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Nature Photography Workshops - 2009 Schedule
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Workshop/Location
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Description
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January 18 & 19 |
Shoot the Aquarium
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A hands-on 1-day workshop and seminar covering everything you need to know to shoot successful photos through the acrylic at the world's largest aquarium. (Same program repeated both days.)
We'll gain private access to the Aquarium for 2 hours of uninterrupted shooting before it opens to the public! And we'll also possibly have some behind-the-scenes photo opportunities during the workshop.
Includes a seminar portion, which covers equipment, lighting, exposure, white balance, composition and creative techniques via digital, slide-illustrated lecture and handouts. Time in the Aquarium will concentrate on the most photogenic exhibit areas with personalized,
1-on-1 instruction.
In addition, Dr. Bruce Carlson, former director of the Waikiki Aquarium and Georgia Aquarium's Conservation Officer, will present a guest lecture in which he will show and discuss some of his work (including cutting-edge HD video of aquatic animals), and Marj Awai, Senior Biologist in Animal Husbandry, will show still images and share techniques for getting good photos in the Aquarium.
Cost: $169 for Aquarium members and $195 for non-members. Includes lunch and admission to the Aquarium. Each session is limited to 20 participants.
To register, please contact Stephanie Brown at The Georgia Aquarium at 404-581-4136, or by email at sbrown@georgiaaquarium.org.
For questions about the class curriculum, please contact Charles.
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April 12-18 |
Vibrant Colors of Skagit Valley
& Butchart Gardens
(co-taught with Photoshop expert,
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An unforgettable week of vibrant color and arresting beauty in two of the most dazzling botanical wonders in the Pacific Northwest. The workshop begins in beautiful Skagit Valley, WA (about 80 miles north of Seattle), where we'll photograph hundreds of acres of eye-popping tulips in peak bloom, as well as many varieties of daffodils, iris, and lilies.
From there, we'll travel by ferry to Vancouver Island, BC (Canada) to photograph spectacular spring color in the world-renowned Butchart Gardens, with special after-hours private access.
In addition to world-class field instruction from Charles and Mark, you'll experience post-capture classroom lectures and supportive image evaluations. This will be the fourth consecutive year that Charles has taught with Photoshop instructor extraordinaire, Mark S. Johnson.
Early-bird registration deadline has been extended to January 15, 2009. Tuition: $1,395 by Jan. 15th. After Jan. 15th, $1,495. A $395 deposit check is due at the time of registration.
Click here to download flyer with all the colorful details.
SOLD OUT !
Contact Charles to add your name to the waiting list.
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April 25-May 2
JUST ADDED!!
EARLY-BIRD
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE EXTENDED!
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Monet's Garden in Springtime
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A rare, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to photograph for an entire week in one of the most beautiful, enchanting gardens in the world with NO TOURISTS present! Charles will share special techniques he has developed for creating unique "impressionistic" flower and garden images. Includes some day trips to the surrounding Normandy countryside.
Tuition: $3,295. DUE TO THE POPULARITY OF THIS WORKSHOP, YOU MUST RESERVE YOUR SPOT NO LATER THAN JANUARY 15, 2009! (After January 1, 2009, cost is $3,695.)
A $750 deposit is required to confirm and hold a space.
Tuition includes all breakfasts, four lunches, five dinners, accommodation (double occupancy), daily entrance to Monet's Garden, and ground transportation during the workshop. Limited to 11 participants.
Click here to download flyer with more details. To enroll, contact Charles or call 239-542-4166.
ONLY A FEW SPACES REMAINING!
REGISTER SOON!
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MAY 5-12 |
Monet's Garden in Springtime
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A rare, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to photograph for an entire week in one of the most beautiful, enchanting gardens in the world with NO TOURISTS present! Charles will share special techniques he has developed for creating unique "impressionistic" flower and garden images. Includes some day trips to the surrounding Normandy countryside.
Tuition: $3,295. DUE TO THE POPULARITY OF THIS WORKSHOP, YOU MUST RESERVE YOUR SPOT NO LATER THAN DEC. 1, 2008! (After Dec. 1, 2008, cost is $3,695.)
A $750 deposit is required to confirm and hold a space.
Tuition includes all breakfasts, four lunches, five dinners, accommodation (double occupancy), daily entrance to Monet's Garden, and ground transportation during the workshop. Limited to 11 participants.
Click here to download flyer with more details.
WORKSHOP FILLED!
Please contact Charles to add your name to the waiting list. Spaces still available in the April 25-May 2 session. (See above.)
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May 23
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The Art of Nature: Creative Macro
Photography Workshop
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Discover the exciting world of close-up photography in this fun, informative 1-day workshop. Unlimited access to fun props such as fresh-cut flowers, mylar, glass and colored papers. Charles' spectacular 15-foot backyard waterfall, old wooden window frames/wrought-iron fences, unusual glass objects, and lots of 1-on-1 instruction! 9:00 am - 5:30 pm. Tuition: $175. EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 25, 2009. (Cost after April 25th: $225.)
To register and hold your space, please send check, payable to "Charles Needle Photography," to address below by April 25, 2009. Limited to 14 participants.
Contact Charles for more information and to enroll.
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May 24 |
The Art of Nature: Creative Macro
Photography Workshop
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Discover the exciting world of close-up photography in this fun, informative 1-day workshop. Unlimited access to fun props such as fresh-cut flowers, mylar, glass and colored papers. Charles' spectacular 15-foot backyard waterfall, old wooden window frames/wrought-iron fences, unusual glass objects, and lots of 1-on-1 instruction! 9:00 am - 5:30 pm. Tuition: $175. EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 25, 2009. (Cost after April 25th: $225.)
To register and hold your space, please send check, payable to "Charles Needle Photography," to address below by April 25, 2009. Limited to 14 participants.
Contact Charles for more information and to enroll.
SOLD OUT!
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May 27-31 |
The Art of Nature:
Creative Macro Photography
Intensive Workshop
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If you're serious about macro/close-up photography and want to delve deeper into the creative process while improving your technique, then this is the workshop for you!
We'll spend the entire long weekend learning special techniques for creating unique, artistic close-up images in a fun, casual but intensive atmosphere. Charles will share many of his own secrets learned after 10+ years of shooting macro and cover equipment, composition, exposure, fill-flash, special creative techniques and more.
The 3 1/2-day workshop includes group assignments, lectures covering specialized topics, demonstrations, and lots of individualized instruction. Participants will also have the opportunity to have their images reviewed and critiqued via high-resolution LCD projection.
The workshop begins Wednesday evening at 7 pm and ends Sunday afternoon at 2 pm. Limited to 14 participants.
Tuition: $1,200 by April 25, 2009. Includes 10 gourmet catered meals and snacks/beverages throughout the workshop. After April 25th, $1,300.
A $600 deposit check is due at the time of registration. Please contact Charles to reserve your spot.
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June 6
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Beginning Flower & Garden
Photography
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Taking great pictures of flowers and gardens requires skill and patience. Learn basics about selecting and using digital cameras, necessary equipment, exposure, composition and lighting. This fun and informative class includes lecture, demonstrations, and hands-on instruction in the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Bring your camera & instruction manual, lenses & tripod (if you have them), memory cards, spare batteries and knee-pads.
Class fee: $165 Atlanta Botanical Garden members, $175 non-members. Register for this class along with the June 7th "Advanced Flower & Garden Photography" class (see below) and save $25.
To register for this class, please call The Atlanta Botanical Garden Education Department registration hotline at 404-876-5859, ext. 2555. Phone payments accepted via voicemail 24 hrs/day.
Contact Charles for any additional questions.
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June 7
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Advanced Flower & Garden
Photography
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Designed for those who already have a basic understanding of 35mm SLR camera operation, exposure and basic composition, this class will explore creative techniques to help you take flower and garden photos that go beyond documentation. Some of the topics Charles will cover include: intimate garden landscapes, learning to see, creative abstracts, multiple exposures, montages and fill-flash. After a brief lecture, we'll spend most of the day photographing in the Atlanta Botanical Garden with demonstrations and 1-on-1 instruction. Bring your camera (35mm or digital point-and-shoot), lenses, tripod, memory cards, spare batteries and knee-pads.
Class fee: $165 Atlanta Botanical Garden members, $175 non-members. Register for this class along with the June 6th "Beginning Flower & Garden Photography" class (see above) and save $25.
To register for this class, please call The Atlanta Botanical Garden Education Department registration hotline at 404-876-5859, ext. 2555. Phone payments accepted via voicemail 24 hrs/day.
Contact Charles for any additional questions.
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June 28-July 3 |
Canadian Rockies:
Visual Palette of the Northwest
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Breathtaking landscapes with towering peaks and pristine azure-blue, glacier-fed lakes, big-horn sheep, elk and moose are just some of the treasures awaiting your lenses in one of the most beautiful and photogenic places in North America. Other highlights on this unforgettable photo journey will include: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, The Athabasca Glacier, Peyto Lake, Vermillion Lake, Mystia Canyon and Maligne Lake.
Our 5-day digital-capture workshop includes group assignments, lectures covering specialized topics, demonstrations, and lots of individualized instruction from Charles and Marvin. Participants will also have the opportunity to have their images reviewed and critiqued via high-resolution LCD projection.
The workshop begins Sunday evening at 7 pm and ends Friday at 12 noon. Limited to 14 participants.
EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE: January 31, 2009. Tuition: $1,375 by Jan. 31st. After Jan. 31st, $1,500. A $400 deposit check is due at the time of registration.
Click here to download flyer with more details.
Please contact Charles for more information and to enroll.
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August 2-8 |
Glacier National Park: Crown of the Continent
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Nestled in the Northwestern and most picturesque section of Montana, Glacier National Park is one of the most breathtaking natural areas on the North American Continent. We'll explore both the east and west sections of the Park, including stops along the famed "Going-to-the-Sun Road. With stunning snow-covered peaks, calm emerald lakes, quiet meadows teeming with summer wildflowers, cascading waterfalls, grizzly and black bears, big-horn sheep and moose, you'll know why Glacier is rightly called "Crown of the Continent."
This workshop will emphasize creative landscape and macro photography with ample individualized instruction from Charles and Ledra both in the field and classroom. As always, there will be group assignments, lectures, demonstrations and supportive group image evaluations via high-resolution LCD projection.
The workshop begins at 10 am Sunday and ends Saturday at 12 noon. Limited to 14 participants.
Click here for a downloadable workshop flyer with all the details.
EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 1, 2009. Tuition: $1,295 by March 1st. After March 1st, $1,395. A $295 deposit check is due at the time of registration.
Please contact Charles for more information and to enroll.
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August 25-31 |
Private & Public Gardens of Oregon
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A unique opportunity to photograph in three privately-owned gardens and four world-class public gardens in an area known for having some of the most outstanding and diverse floral displays in North America.
A carefully planned weeklong itinerary during peak bloom will take us to gardens in and around downtown Portland, Oregon, including: The Portland Classical Chinese Garden and International Rose Test Garden — as well as three spectacular privately-owned gardens all within a 10-mile radius from downtown.
From Portland, we'll relocate to a second hotel in nearby Wilsonville, OR to photograph two more gardens: The Oregon Garden and Swan Island Dahlias, a privately owned nursery which features over 40 acres of dazzling dahlias. During the annual Dahlia Festival at Swan Island, you'll be treated to a rare opportunity to photograph over 15,000 cut dahlia blooms (some dinner-plate sized!) featured in three stunning indoor display rooms (ideal shooting conditions because there is no wind) — over 350 floral arrangements!
Assignments, lectures, personalized 1-on-1 field instruction from Charles and supportive group image evaluations included. Begins Tuesday, August 25th at 7 pm and ends Monday August 31st at 1 pm. Limited to 16 participants.
EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 1, 2009. Tuition: $1,295 by May 1st (includes admission to all gardens). After May 1st, $1,395. A $295 deposit check is due at the time of registration.
Please contact Charles for more information and to enroll.
ONLY 5 SPACES REMAINING!
REGISTER SOON!
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October 19-23 |
The Art of Nature: Creative Macro
Photography Workshop
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A fun, engaging, hands-on workshop learning macro techniques in a classroom setting, complete with unusual props and subject matter, including cut flowers, textured and stained glass, water droplets on glass, mylar, colored papers, glass objects, shells, feathers, fall leaves — enough to make you feel like a kid in a candy store! We will share images with each other via digital projection and group image evaluations, and you'll receive lots of 1-on-1 instruction.
Click here for more details and enrollment information. (Scroll to bottom of page for workshop description.)
EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 19, 2009. Tuition: $570 by July 19th. After July 19th, $600. Register by calling Coupeville Arts Center at 360-678-3396.
Contact Charles for more information.
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Besides the workshops scheduled above, Charles also conducts personalized classes and portfolio reviews. See the Instruction Page for details on these programs.
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