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the places photography takes us Tanzania, Oaxaca, Bhutan, Peru, Oregon, Route 66, Central Park, and Santa Fe are some of the breathtaking places photography is taking us this year. With our camera as our passport and adventure in our dreams, we head off to explore the world and its amazing places with eyes fine-tuned to make images. Our passion for photography encourages us to go places, to wander, to experience, and to see the land, people and culture in a way not possible without a camera. Over the years, I have been lucky enough to take part in several of our Around The World educational programs that promote cultural exchange and people-to-people interaction. My resulting images, mostly portraits, reveal the character and heart of the people I encountered. The process of creating a portrait and the resulting personal exchange enabled me to learn more about their lives. One lovely encounter with Marta and her granddaughter resulted in a portrait I am proud of. This connection would not have been possible without a camera around my neck. Photography takes us to places and it also reveals these places to us. The camera is a wonderful instrument of discovery and understanding. It connects us to the people and events we encounter and engage in the photographic process. The camera can also turn itself around and provide insights into who we are and how we see the world. I learn about myself when I make images. You can, too. The camera is an amazing tool! This year, make a pledge to let photography take you to places unseen and worlds undiscovered, be it a far-flung destination or your back yard. With all good wishes,

© Reid Callanan

Sam Abell....................................................................... 16, 20 Rick Allred............................................ 20, 24, 26, 28, 30 Leah Bendavid-Val........................................................... 20 Brenda Berry........................................................................ 32 Tony Bonanno..................................................................... 27 Kate Breakey.........................................................................16 Tony Corbell.........................................................................21 George DeWolfe...............................................................8, 9 Blue Fier.................................................................................... 8 Renie Haiduk....................................................................... 34 David Halpern.................................................................... 23 Susan Hayre......................................................................... 27 Gregory Heisler...................................................................17 Michael Long........................................................................14 Dottie Lopez............................................................... 23, 28 Jock McDonald...................................................................... 9 Julien McRoberts............................................................... 11 Arthur Meyerson.................................................................17 David Middleton........................................................ 31, 32 Marc Muench........................................................................14 David Samuel Robbins................................................... 29 Eddie Soloway.............................................................. 15, 33 Jennifer Spelman................................................ 11, 22, 34 Jeremy Sutton...................................................................... 24 Will Van Beckum............................................................... 26 Linde Waidhofer................................................................. 15 John Weiss..............................................................................31 Nevada Wier..................................................................10, 22

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instructor index

REID CALLANAN, Director, Santa Fe Photographic Workshops

table of contents workshops in santa fe Fall Calendar......................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Descriptions.................................................................................................................................................................... 8-28

workshops around the world Descriptions................................................................................................................................................................. 29-34

mentorship program Overview.................................................................................................................................................................................. 7

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Registration Policies.......................................................................................................................................................35 Meals and Accommodations............................................................................................................................. 35-36 Overview of Skills and Experience............................................................................................................. 36-37 Portfolio Submission......................................................................................................................................................37 Digital Capture and Equipment............................................................................................................................37 Discounts and Scholarships......................................................................................................................................38 Cancellations, Transfers, and Travel Insurance..........................................................................................38 Frequently Asked Questions....................................................................................................................................39 Educational Partners.....................................................................................................................................................40

Cover photo credit: © Michael Long

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pre-season

W o r k s h o p s SEPTEMBER September 1-3 Intensive: TimeLapse Photography Blue Fier page 8 SEPT. 23-28 NEW High Desert Light Marc Muench page 14

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September 7-9 Intensive: Authenticity and Creativity George DeWolfe page 8

September 10-14 The Black-andWhite Master Print George DeWolfe page 9

September 10-14 Exceptional Portraits Jock McDonald page 9

NEW The Language

NEW A Natural

NEW Deeper into Landscape Linde Waidhofer page 15

of Landscapes Michael Long page 14

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Eye: The Fall Landscape Eddie Soloway page 15

September 17-21 Creativity and Travel Photography Nevada Wier page 10

post-season

Hand-Colored Photographic Print Kate Breakey page 16

Part workshop, part festival, part seminar— our new program is structured to give you a uniquely inspiring week-long learning experience.

The Next Step Sam Abell page 16

NEW The Evocative Portrait Greg Heisler page 17

NEW The Color

October 8-11

Light With Your Camera Flash Rick Allred page 20

October 8-11 NEW The Complete Nik Software Digital Workflow Tony Corbell page 21

October 12-14 NEW Intensive: Digital Infrared Nevada Wier page 22

October 16-21 NEW Four Corners: Capture to Print David Halpern page 23

October 22-26 NEW Composition and Light Dottie Lopez page 23

October 22-26 NEW Painting the Passion of Flamenco Jeremy Sutton page 24

October 29-November 2 Digital Workflow Essentials: Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop Rick Allred page 24

November 12-16 NEW Fine-Art Digital Printmaking Tony Bonanno page 27

November 27-29 Intensive: Blurb Bookmaking Susan Hayre page 27

Moment Arthur Meyerson page 17

october October 6-9 Writing for Photographers Leah Bendavid-Val and Sam Abell page 20 October 15-19 Basics of Digital Photography Jennifer Spelman page 22

NEW Seeing the

NOV / dec November 5-7 NEW Intensive: Premier Pro CS6 Will Van Beckum page 26

September 18-22 Route 66 Photo Adventure: Capture to Print Julien McRoberts page 11

Join us for The Focus Series!

sept. 30-oct. 5 NEW The

September 17-21 Basics of Digital Photography Jennifer Spelman page 11

November 9-11 Adobe Lightroom Intensive: Organizing and Enhancing Your Images Rick Allred page 26

Autumn in Northern New Mexico is a magical time of year. The landscape is awash with color, the air brisk, the light gently envelops, and Santa Fe is vibrant with special seasonal activities. Come during this magnificent season to hone your technical skills, refine your creative vision and expand your photographic horizons.

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Nov. 30-Dec. 2 Intensive: Adobe Photoshop for Photographers Dottie Lopez page 28

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Join our fans on Facebook! December 3-7 Basics of Digital Photography Rick Allred page 28

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mentorship program

Work one-on-one with world-renowned photographers

Mentorships Overview Learning from a master through an apprenticeship has been a valued tradition throughout history. Even today, many experts recommend working one-on-one with a mentor to accelerate one’s path to success. Designed for advanced amateur photographers and professionals, our Mentorship Program connects you with our talented photographer instructors —from anywhere in the world. A mentorship is often goal-oriented; it could focus on developing a business plan to start your photography career, building a stronger portfolio for graduate school, exhibiting in a gallery, printing in a magazine, publishing your book, or simply creating a memorable portfolio of personal images under the watchful eye of a photography master. Your mentor will champion your work—guiding and supporting your dreams and aspirations as a photographer.

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© Elizabeth Opalenik

Choosing a Mentorship

Making the decision to embark upon a mentorship to move your photography forward is a major decision. The first formal step is to speak with Reid Callanan, director of The Workshops. In addition to answering your questions, Reid will expect you to articulate your goals for a mentorship and to have reviewed the mentor biography’s on The Workshops web site. Together, you and Reid will decide if you are ready for a mentorship and which mentor(s) would fulfill your goals. You can contact Reid at (505) 983-1400, ext. 15.

Learn more about the program and our mentors by calling (505) 983-1400, or visiting mentors.santafeworkshops.com

Program Options Year-Long Mentorship 18 S e ssion s

six-month Mentorship 8 S e ssion s

single sessions A session is a 60-minute phone consultation.

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Our eighteen Photographer Mentors Sam Abell Tony Corbell Jerry Courvoisier George DeWolfe Patrick Donehue Bobbi Lane Norman Mauskopf Arthur Meyerson David Middleton

Elizabeth Opalenik Eddie Soloway Jennifer Spelman Mary Virginia Swanson Carlan Tapp Alan M. Thornton Raul Touzon John Weiss Nevada Wier

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George DeWolfe

Intensive: Authenticity– The Process of Photographic Creativity September 7-9

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Blue Fier

Intensive: Time-Lapse Photography September 1-3

Time-lapse sequences are an exciting way to add motion content to your photography skills. When stills are taken over a long period of time and played back at a faster rate, time speeds up and a dynamic new medium unfolds. In this fast-paced, two-and-a-half day intensive we use still images from our digital cameras and explore the endless subject possibilities and uses of time-lapse movies. We start with looking at the many uses of time-lapse sequences. We then learn how to set up our digital cameras, use an intervalometer to time the image sequences, and pick the right interval for different subjects. After recording our first images, we use Adobe Lightroom to import, adjust, and export them. Next, we bring everything into QuickTime Pro to assemble the initial movie and move it to iMovie to add titles and other effects. We head outdoors to grab additional footage and record audio in the field with portable digital stereo recorders before returning to The Workshops state-of-the-art digital lab to complete the process. The next step is importing our audio into GarageBand and sweetening the sound with editing and layering techniques. We combine the audio with your new iMovie and take time to view and critique your finished project. Finally, we upload your movies to YouTube or Vimeo so others can see them—and collapse in happy exhaustion! Blue Fier specializes in the vigorous field of location photography. He has photographed advertising campaigns for major corporations, creating images of people and products in exotic environments. Blue feels his MA and MFA degrees in art have given him a classic yet unique perspective. His years of creating order out of chaos have lead to his recently published book, Composition Photo Workshop, which has been translated into Spanish, Czech, Polish, and Mandarin Chinese. This is Blue’s second year teaching for The Workshops. His web site is www.bluefier.com.

Authenticity is the single most important attribute a photographer can learn and possess. Not only is it a process of working from within, but it can also eventually lead to the creation of the masterpiece. This workshop explores the perceptual and technical processes involved in authenticity. Typically, photographers practice their craft without giving enough thought to vision, awareness, and the basic fundamental technical aspects that cause the effects they create. In contrast, the process of authenticity deals directly with the fundamentals of creating an image, by enabling photographers to work directly from their unique nature, rather than photographing derivatively. George starts by reviewing the fundamentals of “photographic seeing,” and the skills necessary to accomplish it. Next, we examine the basic technical problems that hound us when we are making images, both in photographing a subject and in post-processing. Lastly, we study and practice a way to free ourselves from the concepts and styles of other photographers. The simple answer to a creative life in photography is emptying yourself of all unnecessary impediments, and seeing the world as if only the wind had blown that way before. This intensive starts you toward accomplishing this goal by freeing you from entrenched rules of composition, foundational technical problems, and unproductive behaviors. George DeWolfe is an award-winning photographer whose career spans more than 40 years. A student of Ansel Adams and Minor White, George studied perception with Dr. Richard Zakia and earned an MFA in photography and graphic art from the Rochester Institute of Technology. His commercial clients include APC, Eastman Kodak, and Sears. He has published three books: At Home in the Wild, George DeWolfe’s Digital Fine Print Workshop, and B&W Printing. George leads workshops and seminars nationwide on such topics as “Large Format, Digital Fine Prints,” “The Master Print,” “Contemplative Photography,” and “The Contemplative Landscape.” This is George’s 12th year teaching at The Workshops. His web site is www.georgedewolfe.com. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Advanced Amateurs and Professionals WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Efficiency in Adobe Lightroom 3 and basic Photoshop CS5 skills are requirements Special Notes: Computer workstations are provided in the digital lab. TUITION*: $475

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Amateurs, Advanced Amateurs, and Professionals WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Working knowledge of digital workflow and manual mode on your digital SLR camera Special Notes: Computer workstations are provided in the digital lab. TUITION*: $475

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Jock McDonald

Exceptional Portraits September 10-14

Delve into an extremely creative, intuitive realm of hands-on portraiture that goes beyond mere technical expertise to capture the emotional spirit of subjects. On location and in the classroom, Jock demonstrates ways to approach the human portrait to incorporate not only character but emotion, too. We explore—on location and in historic Santa Fe—the concepts of human relationships, risk-taking, emotion, and creativity. Under Jock’s guidance, we practice illuminating humanity, connecting with one another, and getting inside the “cultural bubble.” We examine self-trust and how our fears affect the creative process. We learn about and use the emotion of light, the difference between seeing and looking, intuitive composition, and making intentional mistakes. Jock also introduces the “quick sketch” technique, which enables us to shape the creative intent while being open to capturing the moment. Throughout the week, we use combinations of flash and available light to take in the remarkable and colorful surroundings of Santa Fe, our backdrop for making portraits. We also go on location to the New Mexico State Fair and rodeo, as well as local ranches. Participants willing to share and be open to feedback from group discussions, critiques, and individual time with Jock take portraiture to a new level. It’s all about finding the exceptional emotional moment within the decisive moment. © George DeWolfe

George DeWolfe

The Black-and-White Master Print September 10-14

A masterpiece is the product of an artist’s individual authentic genius. That authenticity forms presence, the result of light working on form. An examination of the great master painters and photographers reveals that this relationship—light on form creating presence—is the key element of a genuine masterpiece. This workshop lays out the perceptual and technical skills necessary to practice and create presence. We begin with a detailed study of presence in Old Master paintings and photographs. Then we head out on location to make our photographs, applying the perceptual and photographic skills necessary to achieve presence. Back in The Workshops state-of-the-art digital lab, we learn about perceptual correction skills and image manipulation tools. For simplicity, we use no more than five specifically relevant tools—our emphasis is on the organic process of perception and presence, not the complexities of imaging tools and techniques. We complete the workshop by printing inkjet photographs that reveal the presence we have given life to in our images. This is an opportunity for photographers to hone their perceptual skills, while learning how to use a minimal number of highly effective tools to create the essential element of presence.

Jock McDonald has been a professional photographer for 28 years. His work, in both black-and-white and color, is distinguished by wit, humor, pathos, and qualities of mystery. Jock’s most recent exhibition, “One World Portrait,” was shown at the Lehigh University Art Gallery Virtual Gallery 2010. His portraits and depictions of rural life around the world have been widely published and exhibited in the U.S., Mexico, Russia, Ukraine, and Cuba. His clients include Absolut Vodka, Eastman Kodak, Gap, Levi Strauss & Co., Vogue (French and German editions), and Xerox. This is Jock’s second year teaching for The Workshops. His web site is www.jockmcdonald.com. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Advanced Amateurs WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Working knowledge of digital workflow and manual mode on your digital SLR camera PORTFOLIO REQUIRED: Please see the Portfolios section of General Information for guidelines on your submission of recent portraits. TUITION*: $1,045 FEES: $110 Model and Location

george dewolfe’s biography is on page 44. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Advanced Amateurs and Professionals WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Working knowledge of digital workflow, Adobe Photoshop CS5 and Lightroom 3; familiarity with printing techniques Special Notes: Computer workstations are provided in the digital lab. TUITION*: $1,250 FEES: $220 Materials

© Jock McDonald

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© Nevada Wier

NEVADA WIER

Creativity and Travel Photography

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September 17-21

A lively blend of lectures, discussions, and outdoor assignments, this workshop with Nevada Wier tackles the challenges of photographing with creative intent while on the move with a digital camera. We discuss equipment and digital concerns in different travel and outdoor environments, ways to approach and photograph people, sensitivity to cross-cultural issues in foreign countries, and tips, both theoretical and practical, on using natural light as well as fill-flash. The week includes group and individual critiques, personal assignments, and great fun in the field. The emphasis is on elevating your creative vision and expanding your photographic technique, all while remaining fleet-footed and agile. The historic town of Santa Fe and its environs, provide the ideal environment for the travel photographer— no passport required! Consistently named one of the top ten travel destinations in the world by Conde Nast Traveler magazine, Santa Fe offers the opportunity to photograph a diversely cultural community and a broad spectrum of natural environment. We also photograph at the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque. These inspiring locales are the perfect, dramatic locations backdrops for our photographic adventures on the move.

NEVADA WIER is an award-winning photographer specializing in the remote corners of the globe and the cultures that inhabit them. Her work has taken her to India, China, Mongolia, S.E. Asia, Nepal, Africa, Borneo, and South America. Her images have appeared in numerous national and international publications, including National Geographic, Geo, Islands, National Geographic Traveler, Outdoor Photographer, Outside, and Smithsonian. Nevada is a Fellow of the Explorer’s Club and a member of the Women’s Geographic Society. This is her 17th year teaching for The Workshops. Her web site is www.nevadawier.com. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Advanced Amateurs and Professionals WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Proficient in digital workflow, custom functions on your digital SLR camera, the basics of photography, and a working knowledge of Adobe Lightroom (or a similar program) PORTFOLIO required: Please see the Portfolios section of General Information for guidelines on your submission of recent images. TUITION*: $1,250 FEES: $70 Location

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Jennifer Spelman

Basics of Digital Photography September 17-21

Today’s digital SLR cameras offer endless creative opportunities—but only if you know how to use them. Whether you recently acquired your first digital camera or have owned one for a few years, this workshop empowers you to take control of its features and advance your skills. Designed like a hands-on user manual, this workshop provides you with the knowledge essential to explore all the capabilities of the digital SLR. Jennifer patiently guides participants through the variables of aperture, shutter speed, and the various settings and shooting modes. We learn how to incorporate these tools with different lenses, and explore techniques of composition and lighting in order to create more interesting and powerful images. Mornings are devoted to lectures, discussions, and critiques of the previous day’s work, while afternoons are spent practicing newly acquired skills in the picturesque environs of Santa Fe. This promises to be an exciting five days of mastering the basics of digital photography and cultivating our creativity in an energetic and supportive atmosphere. By the workshop’s end, participants have acquired a solid understanding of manual mode on their camera, and return home with a collection of images that reflect their new expertise. Jennifer spelman’s biography is on page 13. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Beginners WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Working knowledge of the computer Special Notes: This workshop is held in a classroom equipped with Macintosh computers; personal laptops are optional. Also, participants in this workshop have the option of using Nikon D-SLR cameras provided by The Workshops. TUITION*: $1,045 FEES: $125 Model, Location, and Materials

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JULIEN McROBERTS

Route 66 Photo Adventure: Capture to Print September 18-22

Take the off ramp into a bygone era of Route 66 in New Mexico, and see how America traveled from 1926 up to the 1960’s. Our photographic journey takes us to the intact and off-the-beaten-path locations where we discover wonderful old Route 66 trading posts, filling stations, diners, tourist traps, vintage cars, and ghost towns, all along the scenic “Mother Road.” We begin at the heart of Route 66 in Albuquerque exploring both the new and vintage sites along the famous Central Avenue. For the next two days, we continue our road trip, traveling past the Texas state line to Adrian, the midway point of Route 66. We work to hone our travel photography skills and our personal style and our schedule includes field demonstrations and individual reviews of work in progress. On Saturday morning, we return to Santa Fe along the pre-1937 route. The remainder of our time is spent editing, processing, and printing our images in The Workshops state-of-the-art digital lab. The often-romanticized Route 66 inspires in many of us a nostalgic tug at something buried deep within us. The Mother Road is a unique experience, a feeling, a perception, a taste of sight and sound, and a photo journey not to be missed.

© Jennifer Spelman

JULIEN McROBERTS is a leading Southwest editorial photographer who has the unique ability to capture intimate cultural moments, places, and people without ever disturbing the scene. Her extensive travel experience helps her to know where and how to situate herself in order to find these unique moments. Born in the American West, this world is hardly foreign to Julien. “I have the West in my blood,” she says, and she has the portfolio to prove it. Julien’s clients include National Geographic Traveler, Sunset, New York, New Mexico and Popular Photography magazines and Amazon.com. This is her third year teaching for The Workshops. Julien’s web site is www.julienmcroberts.com. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Amateurs, Advanced Amateurs, Professionals WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Working knowledge of digital workflow Special Notes: Computer workstations are provided in the digital lab while in Santa Fe. TUITION*: $850 FEES: $60 Materials

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new Santa Fe Fall Workshops September 23-28 NEW High Desert Light

Marc Muench, page 14 NEW The Language

of Landscapes Michael Long, page 14 NEW A Natural Eye Master

Class: Finding Your Voice Eddie Soloway, page 15 NEW Deeper into Landscape

Linde Waidhofer, page 15

Autumn in Northern New Mexico is a magical time of year. The landscape is awash with color, the air brisk, the light gently envelops, and Santa Fe is vibrant with special seasonal activities. Our new Focus Series workshops embrace landscape and color— the dominant themes of this stunning season. Join us for these uniquely structured and inspiring week-long learning experiences.

Each of the eight workshops in The Focus Series has a photographic theme—LANDSCAPE photography during the last week in September and COLOR photography the first week of October. The workshop instructors have been carefully chosen for their expertise in the given theme, their experience leading workshops, and their interest in working collaboratively with each other to create a rich and lively educational program.

focusseries: LANDSCAPE September 23-28, 2012 with Eddie Soloway, Marc Muench, Linde Waidhofer, and Michael Long

focusseries: COLOR September 30-October 5, 2012 with Sam Abell, Arthur Meyerson, Gregory Heisler, and Kate Breakey September 30–October 5 NEW The Hand-Colored Photographic Print Kate Breakey, page 16

The Next Step Sam Abell, page 16 NEW The Evocative Portrait Greg Heisler, page 17 NEW The Color Moment

Arthur Meyerson, page 17

One of the little noted but truly valuable benefits of attending a workshop in Santa Fe is meeting and interacting with participants and instructors in other classes. Taking this benefit to the next logical step, The Focus Series is a new program—part workshop, part festival, part seminar—that allows you to enroll in a workshop and also engage and interact on a formal basis with the other three workshop instructors and their participants. Each participant selects one workshop to focus on during the week, with the added benefit of all-community activities throughout the week that include instructor image presentations, roundtable discussions with questions and answers, technical presentations, and all-group meals. The Focus Series is designed to be an educational experience unlike any other, one that will change the way you look at the world and just may change the way you look at your life. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your photography to unimagined levels.

Come to inspirational Santa Fe during the magnificent autumn season for The Focus Series and expand your photographic horizons, hone your technical skills, and refine your creative vision with master photographers and our broad community of workshop participants. clockwise from left: © Kate Breakey, © Mark Muench, © Gregory Heisler, © Linde Waidhofer, © Michael Long

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Michael Long

The Language of Landscapes

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September 23-28

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Marc Muench

High Desert Light

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September 23-28

There is no better place to study the interplay of light and land than the exquisite high desert of Santa Fe. And with the inspiring light and landscapes of Northern New Mexico beckoning, rest assured this workshop is first and foremost about photographing. Mark takes us to a wide variety of locations, where we concentrate on working with the light to make a great subject stand out. We visit those locations multiple times to study the effects that different times of day—and different types of weather—have on our subjects. We go to at least one of our chosen spots at night to take advantage of New Mexico’s clear, starry skies, using this special time to examine one of the more unusual aspects of high desert light. Our classroom time is spent reviewing images and reinforcing learned techniques, such as how to utilize different types of light and effectively post-process those images, with a special emphasis on the night exposures. We practice pre-visualization and strengthen our compositional skills by learning how to read our images, breaking them down into regions to post-process different areas separately. We also work in Adobe Lightroom and pick up some helpful Adobe Photoshop techniques. Guided by Mark’s expertise on location, we deeply examine the role of light in turning a good image into a truly outstanding image.

Whenever you venture into a landscape—whether it’s a natural environment or one that is human-constructed—you are offered countless photographic opportunities. The potential lies not only in what you see, but also in how you interpret it. In this expansive workshop, Michael encourages us all to embrace an increased awareness of what a landscape photograph can be and helps us find the visual language to bring it to life. We spend daily time together in natural and urban landscape settings, investigating the language of composition—form, color, line, and positive and negative space—as well as the meanings that lie behind what we see literally and feel emotionally. Michael guides us first in seeing and then in capturing the vast nuances of light and interplay of shadows. Working with the grandeur of the expansive terrain and the intimacies encompassed within it, you uncover perceptions and interpretations that connect to something deeply personal. Your reward is the inspiring photographic work that results. Santa Fe and its surrounding area offer a captivating environment that encourages an openness of vision and an increased photographic awareness. Come take advantage of Northern New Mexico’s breathtaking terrain and learn techniques that allow you to create landscape images that are both poetic and unique. Michael Long is the founder of Austin Photography Workshops. He received a MFA from the University of Colorado and a BFA from the College of Santa Fe, both in photography. He also studied painting with Richard Pousette-Dart at the Art Students League of New York. Michael has taught at University of Colorado, Eastern New Mexico University, University of Hawaii, Santa Fe Community College, PHOTOsynthesis, Austin Museum of Art, Rockland Center for the Arts, and Dar al-Kalima College, in Palestine. His work has been exhibited nationally and in Italy, Colombia, Mexico, and the Netherlands. This is his fourth year teaching for The Workshops. His web site is www.austinphotographyworkshops.com. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Amateurs and Advanced Amateurs WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Working knowledge of digital workflow and manual mode on your digital SLR camera TUITION*: $1,095

Marc Muench has been a professional landscape and sports photographer for over 20 years. His work has graced the pages or covers of Time, National Geographic, Traveler, Arizona Highways, Ski, Skiing, Sunset, Outside, and Sierra Magazine. It also appears in books, calendars, note cards, postcards, posters, and annual reports. In 2003, Marc was designated a Kodak Photo Icon. He recently completed an extensive project with the National Park Service on the Natchez Trace Parkway and is now the artist in residence for the popular online forum Dgrin. His most recent published book is Exploring North American Landscapes. This is his second year teaching for The Workshops. His web site is www.marcmuench.com. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Advanced Amateurs and Professionals WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Working knowledge of digital workflow and manual mode on your digital SLR camera PORTFOLIO REQUIRED: Please see the Portfolios section of General Information for guidelines on your submission of recent landscape images. TUITION*: $1,095

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© Michael Long


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Linde Waidhofer

Deeper into Landscape

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September 23-28

© Eddie Soloway

Eddie Soloway

A Natural Eye Master Class: Finding Your Voice

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September 23-28

There comes a time in the creative journey when it’s no longer enough to make nice but unconnected images. Instead, you find yourself looking for a voice, a starting point from which to express a passion, and a way to tie all together. This new landscape master class takes the journey deeper, as you figure out what you want to say and explore ways of saying it. Our week begins with your presentation of where you are, and where you want to go, photographically. Then you look inside yourself and determine how to bring your vision forward. Using your camera as a sketching tool, you are introduced to many ways of articulating your vision and many outlets for introducing it to the world. Our week includes daily forums, photo diaries, visual exercises, and guest artists who share their own journeys. Throughout, Eddie celebrates the act of seeing and shares his commitment to complete immersion in the landscape. His contagious enthusiasm and invaluable guidance support you as you plunge into deeper commitment. Take your technical proficiency and self-sufficiency to the next level as you connect with your individual voice and discover how to create compelling images with a unifying focus.

Mexican author Juan Rulfo wrote: “A landscape is not just the description of what our eyes see but rather the revelation of what lies behind visual appearances. A landscape never refers only to itself but to something else, something beyond—a metaphysics, a religion, a conception of humanity or of the cosmos.” He’s right. Your landscape photography expresses who you are and what you really care about. It is an interpretation of the world and, at its best, an intensely personal interpretation. But how do you get there? There is no simple formula, but there is a two-part path. One part is mastering the craft (nowadays, this encompasses digital photo techniques) and, in the process, honing and refining your own graphic and photographic style. The other part is connecting with your subject matter. Whether this is a landscape, a specific physical place, or a landscape theme, it should be something that moves you deeply, something you simply have to photograph. We follow both paths, photographing intriguing places in great New Mexico light, and—even more important—critiquing and discussing your photographic journey. Your goal is to create not just a random assortment of good images but a cohesive group of photos that allows you to delve deeper into landscape. Linde Waidhofer sees photography as a passion as well as a profession. The author of seven fine-art books of landscape photography, she is a long-time instructor for The Workshops and a regular contributor to Outdoor Photographer magazine. Linde’s latest photographic adventure is an ongoing visual exploration of Patagonia, a South American region of incredible beauty that is relatively unknown and seldom photographed. She aims to capture the emotional impact of wild and mysterious places in images of simplicity and abstraction. This is Linde’s 16th year teaching at The Workshops. Her web site is www.westerneye.com. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Advanced Amateurs and Professionals WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Working knowledge of digital workflow and manual mode on your digital SLR camera PORTFOLIO REQUIRED: Please see the Portfolios section of General Information for guidelines on your submission of recent landscape images. TUITION*: $1,095

Eddie Soloway’s photographs are an expression of his passion and commitment to the natural world. His eye has developed during a lifetime of exploring the earth’s wild places. Former positions in educational workshop design, wilderness program development, and custom fine photographic printing have further honed his expertise. In 1998, Eddie was the first recipient of the Excellence in Photographic Teaching Award presented by the Santa Fe Center for Photography. Today he divides his time between making fine-art prints, teaching, speaking on creativity and the photographic life, and furthering photographic publishing projects. He is the author of the book, One Thousand Moons, and the instructional DVD, A Natural Eye Workshop. This is Eddie’s 18th year teaching at The Workshops. His web site is www.eddiesoloway.com. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Advanced Amateurs and Professionals WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Working knowledge of digital workflow and manual mode on your digital SLR camera TUITION*: $1,095 FEES: $70 Location and Materials © Linde Waidhofer

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Sam Abell

The Next Step

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September 30-October 5

© Kate Breakey

Kate Breakey

The Hand-Colored Photographic Print

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September 30-October 5

Hand-coloring is as old as photography itself. In the 19th century, color tinting was applied to early black-and-white prints to make them more closely resemble reality; it was the advent of color films in the 1950s that took photographic hand-coloring techniques into the realm of interpretive artistic expression, which is where it lives today. Applied color has become a way for photographers to communicate their feelings, not just simply a means of creating another color image. Kate introduces you to the materials and techniques of hand-coloring while inspiring you to experiment with your own creative process. You start with traditional silver-based or digitally output prints and then apply a variety of paints, pigments, pencils, and inks to extend the photographic image and produce the effects you are want. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination. “Photography is magic in its own mysterious, chemical way,” Kate says, “but I love pigment—the color, the smell, the whole tactile thing.” Spend a week exploring the fine-art possibilities of the hand-colored image with a modern-day master.

The goal of this legendary workshop—rarely offered and always sold out— is to help serious photographers, both professional and amateurs, jumpstart the process of taking their work to the next level. It is designed to motivate by identifying obstacles, clarifying work, and taking the steps necessary to revitalize careers and promote richer photographic lives. Working with renowned photographer and teacher Sam Abell, participants edit their existing portfolios and generate new work. In addition to an intensive daily program of editing and photographic assignments, our schedule includes in-depth, one-on-one and group portfolio sessions with Sam as well as field trips into the compelling cultural landscape of New Mexico. Throughout the workshop each individual seeks to answer two essential questions: “What is a well-lived photographic life?” and “How do I achieve it?” The durable result of this immersion in photography is a leaner, finer approach to working, editing, and carrying projects and careers forward to the next level. Participants in this workshop should have enough of an established path in photography that, through their work and words, they can share with one another the road they have traveled so far, their dreams, and their future destinations. Growth is essential to a well-lived photographic life. This is a workshop about promoting that growth through new work and through applying timeless patterns of thinking about photography in our lives. Sam Abell is a gifted and insightful teacher, an expressive artist, and a sensitive photographer who learned photography from his father, Thad Abell. For 30 years Sam worked for National Geographic as a contract and staff photographer. In 1990, his work was the subject of a one-person exhibition at the International Center of Photography in New York. Since then he has published three collections of his work: Seeing Gardens, Sam Abell: The Photographic Life and The Life of a Photograph. In addition, Sam maintains a career as a writer, teacher, and lecturer on photography. This is his 22nd year teaching at The Workshops. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Advanced Amateurs and Professionals WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Working knowledge of digital workflow and manual mode on your digital SLR camera PORTFOLIO required: Please see the Portfolios section of General Information for guidelines on your submission of recent color images. TUITION*: $1,095

Kate Breakey Kate Breakey has gained international recognition for her largescale, richly hand-colored photographs. Her work has appeared in more than 70 oneperson exhibitions and also held in many public collections. A native of South Australia, Kate moved to Austin, Texas, in 1988. She completed a MFA at the University of Texas, where she also taught photography in the Department of Art and Art History. University of Texas Press published her first monograph, Small Deaths, in 2001 and an anthology of her work, Painted Light, in 2010. Her web site is www.katebreakey.com. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Amateur, Advanced Amateurs and Professionals WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Working knowledge of digital workflow TUITION*: $1,095 FEES: $65 Materials © Sam Abell

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Arthur Meyerson

The Color Moment

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September 30-October 5

© Gregory Heisler

Gregory Heisler

The Evocative Portrait

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September 30-October 5

Photographing people with a sense of intention. Deliberateness. Purpose. This is what separates the casual or candid portrait from the evocative portrait. Join Gregory in exploring a philosophy and methodology of portraiture that balances conscious decision-making with intuitive navigation of the unpredictable shifts that inevitably occur during the making of a portrait. In the process of making new photographs together, we discuss and demonstrate the cascading series of choices that face every photographer who embark on the creation of a portrait. Choices involving light, mood, tone, and color. Choices involving selection of environment, location, and ambience. Choices involving lighting and camera equipment. Choices that affect your working style. Choices that affect the experience for the subject. Choices that ultimately define the portrait. There are no correct choices; there are only your choices, as personal as your fingerprints. And there is no single best way; it’s a matter of finding the way that works best for you, a way that is truly and uniquely yours. While portraiture is a collaboration, the power rests with the photographer. Learn to use this power to create your best work. It’s what you owe your client, your subject, and yourself. What’s more, it’s empowering, gratifying, and fun.

The great color photographer Ernst Haas once said, “The decisive moment in black and white is not the same in color. Each needs awareness in seeing and, because of this, a different discipline.” Join Arthur in a journey of exploration to heighten your awareness of seeing in color and record those distinctive color moments. Through daily assignments, critiques and discussions, you acquire new techniques to help you become more sensitive to light, color, and composition—and learn to capture those fleeting instants when all the elements come together. The week begins with a review of each participant’s images and a discussion of personal and career goals. In addition to addressing the aesthetics of the color moment, Arthur leads group critiques and spends individual time guiding you in applying your unique vision and refining your style for creative fulfillment and professional success. Daily assignments in the field allow us to take advantage of the stunning light and colors of Northern New Mexico. This workshop also affords a rare opportunity to collaborate with instructors and participants of the other workshops being conducted concurrently. You leave this intense and fun-filled week with a greater appreciation for color, a stronger awareness of your personal vision and strengths, and an enhanced sensitivity in capturing the “decisive moment” in color. ARTHUR MEYERSON is an award-winning photographer and highly sought after workshop instructor. He travels throughout the world photographing for advertising, corporate, and editorial clients. A three-time winner of Adweek’s Southwest Photographer of the Year award, he is on Communication World’s list of top 10 corporate photographers and was named one of the 30 best advertising photographers by American Photo. In 1999, Arthur was named a Nikon Legend Behind the Lens. His photographs are exhibited internationally and appear in such periodicals as Communication Arts, Rangefinder, and Graphis. This is his 20th year teaching for The Workshops. His web site is www.arthurmeyerson.com. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Advanced Amateurs and Professionals WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Working knowledge of digital workflow and manual mode on your digital SLR camera PORTFOLIO REQUIRED: Please see the Portfolios section of General Information for guidelines on your submission of recent color images. TUITION*: $1,095

Gregory Heisler’s work has been featured in Life, Esquire, GQ, GEO, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, and The New York Times Magazine, though he is probably best known for his seventy-odd cover portraits for Time. Advertising clients include American Express, Benson & Hedges, Dewar’s, Merrill Lynch, and Nike. He has taught at the International Center of Photography, The School of Visual Arts, The Smithsonian Institution, and the National Geographic Society. Gregory has received the Alfred Eisenstadt Award and the Leica Medal of Excellence and been profiled in American Photo, Communication Arts, Esquire, and Life, among other periodicals. He is currently Artist-in-Residence at Hallmark Institute of Photography. This is his fourth year teaching for The Workshops. Gregory’s web site is www.gregoryheisler.com. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Advanced Amateurs and Professionals WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Proficient in digital workflow and custom functions on your digital SLR camera PORTFOLIO REQUIRED: Please see the Portfolios section of General Information for guidelines on your submission of recent portraits. TUITION*: $1,095 FEES: $120 Model and Location

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2012 Fall workshops in santa fe

Rick Allred

Seeing the Light with Your Camera Flash

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October 8-11

© Sam Abell

Leah Bendavid-Val and Sam Abell

Writing for Photographers October 6-9

Learn how your words can add power and meaning to your photography. All photographers can benefit from the ability to write about themselves and their work. This workshop is for photographers who want to express themselves through the written word, be it for use on web sites, in print publications, or to pitch their work for exhibition. It’s also the perfect workshop for those who simply want to explore ways to articulate their photographic aspirations and accomplishments. During the course of the workshop, we look at books and web sites and take field trips to the Photo-Eye bookstore and galleries in Santa Fe. In the classroom we look at successful (and unsuccessful) relationships between photographs and texts and show how carefully chosen words can bring insight and public awareness to your work. There is more than one way to write beautifully—we involve ourselves with various options for writing about your own images. Plan to bring approximately 50 photographs for discussion. In one-on-one conversations with Leah and Sam we reduce the number to approximately ten. We discuss your personal writing goals and we work with you as you apply them to your selected photographs. By the end of the workshop, you have a simple, to-the-point biography, along with concrete descriptions of photographs and projects. In addition to being practical, this workshop will be lighthearted and fun (not ponderous and intimidating!).

Now that you have learned the basics of your camera, it is time to tackle available light and your flash equipment—sometimes called speedlites, off-camera flashes, or small strobes. When we as photographers start to take control and gain hands-on, practical experience, it becomes time to take the camera off auto-mode and start managing the balance between available light and flash. At first encounter, speedlites, with all their bells and whistles, can seem like technical monsters. But as we explore our flashes on manual mode, the control of light begins to make sense and, at the same time, stimulates our imagination. Understanding and exploring lighting can give you consistent control over the “feeling” of your images. Our focus is on the color, quality, and direction of light. We use available light and flash to enhance what we see and what we want to capture with our cameras. In addition, we use these tools to express ourselves creatively. Daily assignments and two evening sessions photographing in Santa Fe are a part of our planned activities. The atmosphere in this four-day workshop is one of exploration, practice, and play. So bring your cameras, speedlites, thirst for knowledge, and creative vision. Rick Allred’s biography is on page 24. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Amateurs and Advanced Amateurs WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Working knowledge of digital workflow and manual mode on your digital SLR camera TUITION*: $995 FEES: $45 Location and Materials

Leah Bendavid-Val is a writer and curator of photography, and former Director of Photography Publishing for National Geographic Books. She has organized photography exhibitions for the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., and the Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow. She is the author of Song Without Words: the Photographs and Diaries of Countess Sophia Tolstoy, published in 2007. Leah has collaborated with Sam Abell on five books, including co-authoring Sam Abell: the Photographic Life. She is currently a Senior Scholar at the Wilson International Center for Scholars. This is Leah’s 14th year teaching at The Workshops. sam abell’s biography is on page 52. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Advanced Amateurs and Professionals WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Working knowledge of the computer Special Notes: Participants must bring a laptop computer with a word processing program installed. TUITION*: $975 FEES: $15 Materials © Rick Allred

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TONY CORBELL

The Complete Nik Software Digital Workflow

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October 8-11

© Tony Corbell

Tony Corbell has found that utilizing Nik Software tools and technologies can result in image-edit times that average less than two minutes, and in this workshop—his first ever in the digital lab—he shows you why reviewers say these game-changing tools “should be required” for all photographers. You are taken step-by-step through the process, from the moment of image capture all the way through to the print. We begin by heading into the field, looking for light and photographing the world-renowned Albuquerque Balloon Festival and other New Mexico landmarks. Tony teaches you how to express your voice with camera, lighting, and post-production techniques. We also work with the leading techniques in black-and-white and explore incredible opportunities to experiment with color. We then make our way back into The Workshops state-of-the-art digital lab, where we cover such topics as file organization; saving time via selective editing; noise reduction; making gallery-quality black-and-white images; and sharpening for specific output. We explore retouching techniques that allow you to minimize the hours spent in front of the computer and maximize the ones behind the camera. Join Tony for a unique opportunity to develop your own personal style, stretch your creativity to even greater heights, and harness the power of Nik Software. tony corbell’s biography is on page 19. Sponsored by:

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Advanced Amateurs WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Working knowledge of digital workflow and manual mode on your digital SLR camera Special Notes: Computer workstations are provided in the digital lab. TUITION*: $995

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Jennifer Spelman

Basics of Digital Photography October 15-19

Today’s digital SLR cameras offer endless creative opportunities—but only if you know how to use them. Whether you recently acquired your first digital camera or have owned one for a few years, this workshop empowers you to take control of its features and advance your skills. Designed like a hands-on user manual, this workshop provides you with the knowledge essential to explore all the capabilities of the digital SLR. Jennifer patiently guides participants through the variables of aperture, shutter speed, and the various settings and shooting modes. We learn how to incorporate these tools with different lenses, and explore techniques of composition and lighting in order to create more interesting and powerful images. Mornings are devoted to lectures, discussions, and critiques of the previous day’s work, while afternoons are spent practicing newly acquired skills in the picturesque environs of Santa Fe. This promises to be an exciting five days of mastering the basics of digital photography and cultivating our creativity in an energetic and supportive atmosphere. By the workshop’s end, participants have acquired a solid understanding of manual mode on their camera, and return home with a collection of images that reflect their new expertise.

© Nevada Wier

Nevada Wier

Intensive: Digital Infrared

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October 12-14

Infrared photography is a way of creating images using the invisible infrared light that strikes your subject. Long-time infrared experimenter Nevada Wier calls it “invisible poetry,” because in the process of studying this technique, you move beyond your usual methods of photographing and discover a new way of seeing the world. Infrared is not only ideal for creating dreamy, surreal landscapes, but it’s also lovely for portrait and still life photography. Infrared photography in the digital age is light years ahead of its film counterpart. Two factors have led to this unique niche becoming more accessible: first, the use of digital cameras that have been converted to render infrared light and, second, new digital workflow protocols. In this two-and-a-half day intensive, Nevada introduces you to digital infrared photography. Using converted cameras and Adobe software, you learn the ins and outs of photographing and processing your images. After getting comfortable with the technique, you move into the creative and experimental side of making images with the infrared spectrum. Historic Santa Fe, the neighboring town of Nambé, and the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta provide us with dramatic locations for our infrared explorations. By the end of this intensive you are a maven of invisible light and a maker of photographic poetry!

Jennifer Spelman is a freelance editorial and documentary photographer. She was first introduced to photography by documenting crime scenes for jury presentation with a District Attorney’s office. Leaving behind the world of law enforcement she received her photographic training as a course coordinator with The Workshops, working with some of today’s most preeminent photographers: Jay Maisel, David Alan Harvey & Antonin Kratochvil. Jennifer has been published in Food & Wine, The Sun, Rangefinder, and B&W. Her clients include Seven Squared Media, The Heart Gallery, What Moves You, Sanjhi, and Sustainable Santa Fe. She has co-instructed with National Geographic Expeditions and taught workshops in India, Mexico, and Cuba. This is her fourth year teaching at The Workshops. Jennifer’s web site is www.jenniferspelman.com. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Beginners WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Working knowledge of the computer TUITION*: $1,045 FEES: $125 Location, Materials

nevada wier’s biography is on page 46. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Advanced Amateurs and Professionals WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Working knowledge of digital workflow and manual mode on your digital SLR camera Special Notes: A converted digital camera is required; participants will be advised on how to convert a camera prior to the start of the workshop. Computer workstations are provided in the digital lab. TUITION*: $475 FEES: $65 Location 22 (505) 983-1400 www.santafeworkshops.com

© Jennifer Spelman


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DOTTIE LOPEZ

Composition and Light

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October 22-26

Have you ever asked yourself what makes a good photograph? If you haven’t, you should—and if you have, this workshop is designed to help you answer that all-important question. Join Dottie Lopez as she leads you on a fascinating journey to learn which visual elements are present in those images that speak to the masses. Through lively discussions, image presentations, daily assignments, and group critiques, we explore the visual foundation for creating a compelling photographic image. Dottie reviews the images of iconic and obscure photographers, evaluating the visual techniques and design elements that make the images memorable ones. Under her guidance, we investigate different ways of seeing: using space and depth; finding harmony and balance; and depicting discord and drama. Throughout it all, we focus on that crucial element, the capturing of the critical moment. While knowing how to design the elements in a photograph is important, equally essential to a powerful image is the use of light. In our five days together, Dottie imparts the fundamentals of light—how to see it and evaluate its quality, how to manage it, and how to record it to enhance the power of your photographs. By the week’s end, you possess a solid foundation in seeing, constructing, composing, and playing with light to create images you are proud to share. Dottie Lopez left a career in corporate America to pursue her passion for photography. As a student at the Rocky Mountain School of Photography, she enhanced her photographic and darkroom skills while immersing herself in the digital world. Dottie served as a course coordinator at the Santa Fe Photographic Workshops and later worked in the digital lab, where she assisted many renowned Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom artists. She has also worked and taught alongside many National Geographic photographers. Dottie provides private tutoring and coaching, helping students strengthen their own photography. This is her fifth year teaching for The Workshops. Her web site is www.dottielopezphotography.com.

© David Halpern

David Halpern

Four Corners: Capture to Print

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October 16-21

The Four Corners area—where the borders of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Colorado converge—boasts some of the most exciting landscapes ever to challenge a photographer’s eye. Join seasoned landscape photographer David Halpern in a three-day exploration of one of the West’s most fascinating regions, followed by two days of interpretive work and printing in The Workshops state-of-the-art digital lab. Farmington, New Mexico, the Four Corners’ most centrally located community, serves as our headquarters for the beginning of this adventure. The area surrounding Farmington abounds with extraordinary and sometimes bizarre natural formations, as well as petroglyphs, pictographs, and architectural sites showcasing Navajo and Anasazi architecture. Nearby, standing nearly 1,600 feet above a high desert plain (and visible from great distances) is the imposing Shiprock formation, central to Navajo religion, mythology, and tradition—and subject of many iconic photographs. We travel at a pace that allows your imagination to run free, with all teaching and demonstrations taking place in the field. On our fourth day we return to Santa Fe, where you enjoy your remaining time on The Workshops campus, receiving instructional and technical support, translating your raw images into expressive prints, creating a personal portfolio, and participating in constructive discussions and reviews. Throughout it all, David freely shares his knowledge, enthusiasm, and vision, while encouraging your self-expression.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Amateurs and Advanced Amateurs WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Working knowledge of digital workflow and manual mode on your digital SLR camera TUITION*: $1,045 FEES: $70 Model and Location

david halpern’s biography is on page 43. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Amateurs, Advanced Amateurs, and Professionals WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Working knowledge of digital workflow and your digital SLR camera Special Notes: Computer workstations are provided in the digital lab while in Santa Fe. TUITION*: $895 FEES: $60

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RICK ALLRED

Digital Workflow Essentials: Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop October 29-November 2

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Jeremy Sutton

Painting the Passion of Flamenco

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October 22-26

Santa Fe has a rich history of Flamenco and is home to many acclaimed dancers and musicians. The striking gestures, strong shapes, dramatic lighting, infectious energy and powerful passion of Flamenco has inspired artists ranging from John Singer Sargent to Fabian Perez, and this workshop offers a special opportunity to follow in their footsteps by digitally painting from your photographs to capture the raw beauty of this powerful song and dance tradition. Our week begins with an inspiring photo session with local Flamenco performers; this provides the raw material for the digital work ahead. Jeremy then introduces Corel Painter 12 and the Wacom tablet, tools for transforming your photographs into beautiful, evocative paintings. We discover how to use these tools for optimum creative power; mastering the application, control, customization, and organization of Painter brushes; and learning to effectively and efficiently paint from photos. We also explore ways to expand our use of color and ways to apply, capture, customize and organize paper textures. Throughout the week Jeremy shares his approach and techniques for creating work from photo reference, while also assisting you on an individual basis. This one-of-a kind workshop offers you the techniques for being as precise and realistic as you wish—and the freedom to create the painterly, impressionistic artwork of your dreams.

Welcome to the era of digital imagery, where you have no photos to lose, and so much freedom to gain. The freedom that comes from knowing how Lightroom and Photoshop can work together to get your images organized, make them easy to access and give them that all-important “pop.” This workshop combines field sessions to create new images with classroom time in The Workshops state-of-the-art digital lab. In the lab, we devote the majority of our time to Lightroom, beginning with the powerful organizing and enhancing tools that give us quick, consistent control of our images. We explore Lightroom’s image rating and cataloging tools and learn practical techniques for image enhancement, including synchronizing enhancement settings to apply to multiple images automatically—an efficient tool that will save you hours of computer time. Photoshop steps in when images need further adjustments, retouching, or compositing. Rick explains the integration between Lightroom and Photoshop, the basic retouching tools in Photoshop and how to keep your new changes stored back in Lightroom. Our goal is to streamline our photographic workflow using Lightroom with some Photoshop, and discover how these two applications help minimize the time you spend on your computer and maximize the time you can devote to your true passion—making pictures! (Please note: This is a Lightroom workshop, with a quick trip into Photoshop for retouching and composition. This is not a beginning Photoshop workshop.) Rick Allred’s biography is on page 24. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Amateurs and Advanced Amateurs WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Working knowledge of digital workflow SPECIAL NOTES: Computer workstations are provided in the digital lab. TUITION*: $995 FEES: $25 Materials

JEREMY SUTTON is a Corel Painter Master, a long-time beta tester, and a member of the Corel Painter 12 Advisory Council. He studied physics at Oxford University; drawing, sculpture and printmaking at the Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art, Oxford; and lithography and drawing at the Vrije Academie, The Hague. Jeremy is the author of six books on digital art, a producer of instructional DVDs, and the founder of PaintboxTV. com. Recent projects include creating live digital paintings in the Cirque du Soleil TOTEM show’s VIP Tapis Rouge tent and tableaux vivants of Degas, van Gogh, and Picasso for the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. This is his second year teaching for The Workshops. His web site is www.jeremysutton.com. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Advanced Amateurs and Professionals WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Working knowledge of digital workflow; some familiarity with Corel Painter 12 recommended but not required Special Notes: Computer workstations are provided in the digital lab. TUITION*: $1,175 FEES: $250 Model and Location 24 (505) 983-1400 www.santafeworkshops.com

© Rick Allred

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Will Van Beckum

Intensive: Adobe Premier Pro CS6

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November 5-7

Adobe Premiere Pro has recently immerged as the preferred videoediting suite among editing professionals worldwide. This Mac and PC friendly program is the perfect software for those wishing to learn simple video editing techniques. The program’s main strength is that it allowing the most novice user to become easily acquainted with nonlinear editing, and then grow into its more advanced tools. Will begins this two-and-a-half-day intensive with a complete overview of the different tools that Adobe Premiere Pro has to offer. We learn to import and organize video, audio, and image clips, and then arrange them into a timeline where we add transitions and titles. From these basics, we move on to more advanced techniques such as audio mixing, adding stylistic effects, keframing, and exporting your finished product for DVD, Blu-Ray, web use, or email. The structure of the workshop combines presentation of material, software demonstrations, and plenty of hands on practice in Santa Fe Photographic Workshops state-of-the-art digital lab with one-on-one assistance from experienced staff. Whether you are new to video editing software, or have used programs such as Final Cut Pro in the past, you leave with the ability to quickly and efficiently complete your video editing projects using Adobe Premiere Pro. Will Van Beckum is a recent graduate of Emerson College, where he studied cinematography and photography. His photographic pursuits led him to Santa Fe where he is currently the Digital Lab Coordinator for the Santa Fe Photographic Workshops. Will’s photographs explore the world around him in an attempt to make sense of an increasingly urbanized planet. He has exhibited his work in galleries around New England, Southern California, and Northern New Mexico. His web site is www.williamvanbeckum.com. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Advanced Amateurs and Professionals WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Working knowledge of digital workflow; familiarity with editing software is helpful but not required Special Notes: Computer workstations are provided in the digital lab. TUITION*: $475 FEES: $10 Materials

© Rick Allred

RICK ALLRED

Adobe Lightroom Intensive: Organizing and Enhancing Your Images November 9-11

This is Adobe Lightroom … and this is also an INTENSIVE. Rick condenses much of the 5-day “Digital Workflow Essentials” workshop into a two-and-a-half-day intensive for people who are ready to get up to speed with Adobe Lightroom and finally organize the hundreds, or even thousands, of images cluttering up their computers and hard drives. Lightroom’s powerful organizing and enhancing tools give us quick, consistent control of our images. We explore its image rating and cataloging tools and learn practical techniques for image enhancement, including how to synchronize enhancement settings to apply to multiple images instantly—a time-saving tool that will save you hours on the computer! Rick explains the integration between Lightroom and Photoshop, the basic retouching tools in Photoshop and how to keep your new changes stored back in Lightroom. Our goal is to streamline your photographic workflow using Lightroom, to make it possible to quickly process your images and find them easily in the future. By minimizing computer time you can maximize the time you devote to your true passion—making new images! RICK ALLRED has been passionate about photography since 1986. He jump-started his digital career in 1996, when he helped launch The Workshops digital program. After a five-year tenure as head of the photography department at the Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center in Maui, he returned to the Land of Enchantment to helm the digital lab at The Workshops. Currently, Rick teaches Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, and digital photography while pursuing creative projects as a freelance photographer, artist, and educator. With patience and generosity, Rick provides an environment where people can tackle technology with ease and break through creative boundaries. This is his ninth year teaching for The Workshops. Rick’s web site is www.rickallredimagery.com.

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Amateurs and Advanced Amateurs WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Working knowledge of digital workflow SPECIAL NOTES: Computer workstations are provided in the digital lab. TUITION*: $475 FEES: $25 Materials


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TONY BONANNO

Fine Art Digital Printmaking

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November 12-16

Learn how to obtain consistent high-quality print output for your color and black-and-white photographic images in this combination workshop that goes out in the field and gives you hands-on experience in a digital lab environment. Internationally renowned master printer and photographer Tony Bonanno takes us to nearby locations where we photograph the scenic beauty of Northern New Mexico before returning to The Workshops state-of-the-art digital lab to process and print our images using Epson printers, inks, and papers. During digital lab sessions we customize a processing and printing workflow, employing Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop in conjunction with the latest generation archival pigment printers. In-depth discussions cover topics such as choosing your hardware and software, color management, display calibration, media profiles, archival paper types and ink compatibility, storage and handling of fine art prints, printer maintenance, and troubleshooting of common printing problems. You print your own images on selected paper types to assess the output quality and characteristics of different media. Join Tony as he shares his expert knowledge and assists you in complementing your photographic vision with the know-how to create exhibition-quality photographic prints. Tony Bonanno is an internationally renowned photographer who has worked extensively throughout the U.S. and Europe, the Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Africa, and Australia. His diverse subjects have ranged from the President and First Lady of the U.S. to indigenous peoples and their cultures, to capturing the beauty and rhythms of running horses in his acclaimed “Hooves & Dust” series. Tony’s clients include New Mexico Magazine, the National Park Service, Intel Corporation, The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, Johnson & Johnson, HGTV, and the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts, to name just a few. This is Tony’s fourth year teaching at The Workshops. His web site is www.bonannophoto.com. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Advanced Amateurs and Professionals WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Working knowledge of digital workflow Special Notes: Computer workstations are provided in the digital lab. TUITION*: $1,045 FEES: $250 Location and Materials

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Susan Hayre

Intensive: Blurb Bookmaking November 27-29

Spend two-and-a-half fast-paced days in Santa Fe with one goal in mind: creating your own photographic book. We delve into the exciting and rapidly expanding world of custom printed books using Blurb’s BookSmart software. Each participant brings 20 to 30 images from one body of work, such as a personal project or a commercial venture, and learns how to edit, sequence, and lay out a beautiful and stylish photo book that can be ordered online, on demand. We explore all the capabilities of BookSmart in depth, and Susan explains Blurb’s new Color Managed Workflow options. We also investigate Blurb’s ImageWrap feature, the option of dust jackets, and how to enhance static templates with Blurb’s Edit Layout feature. For inspiration and design ideas, we examine books previously published with Blurb, as well as traditionally published books. Participants leave this workshop with their new books ready to be uploaded and published. Susan Hayre is a fine-art photographer and photographic educator. In August she completed her MFA Photography through the Hartford Art School, University of Hartford where she studied with Jörg Colberg, Robert Lyons, Alec Soth and Doug DuBois. Her work is included in several public collections such as the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, the University of Texas at Dallas, the New Mexico Museum of Fine Art, the New Mexico Art in Public Places, the Portland Museum of Art, and the Centro Fotografico Alvarez Bravo. Susan’s enthusiasm for teaching and learning, and her understanding of the technical as well as artistic sides of photography, make her a dynamic instructor. This is Susan’s second year teaching for The Workshops. Her web site is www.susanhayre.com. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Amateurs and Advanced Amateurs WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Proficient in digital workflow and working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop SPECIAL NOTES: Computer workstations are provided in the digital lab TUITION*: $475

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RICK ALLRED

Basics of Digital Photography December 3-7

Take that joyous first step into your future as a digital photographer. Designed to help you break through technical barriers and launch you into a new realm of creating great photographs, this workshop covers the technical side of resolution, downloading and re-sizing images, file management and archiving, and output/printing sources. Under Rick’s guidance, you explore shutter speeds, apertures, and shooting modes. He shares tips and techniques about composition, lighting, lenses, and creativity that help you see the world with new eyes and capture images with impact. Field trips around beautiful Santa Fe and daily assignments encourage the deepening of your digital photography skills. Rick creates a fun atmosphere for learning the technical processes of digital photography, and playful expression is encouraged. By the week’s end, you are using your camera in manual mode with ease and exploring the wonderfully creative side of photography! Rick Allred’s biography is on page 24.

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Dottie Lopez

Intensive: Adobe Photoshop for Photographers

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Beginners WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Working knowledge of the computer Special Notes: This workshop is held in a classroom equipped with Macintosh computers; personal laptops are optional. Also, participants in this workshop have the option of using Nikon D-SLR cameras provided by The Workshops. TUITION: $1,045 FEES: $45 Location and Materials

November 30-December 2

Focusing on the essential features of Adobe Photoshop, this workshop demonstrates how this powerful program can be used to satisfy the basic requirements of a photographer. During the workshop, Dottie guides participants through the digital workflow process, from concept to completion. Starting with Photoshop’s Bridge utility, participants explore all the important features it offers, from organizing and managing images, to applying keywords and copyright information. Next, participants process images in Photoshop’s Camera Raw Converter, and examine the pros and cons of working with RAW and JPEG file formats. Dottie covers the best techniques and shortcuts for image enhancing, retouching, color adjusting, black-and-white conversion, sharpening, and working with selections. After reviewing and practicing the basics, we dive into a detailed overview of layers, and the infinite possibilities they offer to the photographer. Dottie also shares her knowledge of the best practices for archiving and image presentation. Combining hands-on demonstrations with step-by-step instruction, Dottie provides participants with practical photographic applications for working with Photoshop. Using sample and personal photographs, participants practice processing images from capture to final output. Participants come away from the workshop with Photoshop skills that enable them to independently process and optimize their imagery and photographic vision. dottie lopez’s biography is on page 42. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Amateurs and Advanced Amateurs WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Working knowledge of digital workflow SPECIAL NOTES: Computer workstations are provided in the digital lab. TUITION*: $475 © Rick Allred

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Ladakh: The Last True Remaining Tibet David Samuel Robbins page 29

September 23-30 NEW!

White Stallion Dude Ranch: Photo Retreat Rick Allred page 30

October 4-15

The Best of Turkey – A Photographic and Cultural Exploration John Weiss page 31

October 10-14

David Samuel Robbins

Fall Colors in Vermont David Middleton and Brenda Berry page 31

October 17-21

Autumn on the Coast of Maine David Middleton and Brenda Berry page 32

October 26-28 NEW!

A Natural Eye: Our Urban Parks – Central Park (New York) Eddie Soloway page 33

December 7-18

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Africa PhotoAdventure Jennifer Spelman and Renie Haiduk page 34

Ladakh: The Last True Remaining Tibet September 1-15

Situated in the rain shadow of the Indian Himalaya, Ladakh occupies the westernmost edge of the Tibetan Plateau. Millenia-old traditions of Tibetan Buddhism have thrived here without the interruption or repression found in Tibet iteself. In Ladakh, Buddhist culture is alive and well— and vibrantly displayed through the dozens of spectacular monasteries, frequent festivals, and warmhearted, open nature of the Ladakhi people. On our Ladakh adventure we will traverse an amazing range of landscapes: wind-swept desert and sand dunes, brilliantly colored rock formations, lush valleys and immmense sapphire-colored lakes. These awe-inspiring vistas are dotted with traditional villages and ancient monasteries, which we explore both by road and on foot. This journey is a true adventure and a photographer’s paradise. There is an optional post-Ladakh extension to visit Agra and the Taj Mahal. This workshop is open to all photographers interested in developing a more distinctive, personal style of imagery that transcends the boundaries of mainstream “Travel Photography.”.We will discuss technical, aesthetic and cultural considerations that will enable you to create more intimate and authentic images—both here and in other “exotic” locations. Participants may choose film or digital capture, with digital preferred to allow for frequent feedback and critique. A portfolio is not required, however a working knowledge of your camera in manual mode is essential. David Samuel Robbins is a fine-art and travel photographer specializing in traditional cultures and adventure travel. He has worked on assignment throughout the world for many leading publications, including National Geographic Adventure and National Geographic Traveler. David has a particular expertise and affection for the Himalaya, a region he has visited more than 40 times as a photographer, cultural guide, and workshop instructor. His book, Himalayan Odyssey, was the culmination of 10 years’ work and over 2,000 miles of trekking in Tibet, Bhutan, India, and Nepal. David’s web site is www.HimalayanOdyssey.net. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Amateurs, Advanced Amateurs and Professionals

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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Working knowledge of your computer and manual mode on your digital SLR camera PACKAGE PRICE: $5,495; includes tuition and land cost only. For complete information, visit www.HimalayanOdyssey.net or call (800) 970-5904. A $500 discount is offered for early registration (by April 15, 2012). Please mention that you learned about this opportunity through Santa Fe Photographic Workshops.

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RICK ALLRED

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White Stallion Dude Ranch: Photo Retreat September 23-30

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Nestled at the foot of the beautiful Tucson Mountains and next to the Saguaro National Park, the White Stallion Ranch will be our home for a week of photography, horses and the beauty of the Southwestern landscape. We share our passion for photography as we play, practice and explore our surroundings. Each day will be filled with horseback riding, hiking or just relaxing by the pool as we discover that, “Life is a Created Adventure!” Photographic artist and life enthusiast Rick Allred encourages your laughter and self-expression while fine-tuning your photographic style and vision during this seven-day photo retreat. Optional side-trips to the Saguaro National Park and the Sonora Living Desert Museum are also planned. Several “down-time” sessions are scheduled, for us to share imagery, ask photography/camera questions and have constructive discussions about our images. Photoshop and Lightroom questions are also welcome! The Photo Retreat also includes one riding lesson and one massage. All levels of horse riding experience are welcome from first-time riders to experienced horse enthusiasts. RICK ALLRED has been passionate about photography since 1986. He jump-started his digital career in 1996, when he helped launch The Workshops digital program. After a five-year tenure as head of the photography department at the Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center in Maui, he returned to the Land of Enchantment to helm the digital lab at The Workshops. Currently, Rick teaches Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, and digital photography while pursuing creative projects as a freelance photographer, artist, and educator. With patience and generosity, Rick provides an environment where people can tackle technology with ease and break through creative boundaries. This is his ninth year teaching for The Workshops. Rick’s web site is www.rickallredimagery.com. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Amateurs, Advanced Amateurs, and Professionals WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Working knowledge of digital workflow and manual mode on your digital SLR camera PACKAGE PRICE: $2,495; includes seven nights of single accommodations at the White Stallion Ranch in Tucson, Arizona ($2,295/ person double occupancy); all meals; and transportation to and from the Tucson Airport. Airfare/transportation to Tucson is not included. For complete information and to register call Rick Allred at (808)-276-8179 or email him at datderkahuna@yahoo.com. Please mention that you learned about this opportunity through the Santa Fe Photographic Workshops.

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John Weiss

NEW The Best of Turkey – A Photographic and Cultural Exploration

October 4-15 If you have never been to Turkey, the warmth of the Turkish people will amaze you. The architecture in the cities is truly awe-inspiring, and in the countryside you are welcomed into Turkish homes, served tea or baklava at any moment. We photograph in some of Turkey’s most visually exciting places. In the alluring city of Istanbul, we discover where the treasures of the Silk and Spice routes met their markets. Istanbul is also the site of Hagia Sophia (Temple of Wisdom), the Blue Mosque, the Topkapi Palace of famous harems, and the fabulous Spice and Grand Bazaars. Ephesus, the best-preserved classical city in the eastern Mediterranean, is the place to get a feel for what life was like in Roman times. The iconic ruins, photographed in soft light at dawn and dusk, are stunning. We also visit artisan villages in the surrounding countryside, photographing workers and their families. Then there are the less traveled valleys of Cappadocia, full of weird, lunar-like landscapes. Here we have time in small villages, visiting craftsmen, their friends, and neighbors. Our Turkey tour promises to be a highlight for photography of both landscape and people. john weiss’s biography is on page 64. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Amateurs, Advanced Amateurs and Professionals WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Working knowledge of your computer and digital SLR camera PACKAGE PRICE: $5,295; includes tuition and land cost only. For complete information, please contact Strabo International Tour Company at (607) 756-8676, or call John Weiss at (410) 392-2929. Please mention that you learned about this opportunity through the Santa Fe Photographic Workshops.

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DAVID MIDDLETON

Fall Colors in Vermont October 10-14

Few places in the world are more spectacular than Vermont in October. The landscape is awash with reds, oranges, and golds as trees, vines, meadows, and late flowers shout for a photographer’s attention. This workshop takes place in the heart of the state near Manchester, where David lives and photographs. We visit David’s favorite places, including tumbling streams, quiet lakes, rolling hills, and quaint villages. As a special treat, David takes us to the 250-year-old hill farm that he has been exclusively photographing for several years. Almost a square mile in size, the farm is a photographer’s dream, with beautiful old barns, calves and yearlings, wild meadows and woods, an old sugarhouse, miles of stone walls, and pastures lined with colorful sugar maples. We have complete access to photograph whatever strikes our fancy. The week also includes critique sessions, and a visit to David’s home and office for guidance in photography and the digital darkroom. David middleton’s biography is on page 32. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Amateurs, Advanced Amateurs, and Professionals WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Working knowledge of digital workflow SPECIAL NOTES: Film processing will not be available. PACKAGE PRICE: $750; includes tuition, snacks, and beverages. Transportation, lodging, and meals are extra. To register call The Workshops at (505) 983-1400, ext. 11.

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Autumn on the Coast of Maine

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October 17-21

Maine’s Mount Desert Island, the home of Acadia National Park, is a photographer’s playground. It boasts the East Coast’s highest mountains as well as its only true fjord. The island also offers stunning, easily accessible rocky coastlines, lovely traditional harbors, dazzling forest-edged lakes and ponds, a magnificent lighthouse, and historic carriage roads that wind through colorful woods. All of this scenery is packed onto an island that takes only a few hours to drive around. Timed to coincide with the peak of fall colors on the Maine coast, this workshop is based in the picturesque village of Bar Harbor. Our schedule includes capturing both sunrise and sunset from the top of Cadillac Mountain, photographing the forest and reflections of Jordan and Bubble ponds, driving the famed Ocean Road, and wandering the quaint villages of Bernard, Southwest Harbor, and Somersville. The close proximity of all our photo destinations affords us plenty of time for image reviews and critiques. Best of all, the workshop takes place after the high summer tourist season, so we should have this photographer’s wonderland mostly to ourselves. David Middleton is a professional outdoor photographer, writer and naturalist. During his 20-year career, he has traveled extensively throughout the United States, Canada, Central and South America, South Africa, and Australia. A contributing editor of Outdoor Photographer, David’s photography and writing have been featured in many magazines, books and calendars. His books include Ancient Forests, The Nature of America (the largest nature photography book project ever undertaken) and most recently, The Nature of Vermont. A Nikon “Legend Behind the Lens,” David is a gifted and enthusiastic teacher who leads photography tours and teaches photography workshops across the country. This is his seventh year teaching for The Workshops; he was also one of the first instructors selected to participate in its acclaimed Photography Mentorships program. His web site is www.davidmiddletonphoto.com. brenda berry is a professional photographer who has been employed in a variety of professional positions focusing on environmental portraiture, travel and nature photography. Her love of photography has taken her from Africa to the Galapagos Islands, and from the Pacific Northwest to the coast of Maine. Her work has been selected for juried exhibitions, solo shows and has been published in newspapers and books, including The Lobstering Life done with her frequent collaborator David Middleton. Brenda is a dedicated teacher known for her friendliness, quick wit and contagious enthusiasm. Her web site is www.bberryphotography.com. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Amateurs, Advanced Amateurs, and Professionals WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Working knowledge of digital workflow SPECIAL NOTES: Film processing will not be available. PACKAGE PRICE: $750; includes tuition, snacks, and beverages. Transportation, lodging, and meals are extra. To register call The Workshops at (505) 983-1400, ext. 11.

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Eddie Soloway

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A Natural Eye: Our Urban Parks – Central Park (New York) October 26-28

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Our autumn stop for Eddie Soloway’s “Natural Eye” workshop series in our country’s beautiful urban parks is New York City’s Central Park. At the peak of autumn color! When Frederick Law Olmstead and Calvert Vaux designed the park in 1857, it must have been hard to comprehend how precious and iconic this oasis of 843 acres would become. A tranquil pause in the midst of one of the world’s biggest cities, where you find quiet waterways, delicate gardens, colorful wooded glens, graceful bridges, and even a zoo. Join us in New York to celebrate autumn color while immersing your photography in Eddie’s eye-opening ideas and practical insights into pushing your images in new directions. Calumet Photographic’s beautiful and spacious classroom in their Chelsea location provides our base for the workshop. The subway, a short walk away, takes us to the park in minutes. The weekend starts Friday evening, finishes late Sunday afternoon, and even coincides with PhotoPlus Expo 2012. Eddie weaves together many of the elements of his Santa Fe-based “Natural Eye” workshop, including activities designed to guide you to viewing the natural world with fresh eyes and fine-tuning technical ideas that help you capture what you see. For more on Eddie’s “A Natural Eye” workshops, please see the“A Natural Eye: The Summer Landscape” course description. Eddie Soloway’s photographs are an expression of his passion and commitment to the natural world. His eye has developed during a lifetime of exploring the earth’s wild places. Former positions in educational workshop design, wilderness program development, and custom fine photographic printing have further honed his expertise. In 1998, Eddie was the first recipient of the Excellence in Photographic Teaching Award presented by the Santa Fe Center for Photography. Today he divides his time between making fine-art prints, teaching, speaking on creativity and the photographic life, and furthering photographic publishing projects. He is the author of the book, One Thousand Moons, and the instructional DVD, A Natural Eye Workshop. This is Eddie’s 18th year teaching at The Workshops. His web site is www.eddiesoloway.com. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Amateurs and Advanced Amateurs WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Working knowledge of digital workflow and manual mode on your digital SLR camera PACKAGE PRICE: $645.00; includes tuition only. Lodging, transportation, and meals not included. For complete information contact Eddie at eddie@eddiesoloway.com or visit his web site, www.eddiesoloway.com. Please mention that you learned about this opportunity through Santa Fe Photographic Workshops.

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Jennifer Spelman and Renie Haiduk

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Africa PhotoAdventure December 7-18

Visualize yourself in Africa, at a private game preserve between Mts. Kilimanjaro and Meru. Herds of elephant, impala, zebra, and wildebeest graze near the permanent tented guest retreat at Ndarakwai, home base for this incredible journey. With diverse habitats from riparian woodland to acacia savannah, the 11,000-acre preserve affords opportunities to make stunning photographs that capture the essence of Africa. Veteran workshop instructors Jennifer Spelman and Renie Haiduk return to Tanzania to lead a small group on an intensive photo excursion of landscape, people and wildlife. Unlike tourist safaris, this is an opportunity for dedicated imagemaking—in the right light, supported by drivers trained to assist photographers. Land Cruisers with ample space for our intimate group give us the flexibility to follow wildlife off-road, with the option for night drives. Time is built in each day for digital workflow, sharing images and discussion. Along with your favorite camera(s), bring your laptop with editing software you are familiar with, and an external hard drive. There will be several evening shows sharing work and a final presentation on our last night at Ndarakwai. Our adventure includes a charter flight to Ndutu—a historic lodge with private verandas facing the lake with its birds and wildlife at your front door—and for four days we photograph animals moving through the spectacular Serengeti Plains. Traveling by land, we stop at Olduvai Gorge and continue on the legendary Ngorongoro Crater for two incomparable days. We then charter back to Ndarakwai to learn about regional cultures, meet and photograph the vibrant Maasai, and discover we can offer as image-makers. Passionate photographers of all levels are welcome. Yes, picture yourself in Africa! Jennifer Spelman is a freelance editorial and documentary photographer. She was first introduced to photography by documenting crime scenes for jury presentation with a District Attorney’s office. Leaving behind the world of law enforcement she received her photographic training as a course coordinator with The Workshops, working with some of today’s most preeminent photographers: Jay Maisel, David Alan Harvey & Antonin Kratochvil. Jennifer has been published in Food & Wine, The Sun, Rangefinder, and B&W. Her clients include Seven Squared Media, The Heart Gallery, What Moves You, Sanjhi, and Sustainable Santa Fe. She has co-instructed with National Geographic Expeditions and taught workshops in India, Mexico, and Cuba. This is her fourth year teaching with The Workshops. Jennifer’s web site is www.jenniferspelman.com. Renie Haiduk has been associated with The Workshops for over 16 years and is currently director of operations in Santa Fe. She has assisted and photographed alongside many of the best-known contemporary black-and-white photographers, including Keith Carter, Elizabeth Opalenik, Rodney Smith, and Joyce Tenneson. Her own photography is an expressive interpretation of her subject, whether it is a landscape or a loved one. Renie’s creative yet straightforward approach to environmental portraiture invites viewers to examine and ultimately recognize “self.” This is Renie’s seventh year teaching with The Workshops. Her web site is www.haidukphotography.com. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Amateurs, Advanced Amateurs, and Professionals WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Working knowledge of digital workflow PACKAGE PRICE: $9,850; includes accommodations, guides, drivers, pilots, all meals (wine, beer and drinks at Ndarakwai also included), internal ground and air transportation, park entrance fees, permits and all tips. Price is for double occupancy; single supplement add $950. Travel to Kilimanjaro airport not included. For complete information and to register contact Renie Haiduk (karenhaiduk@ yahoo.com; 505-780-3563) or Daniel Anthony (danielranthony@gmail.com; 505-780-3565). Early Registration Discount: Save $250 by registering by August 7, 2012. Please mention that you learned about this opportunity through Santa Fe Photographic Workshops.

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2012 Fall general information

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REGISTRATION POLICIES*

Since enrollment is limited, we encourage you to apply early, and call to check availability before registering. Please do not make travel plans before registering or being told a workshop is a “go.” We encourage you to choose more than one workshop in case your first choice is full. Assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis. Alumni of the workshops may not repeat the same instructor’s workshop in the same location in consecutive years.

Meal Program for FALL (September 23-October 5, 2012) $198 for required Meal Program that includes: • Sunday evening welcome dinner • Lunches Monday–Friday • Friday night dinner/participant image shows to celebrate the week • Coffee and tea are available every day • Monday through Thursday dinners on your own

Workshops in the Continental U.S.*

• $60 for optional breakfast plan, Monday through Friday

$300 deposit is required at the time of registration (includes one-time, non-refundable $45 application fee per calendar year) $100 deposit is required to reserve on-campus housing Balance is due 30 days prior to the start of the workshop You can register online or over the phone by calling (505) 983-1400 x11 with your MasterCard, American Express, Visa, or Discover Card number, or by mail with a check, money order, or your credit card number. We cannot hold space in a workshop without a deposit. Once your deposit has been received you will receive an email confirmation. Additional information, including an invoice will be emailed once the minimum number of participants is reached. Final payment of your balance may be made by check, credit card, or money order, payable in U.S. funds. All costs associated with workshops held in New Mexico are subject to Santa Fe taxes.

ON CAMPUS ACCOMMODATIONS

The Workshops offers on-campus housing at specific times throughout the year*. Rooms are simple but comfortable and are adjacent to the Workshops center. Bed linens and towels are provided for the week. There are no phones, phone jacks, TVs, or air conditioning in these rooms. All rooms are equipped with ceiling fans. Wireless internet is available in the rooms and a Business Center with wired access is located on campus. Smoking is prohibited in the on-campus accommodations; alcohol use is limited. Please note that the majority of our rooms are located on the second level with stair access only. If you have mobility issues, please call to discuss housing options.

*NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, Around the World workshops are not managed through Santa Fe Photographic Workshops. Please contact the tour operator for registration policies.

MEALS

The Workshops meal program allows you to focus your energies on learning, while we provide the convenience of great food to foster important group sharing and a valuable networking experience. The meal plan is only available during specific dates, and is mandatory for all participants taking workshops four days or longer during that time. An optional breakfast plan is also available. We also provide the opportunities to venture out on your own with fellow participants and instructor, to share the culinary delights of Santa Fe. Vegetarian options are available at all meals, as well as special dietary needs. Please provide details when registering.

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2012 Fall general information The Workshops accommodations are limited and are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Please call to check availability before finalizing plans. Participants may choose from a selection of on-campus housing during the following date ranges (pricing subject to change):

Fall: September 23-October 5, 2012 Sunday through Friday nights:

Check-In starts at 2pm on Sunday Check-Out Saturday morning before 9am Double Occupancy $50 per night, per person with access to communal bath $65 per night, per person for private bath Single Rooms $75 per night with access to communal bath $90 per night for a private bath and twin size bed $100 per night for a private bath and a queen-size bed *Discounted rates for on-campus housing may be available during the “off-season.” Meals are not available during the off-season. Please call to inquire about rates and availability.

OFF CAMPUS ACCOMMODATIONS

We recommend the Residence Inn by Marriott for off-campus accommodations. Amenities include fully equipped kitchens, living areas with fireplaces, daily complimentary breakfast, and light snacks Monday through Thursday evenings. To receive a discounted rate, contact the Residence Inn Sales Office at (505) 988-7300 and identify yourself as a Santa Fe Photographic Workshops participant. You can book online (www.marriott.com/residence-inn/travel.mi) by using the promotional code Z5Q. You might also consider The Workshops Casita. We rent the guesthouse year-round to house our instructors when they are teaching in Santa Fe. When we aren’t using it for instructors we make it available to our workshop participants for use during your workshop week or any visit to Santa Fe. The casita is often available for the Thanksgiving to New Year’s holidays. Our casita is located 2 blocks west of the Santa Fe Plaza, an ideal location to access all historic and cultural Santa Fe has to offer. It’s a large space with one bedroom (queen bed), a full bath, a well-equipped kitchen including dishwasher, and a large living/dining room with kiva fireplace. The walled-in patio provides a private spot for relaxing or entertaining during the summer and fall. The guesthouse has a washer and dryer, TV, and wireless Internet; an off-street parking space next to the unit offers easy access and security. Call The Workshops office for pricing and availability at (505) 983-1400, ext. 11. See web sites listed in the Santa Fe Information section of our web site for further details on additional hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts. Please make your housing arrangements in Santa Fe well in advance.

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OVERVIEW OF SKILL LEVELS AND EXPERIENCE

The Workshops welcomes all levels of photographers, from beginners to professionals. We want to make sure you find the workshop tailored to your interests and skill levels, so we collaborated with our instructors to provide the info you need to make an informed decision. Each workshop description indicates who it is designed for (Who Should Attend), the technical skills participants are expected to have (What You Should Know), special details for that workshop (Special Notes), and if an image submission is required for acceptance (Portfolio).

Who Should Attend Four photography levels help identify the appropriate workshops for you: Beginners, Amateurs, Advanced Amateurs, and Professionals. BEGINNERS have little to no experience with digital cameras, photography, or image editing software. AMATEURS have been photographing for a while, have a working knowledge of the basic features on their cameras, and are familiar with digital workflow and image editing software. ADVANCED AMATEURS have a working knowledge of manual mode on their cameras, have a working knowledge of digital workflow and image editing software, and are familiar with artificial lighting, digital printing, or other techniques as required in a particular workshop. PROFESSIONALS earn a majority of their income from their photography, have a substantial body of work, and are proficient in all aspects of photography, as required in a particular workshop.

Regardless of your photographic skills, all participants are expected to have a working knowledge of how to use a laptop computer. For more information about manual mode, Adobe Photoshop knowledge, digital SLR guidelines, and computer requirements, see the Digital Capture and Equipment section below.

What You Should Know

We want to make sure that you feel confident working not only with your instructor, but also with other participants. The desire of staff, instructors, and participants alike is to maintain a consistent level of photographic proficiency in every workshop. Since each workshop has a unique set of technical skills, there are three standard phrases to indicate expected knowledge. FAMILIARITY: You have a basic understanding WORKING KNOWLEDGE: You are competent and can navigate comfortably PROFICIENCY: You have in-depth experience and are a high-end user As an example, you might see: Working knowledge of your digital SLR camera; familiarity with digital workflow and Adobe Photoshop.

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Special Notes This area indicates unique details about a particular workshop. It is typically used to communicate special technology information, such as computer workstations provided to participants for workshops held in the digital lab.

PORTFOLIOS

Our sincerest desire is to maintain a consistent level of photographic proficiency, therefore many workshops for Advanced Amateurs and Professionals require a portfolio submission prior to acceptance. Your application and deposit will reserve a space in the workshop of your choice, but you are not officially accepted into a workshop that requires a portfolio until we review appropriate samples of your photography. Images are reviewed by The Workshops staff. If we do not feel that your choice is appropriate, we will call you and discuss other possibilities. If you choose not to transfer to a suggested alternate workshop, we will refund the deposit, less the $45 application fee. After applying for the workshop, submit your images using the following guidelines:

Portfolio Requirements SUBMIT TWENTY PHOTOGRAPHS: Viewing a personal web site or images submitted via email are the preferred method of submission. To submit slides or printed materials please call (505) 983-1400, ext. 11.

Digital Guidelines

• Images should be formatted as 72 dpi JPEGs at 5" x 7" • Images can be sent via email to portfolio@santafeworkshops.com • Images on a CD/DVD must include your contact information on the label, and filenames must include your first and last name

DIGITAL CAPTURE and EQUIPMENT

Digital SLRs and laptops are required for most workshops, unless otherwise noted in the workshop description. You are expected to have a working knowledge of downloading images from your camera to the laptop, organizing files using your image editing software, and selecting images for critique. The only exceptions are for participants in beginning workshops with Rick Allred, Jennifer Spelman and Sarah Meghan Lee. The following indicates the minimum equipment requirements all participants should bring (computer workstations are provided for workshops in the digital lab):

Computer Equipment

• Mac or PC laptop computer with up-to-date operating system (OSX, WinXP or later); iPads are not recommended as an alternative to laptops due to their limited functionality for photo management and processing • Minimum 1.33 GHz processor (processing speed should meet or exceed specifications of your image editing software) • 2 GB or more of RAM • Minimum of 15-20 GB of free hard drive space • Mouse and mouse pad (highly recommended, not required) • Power adapters, battery, and cables for laptop • External hard drive and/or blank CDs/DVDs for backing-up images • Current version of image editing software such as Adobe Photoshop with Bridge, Aperture, Lightroom, or Photo Mechanic. The Workshops staff is most familiar with Lightroom and Photoshop with Bridge.

Camera Equipment • Digital SLR and lens(es) • Digital memory cards with reader (recommended to have at least 8GB) • Power adapters and cables for digital camera • Manuals for camera, flash, etc. • Batteries and charger for rechargeable batteries • Tripods are not typically required but are recommended if you regularly use one when photographing

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Manual Mode on Your Camera

Working knowledge of your camera in manual mode means that you are capable and comfortable with evaluating your in-camera light meter and choosing the appropriate manual settings. The following statements can help determine your comfort level with manual mode: • You have a working knowledge of aperture priority, shutter priority, and manual mode, and understand the difference between each setting. • You understand how to adjust the aperture and shutter speed to control the light your camera captures. • You understand that in order to maintain the correct exposure, as aperture becomes larger, shutter speed becomes faster.

Working Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop

Designed for Amateurs, Advanced Amateurs, and Professionals, the nonbeginning Photoshop workshops require a certain level of proficiency on the computer and in Photoshop. Please ensure you have a working knowledge of the following skills.

Computer Tasks

• Navigate to the desktop and use Adobe Bridge and/or Lightroom to locate files • Download your images from a card reader, CD/DVD, or jump drive to a new folder on the desktop

Photoshop Tasks

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DISCOUNTS

The Workshops is pleased to offer two discount opportunities.

Next Generation

Intended to instill a passion for photography in the younger generation. Any parent or grandparent who attends a four or more day-long workshop in Santa Fe receives a $250 credit for their child or grandchild to attend during the same week. This discount may not be combined with any other discount or scholarship program. Other restrictions may apply.

Frequent Photographer

Offered to participants who take two or more four or more day-long workshops in Santa Fe during the same calendar year. A 10 percent discount will be applied to the tuition of the lower-priced workshop(s). This discount may not be combined with any other discount or scholarship program. Other restrictions may apply.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WORKSHOPS IN SANTA FE

Santa Fe Photographic Workshops is committed to creating opportunities for photographers of all ages and skill levels. We offer a total of 12 scholarships, $1,000 each— four awarded by Nikon and eight by The Workshops—per calendar year. The $1,000 scholarships are provided as credit towards tuition and fees for the recipient’s workshop of choice, subject to portfolio approval. Please see the Scholarships section under General Info/Information for Applicants on our web site.

CANCELLATIONS* Workshops in the Continental U.S.

We rely on your attendance to make important arrangements, so if for any reason you need to withdraw, please notify us 30 days or more before the start date of your workshop. At that time we will refund your deposit by check, less a $125 cancellation fee. If notification of cancellation is made 15 to 30 days before the start of the workshop, we must retain the $300 deposit. If cancellation of on-campus housing is made 15 to 30 days prior to the start of the workshop, we retain the $100 housing deposit. If notification of cancellation is made less than 15 days before the start of the workshop, we must retain the entire balance paid. Santa Fe Photographic Workshops reserves the right to cancel a reservation if full payment has not been received by 15 days before the start of the workshop. No refund of 38 (505) 983-1400 www.santafeworkshops.com

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any fees will be made for withdrawal after the workshop begins. Santa Fe Photographic Workshops is not responsible for cancellations due to medical emergencies. We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance. In the event that a workshop must be cancelled due to inadequate enrollment, all fees and deposits are refunded in full or may be transferred to another workshop within 12 months. Santa Fe Photographic Workshops is not responsible for reimbursement of non-refundable airline tickets in the event of a workshop cancellation. Please check on your workshop status before making travel arrangements.

TRANSFERS*

If for any reason you wish to transfer to a different workshop, please notify us at least 30 days (60 days for workshops outside the U.S.) before the start of the workshop you wish to withdraw from. You may only make one transfer at a charge of $30. We reserve the right to allow or disallow any transfer. You must register and complete a new workshop within 12 months of the withdrawal. There are no exceptions to our Cancellation and Transfer Policy for workshops, inside or outside the continental U.S. *NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, Around the World workshops are not managed through Santa Fe Photographic Workshops. Please contact the tour operator for registration policies.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Whether you are traveling to Santa Fe or Around the World*, we strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance to protect yourself against unforeseen circumstances that might prevent your attendance. We suggest a plan that offers coverage for medical/dental emergencies, lost baggage, missed connections, and trip cancellation, should you unexpectedly need to cancel. The Workshops is registered with Travel Insurance Services of Walnut Creek, California. Please contact them for additional information at (800) 937-1387 or www.travelinsuranceservices.com/select/sfw. The Workshops is not responsible for cancellations due to medical emergencies or reimbursement of non-refundable airline tickets in the event of a workshop cancellation. *NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, Around the World workshops are not managed through Santa Fe Photographic Workshops. Please contact the tour operator for your travel insurance needs.


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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is the difference between workshop “seasons?”

We refer to three different “seasons” at The Workshops. In 2012, the “photography seasons” are March 7 to March 31, 2012 (Spring), June 24 to August 10 (Summer), and September 23 to October 5 (Fall). During photography seasons there is a mandatory meal plan for all participants, optional housing on campus, and optional breakfast on campus. Aside from these major differences, there are also instructor presentations, group dinners, and participant image presentations. The “off season” is the rest of the year. Digital workshops are scheduled during many of these off weeks, but may be the only class on campus. Consequently, many amenities of the photography season are not available; for example, on-campus housing is limited and no meals are served.

What is meant by a sample of work for those workshops requiring a portfolio?

Some workshops require that you submit a sample of recent photography for final admission. For complete details, visit the Portfolios section in the General Info/Information for Applicants section on our web site.

Why do I have to pay an application fee?

The application fee of $45 per calendar year is mandatory for every participant. This fee helps cover administrative costs of your registration. Most educational institutions charge such a fee.

Why is sales tax charged?

The State of New Mexico requires all businesses to collect gross receipts tax on all goods and services. In order to not pay tax, you or your company must register for tax exempt status with the State of New Mexico and pay the annual fee. The tax rate as of January 1, 2012 is 8.1875%.

Why is there sometimes a mandatory meal plan and sometimes not?

and day. Santa Fe averages 300 days of glorious sunshine, 14 inches of rain and 17.5 inches of snow each year. For up-to-date weather information and historical averages, visit www.weather.com or www.visitsantafe.com. “Typical weather” figures can be found on AccuWeather's web site.

What can my family do while I am in class?

Keep in mind that you will be very busy with your workshop. Your family might not see a lot of you! Still, Santa Fe is a major tourist destination and there are many things to do in and around Santa Fe. Check out these web sites for ideas: www.visitsantafe.com, www.santafe.org, or www.newmexico.org.

Are there any scholarships available?

The Workshops offers two scholarship programs: one for workshops January through May and one for workshops June through December. For complete details, visit the Scholarship information page on The Workshops web site.

What happens if I need to cancel a workshop?

We know that unexpected things come up that might require you to cancel your workshop. If at all possible, let us know more than 30 days before the start of your workshop. See page 74, or visit our web site, for full details about our Cancellation and Transfer Policies. We also recommend that you consider purchasing travel insurance.

What is Travel Insurance and should I buy it?

We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance. Travel insurance can protect yourself against unforeseen circumstances that might prevent your attendance. We suggest a plan that offers coverage for medical and dental emergencies, lost baggage, missed connections, and trip cancellation should you have a medical problem that prevents you from attending. The Workshops is not responsible for cancellations due to medical emergencies or reimbursement of non-refundable airline tickets in the event of a workshop cancellation.

See “What is the difference between workshop “seasons?” above.

How many people will be in my workshop?

All workshops held in the digital lab take a maximum of 12 participants. Nearly all photography workshops have a maximum of 14 participants. The minimum number of participants to run a workshop varies from workshop to workshop, depending on a variety of factors. In the event that a workshop must be canceled due to inadequate enrollment, all fees and deposits are refunded in full or may be transferred to another workshop within 12 months. The Workshops makes final decisions about the running of a workshop no less than 30 days before the begin date.

Will I have much free time during my workshop?

Days are busy and intense. You may find some time in the early evening to see the city. We suggest coming in a few days early or staying a few days after your workshop if you would like to take in the sights of Santa Fe, including the great museums, restaurants, and galleries.

Where should I stay while in Santa Fe?

Please read the about on-campus and Santa Fe accommodations in the General Information section on pages 71-72 or on our web site.

Do I really need to rent a car? A car is not a requirement for certain workshops if you are staying at The Workshops campus. While these participants do not necessarily need a car, a car provides added freedom and flexibility. If you do not rent a car, you will need to car pool with other workshop participants when you go on field trips. Please call to find out if a car is required for your workshop. If you are not staying on campus, you really need to have a car. Santa Fe is not readily accessible by city bus or taxi, although both are available.

What is the weather like in Santa Fe?

Santa Fe is located at 7,000 feet above sea level in the Sangre de Cristo mountains; it can take your body a day of two to adapt to the high altitude. Santa Fe is comfortably dry but can have rapid weather changes. It is common to have 30-degree temperature differences between night

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