The Magic of Digital Close-Up Photographywith Joseph MeehanMar 15-17, 2010 ! |
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“There is a world of extraordinary beauty and fascinating details existing just beyond our vision that I try to visit whenever I can.” With these words, professional photographer Joseph Meehan introduces the ways in which close-up images can be produced using everything from sophisticated SLRs and simple digital cameras to flatbed and film scanners, copy stands as well as specialized close-up lighting equipment such as ring lights, a lighting stall and tent lighting. Meehan will present key information using many of the illustrations from his recent book: “The Magic of Digital Close-Up Photography.” There will also be a guest expert who will give a demonstration on how to use a flatbed scanner for close-up photography.
You will photograph subject matter of your choice under artificial light in the Centre’s lighting studio and natural light and/or on-camera flash during two field trips. The over all goal of the workshop is to demonstrate the extraordinary range of potential subject matter and the most effective methods that can capture these subjects. This workshop is very much about developing effective close-up skills as well as exploring new avenues for personal expression by examining different close-up styles and compositions. An SLR camera is required along with some form of close-up equipment.
JOSEPH MEEHAN has been a professional photographer, writer and teacher for over 35 years. Hundreds of his photographs have appeared in books and magazines all over the world and the New York Times has characterized his style as “alive with color and sparkling with light.” Meehan was the Senior Technical Editor of Photo District News for over a decade and has authored over 500 articles in US and British magazines. He is the former editor of the Photography Yearbook and has written 25 books on photographic technique several of which have been published in multiple languages.
You can visit his website at www.josephmeehan.com
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