
Employ creative methods offered by new camera, lens, sensor, and lighting technologies, such as extremely low light, high ISO, lens selection, new forms of lighting, powerful new editing tools, and contemporary camera solutions. Michael also highlights new printing technologies and paper selections from Hahnemuhle and other vendors to help bring their images to life, and encourages participants to print their own images. These technologies, available with most newer cameras or with inexpensive solutions, can offer remarkable new tools for photographic expression.
REGISTER FOR ONLY THIS SESSION
Class takes place online via Zoom software. Participants are sent a link and preparatory information in advance.
Michael Gilbert is a highly successful photographer who loves illustrative portraiture and divides his time between his studio in Hawaii and Paris. Michael has had a one man show at the International Museum of Photography has been a headline speaker for Imaging USA, WPPI, Photokina, and Photo Plus. He teaches for Pacific New Media, Passport to the Arts, and engagements world-wide. He loves working with students and doing small seminars in unique and amazing locations.
REGISTER FOR ENTIRE SERIES