Join Dan Ballard for Lightroom/Photoshop classes on Saturday, November 19, 2016, Lone Tree Civic Center.
Beginner Lightroom class (max 25): 9am-12pm
Advanced Lightroom/Photoshop class (max 25): 1pm-4pm
Registration required. Members can register early, Oct 5-19, before registration is open to the public.
Cost: LTPC members $40 each/ $70 both classes
Cost: non-members $45 each/ $80 both classes
Class Information:
Ansel Adams said that half of photography is in the processing. That is still true today, and one of least understood aspects of photography is how to correctly edit an image to make it shine. Internationally known travel and landscape photographer Dan Ballard has been using Abode Lightroom to edit his images since the first beta version was released almost 10 years ago. He now uses the program almost exclusively for all of his editing. Dan has a very unique approach to processing images and we feel this technique will change the way you edit and think about image processing forever. By using strong black points, dodging and burning to lead the eye, digital graduated filters to make every part of the image perfect and many other ideas you will be able to transform your images into professional quality works of art.
Dan will be offering two different classes on Nov 19th depending on your skill level and experience with Lightroom. The beginner class will begin with an overview of Lightroom and Dan’s workflow for importing, organizing and safely storing images, then move on to artistic editing, which is the main focus of the class. Dan will show you how to easily and effectively process your images to look great with very little learning curve and very little time per image. If you want to spend as little time editing as possible but still want great looking images this class will suite you well. Dan will also cover the “why” we do a certain step in terms of the artistic value as well as how to actually preform the tasks.
The advanced class will move much more quickly and go deeper into the advance processing power of Lightroom. The ideas are still very easy to execute compared to Photoshop, but they will be more advanced artistically. You will learn to draw the eye into the image using dodging and burning, spotlight important areas using sharpness, white balance and clarity, and create a great overall “flow” with graduated filters and brushes. We will also cover the basics of *focus stacking, the Orton Effect and image blending in Photoshop.
Dan always gets rave reviews about his classes and presentations and we guarantee you will go away inspired and with new tools to edit your images. This class will teach you how to create powerful, jaw dropping images and basics tips for managing and sorting files.
Dan will cover his workflow from camera to final output if you take both classes. Although the bulk both classes will focus on the artistic side of processing images, many tips and tricks about using the program will also be shared. Both classes will be suitable for all levels of photographers and Lightroom users, but the beginner class may cover some things the more advanced users already know, and the advanced class may be a little fast for beginners. Taking both is encouraged for all levels.
After the class you will be dying to go back and reprocess older images… who knows, you may find a hidden masterpiece!
*Focus stacking is changing the world of photography. It allows the photographer to push the limits of creativity and go beyond what was possible even a few years ago. For creating powerful artistic images and producing incredibly sharp technical images, focus stacking is unmatched. You can now get within inches of your foreground subject and capture grand landscapes with more energy and drama then ever before.
Testimonials:
“Superb!!! This was exactly what I was hoping it would be. Dan’s demonstration made it clear to me that even as an old guy who is slow to learn that I can learn and use Lightroom and enjoy it. Thanks Dan!!!!”
“Wow…What a fantastic class. Dan is very, very passionate and this definitely comes across. I learned a lot from him and can’t wait to get started. Thanks Dan for all the information. Loved it!”
“That was amazing! Dan’s insights into working with Lightroom was very helpful. He also does a great job of teaching quite a lot in a short amount of time. Dan is an excellent instructor and I am so glad that I signed up for this presentation! I really appreciated that the majority of the time was spent on image editing. It was so helpful to see Dan’s RAW images right out of the camera, and then watch him edit them. Thanks SO much! I learned a LOT!”
“The class was great! I’ve spent more money on a Lightroom class and got half as much productive knowledge out of it. I walked away thinking I can now do something with Lightroom!”
“Dan did a fabulous job sharing his workflow with both landscape and portraits within Lightroom. Showing his before and after photos, then recreating the same effect within the class was a benefit to me. Then repeat those steps several times with various photos helped me to really learn his workflow thus allowing me to incorporate some of his steps into my own photography. Great presentation!!”
“Excellent. Dan Ballard is an accomplished instructor who knows his Lightroom and is able to share it effectively with his audience. The class exceeded my expectations and opened new possibilities for my photography.”
Bio:
Dan Ballard is an internationally known travel and landscape photographer and keynote speaker. He gives presentations on photography around the world at symposiums, festivals, trade shows and workshops. He is an entertaining and accomplished speaker and receives rave reviews from audiences.
Dan has visited over 60 countries on five continents around the globe, and his work has attracted the attention and praise of some of the biggest names and companies in the photo industry. Dan Ballard images have been on display around the U.S. in museums and galleries, and he has sold images to clients around the world, including The National Geographic Society and The Travel Channel. He is proud to be on the Mpix, Zenfolio and BlackRapid Pro Teams, and to have strong working relationships with the most trusted names in photography, including SanDisk, ThinkTank Photo, Nik Sofware, and Really Right Stuff. His images have been published in magazines and calendars worldwide, and he has won or been a finalist in numerous prestigious competitions. Large, framed prints of his work can be found at stores around the country.
