Peninsula School of Art Summer Workshops
The World Up Close: July 18-21, 2023, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Macro photography can render overlooked scenes by shifting a viewer's perception of space and proportion. Pre-visualization - learning to see an image before making it - and then photographing it at extreme magnification presents specialized challenges, yet the resulting images can be extraordinary. In this workshop, acuity of scale and familiarity of macro photography's toolset are principles that run through demonstrations, creative assignments, and discussions.
Through practical demonstrations, field excursions, and studio playtime, this workshop introduces the necessary tools to capture hidden worlds and expose unassuming subjects. Concentrating on a technically refined workflow that integrates macro lenses, augmented lighting, and post-production software into transformative imagery. Macro photography does require some specialized equipment, please refer to the supply list. A DSLR camera and laptop with editing software is also required.
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Door County’s Golden Hour: August 15-18, 2023, 11-3pm
The moments just after sunrise and just before sunset yield dramatic light known as the Golden Hour. At that time of day, the sun's rays are warmer, more diffuse, and its low angle creates spectacular conditions. Painters and photographers alike seek this ephemeral quality of light and relish in the fleeting moment. This hands-on workshop is structured around Golden Hour explorations while instilling fundamental photographic technique.
Through a balanced curriculum of daily expeditions and studio instruction, develop technical skills with thematic assignments offering creative challenges. Mornings and evenings are reserved for photography, while midday hours are spent in and around the studio, reviewing work from previous excursions, while a focus on the empirical characteristics of light, image designs, creative discussions, and the history of the medium. A digital camera or high resolution smartphone is required for this workshop.
