Hands On Photography Workshops !
I offer real world information YOU can use immediately to increase your photography skills. It is intensive….no sitting around, no wasted time, YOU start shooting immediately. Yes, YOU are going to use your camera in the workshops !
YOU will learn how to get off the auto settings and begin to move to fully manual.
I believe the best way to teach someone is to tell them, show them and then have them do it ! – That is my approach. Sure we will talk about it, and what it means to your photographs BUT,
We will NOT sit around and talk about the technical side of photography, if that’s what you’re after, go read a book!
We will NOT sit around and look at a bunch of wonderful pictures from half way around the world ! if that's what your after, find another workshop !
We are hands on, take a shot, and change a setting, take shot, change a setting….then we will analyze and compare the shots. By shooting this way, you learn a of couple things…..how to move thru the menus of YOUR camera, and then what happens when YOU change those settings !
My goal is to teach you the basics.
I will show you how to work with your camera to get the results you want. With some time and practice you will become the photographer you want to be !
Small class sizes (6 persons or less) means you will get YOUR questions answered !
Are You Still using Automatic Settings?
Do Your Shots come out Bland and Blah ?
Are You Looking to Add Some POP Into your Photography ?
Then Basics Workshop #1 is for you!
This introductory workshop is for beginners who would like to learn the basics of their digital camera and get off the auto or green setting. Discover how YOUR camera works and how to control YOUR images.
This workshop is a fun and exciting way to learn the basic skills of image making and understand the proper settings for consistent results.
Topics covered in every beginner workshop: • Aperture / f-stop • Shutter speed • ISO • Flash Control A dslr camera and kit lens is recommended to take this class. Point and Shoot's are welcome, but due to limits of some P&S camera's, workshop attendees may not be able to work / practice each exercise. Look below for the point and shoot workshop
And, because every camera is different, you should definitely bring your manual.
Workshop # 2
This workshop is for the photographer that is looking to increase their knowledge of Photo Composition and Technique.
Topics covered in Workshop # 2 • Focus Modes • In Camera Exposure Meters
• Histograms • DOFP
• Picture Control or Picture Style • White Balance This workshop is geared for the dslr owner that understands basic camera operations, exposure triangle and is comfortable moving thru YOUR camera menus.
Take this workshop if you understand the exposure triangle and can shoot on Manual or have attended Workshop # 1.
With this course you will begin to look at the world from the camera's perspective, and start to find picturesque shots in most all scenes.
In this workshop you will be required to "think" about the shot before pressing the shutter, so please show up with the right side of your brain working ! Regular Price $ 100.00----Spring Special $ 49.00 
Private Group Photography Class, " Learn to Capture Better Photos of your Children"
For working parents that are looking for an alternative to our group workshops, or a group of friends looking for an alternative to the traditional Night Out, our private group workshop have been extremely popular.
Get a group of your friends together for a "girls" (or guys) Night Out at someone’s house. Even the occasional Sunday is available for a private group workshop. The Private Group Photography Class covers:
10 Tips for Taking Better Pictures of your Kids
• Lighting Basics • Lens Overview
• Introduction to Exposure • Camera Basic Modes
• Shutter Speed • Aperture • ISO
The three hour group workshop is $45 per person with a minimum of three participants. Each person will receive a handout to keep as a reference. The class lasts for 3 hours for 3-5 people, and can be extended longer. You may reserve a time by paying a $90 deposit towards the the total workshop fee. Email me with your requested times and I will try and schedule a time that works for your group.
Point and Shoot 101
This 2 hour workshop is for the Point and Shoot owners.
With some of the newer P&S camera's you can take stunning shots. You just need to know how to get your camera's adjusted and set up.
This workshop we will focus on the menu's for your individual camera. We will work thru some basic features of your point and shoot, some basic photography techniques
And, because every camera is different, you should definitely bring your manual or some way to access your manual via smart phone or I-pad
This workshop is given on separate dates, please see link below for dates and times
This workshop is 90 minutes ---- Regular Price $ 29.99
Cottonwood Canyon's -River's, Lake's and Waterfall's June 15th, August 3rd, September 7th, 2013 (Other dates TBD)
Get the Most Out of your Rivers, Lake and Waterfall Landscapes
This introductory workshop is for anyone wishing to learn how to shoot water in different and difficult lighting situations. Attendees will discover how to get the "Silky Water" affects, freeze water splashes and make your water shots sparkle ! Due to the nature of the this workshop, most all discussions will be focused on the landscape image. This workshop will begin at the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon, Silver Lake, Brighton Utah and finish up about mid way down the canyon.
We get started early, meet at the bottom of the canyon at 5:30 am, we then either carpool or caravan to the top of the canyon. Park in the Silver Lake parking lot and walk, on the boardwalk, out to the lake. At this elevation, it is ALWAYS cold in the early mornings. Please dress appropriate, so you enjoy your morning. We will work with the early morning light on Silver Lake. Once the light becomes harsh we will move to a few key locations on the river and shoot moving water. From this point usually 11am or so, we will travel further down the canyon and stop at one of the "non-crowded" picnic areas for lunch. NOTE : Lunch is NOT provided on this photo tour. You MUST bring your own food and water for the day. During lunch we will discuss different techniques used and look at images from earlier in the morning. After a lunch break we will then proceed to the waterfall area, about mid canyon. We will spend the remainder of the tour photographing the waterfalls with a question and answer period after shooting. Depending on question and answer period, this workshop should end approx, 2 pm.
A dslr camera and at least a "kit" lens is recommended to take this class. Any and all lenses are welcome and can be used to achieve different shots. Tripods are strongly recommended, polarizing filters and ND filters are also strongly recomended.
It's strongly recommended that you have taken "Workshop # 1" or know your camera well as this is NOT the basic workshop. I will do a short review for those of you who have taken my "Basic Workshop 1" We will be focused on learning techniques used to capture and improve your landscape and water images. Also please note because of the hazardous conditions that MAY exist: You will be required to sign a liability release, In the event that you may fall into the river and drown, "Its not my fault" ! This workshop is $95.00 per person, per day. I recommend getting on the schedule quickly as this workshop fills up very fast !
Fire on the Mountain ! September 14th, 21st and 28th, 2013
Fall Colors like you have never seen !
Spend the day with Cold Creek Studios and five newly found friends, in the back country of the Wasatch Mountains. You will be in awe at the beauty of the fall leaves as they begin to change colors.
You will capture some stunning landscapes, these will be photographs worthy of hanging over your fireplace.
With this tour you have the option of two separate locations. Both tours promise to be very colorful and full of adventure. We will get started early, and depending on which tour you choose will determine the start time, with the South tour being the earliest of the the two. At these elevations and time of year its will be cold in the morning, please dress appropriately, so you can enjoy your morning.
We will drive to various overlooks and pulloffs, be advised there will be some light hiking involved, but most locations can be accessed from the main road. NOTE: Lunch will NOT be provided with either tour, so
you must bring your own food and water to get you thru the day. With both tours we will attempt to stay in the canyons until the light is perfect, which most of you know is early morning and late afternoon, please plan accordingly. Any and all lenses are welcome and can be used to achieve different shots and perspectives. Tripods and shutter releases are recommended but not required. Polarizing filters and gradient ND filters will be useful but again not required.
This workshop is $125.00 per person, per day.
Also please note because of the hazardous conditions that MAY exist: You will be required to sign a liability release.
This workshop is $125.00 per person, per day. I recommend getting on the schedule quickly as this workshop fills up very fast !
NOTE*** Due to the timing of the fall foliage, these dates are subject to change.
I hope you can join us for an amazing and colorful adventure.
Hot Rods on the Salt / August 8 - 16 2013
Fastest Vehicles in the World !
Gear Heads, Petrol Heads, Racers, Enthusiasts, Motor Heads, .... What ever you call yourself - If you are into motorsports, you must plan to attend this event ! This is one of the only places in the world where you can see landspeed records being chased and broken !
The Smells, The Sounds, The Wild Rides.....
This tour has secured access to areas that are off limits to most photographers. You will be allowed "behind the scenes." Southern California Timing Association is the competition sanctioning body that maintains rules and records for the Land Speed Racing events held at Bonneville Salt Flats, and they have allowed this photography tour FULL ACCESS !
Access to the pits with a "Pit Pass", access to the "Starting Towers", access to all 4 tracks, Tech areas and more ! You will be given a "Pit Pass" and "Media Pass" for the day ! You will be allowed access to photograph areas that are off limits to most people !
We will carpool once on the salt with direct access to SCTA radio frequencies, you will be the first to see and hear attempts at the land speed records for 2013 !
NOTE: Lunch will NOT be provided, but we will make the short 20 minute drive into Wendover, NV as a group for lunch. Water will be provided all day in the van. Food vendors are on the salt if you choose.
With all tours on the salt, we will attempt to arrive early and stay late until the light is perfect. If your coming out of Salt Lake City, this means very early mornings to arrive on the salt at sunrise. Those wanting to stay in Wendover, NV you can contact any of the hotels and casinos for accommodations ( I would suggest making reservations immediately )
Any and all lenses are welcome, but obviously due to the distance you may consider a "Long lens" all lenses can be used to achieve different shots and perspectives. Tripods and shutter releases are recommended but not required. Polarizing filters and gradient ND filters will be very useful but again not required. This workshop is $150.00 per person, per day with multiple day discounts. A maximum of 6 attendees per day ! With a minimum of 2 participants required for the workshop to be run --- Schedule NOW ! and Lock-in your spot.
Also please note because of the hazardous conditions that MAY exist: You will be required to sign a liability release.
I recommend getting on the schedule quickly as this workshop is filling very fast !
Gift Certificates
Workshop and Specialty Tour Gift Certificates are available to purchase and share with others. For scheduling and purchase of Gift Certificates, please contact me directly at ken@coldcreekstudios.com
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