Digital Photography for
Biologists & Nature Scientists
A Professional Workshop
Presented by Brian Loflin
2010 Date: TBD
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Austin, Texas
This intensive workshop is a specialized three-day training venue for the biologist
or other professional nature scientist. It is designed for the individual seriously
interested in improving their ability to skillfully produce faithful to life images for
publication and transitioning the documentation of their work in the natural sciences
into the world of digital imaging. As part of that process the course is also designed
so that individuals will become more comfortable in the daily use of Adobe
Photoshop or Photoshop Lightroom.
This course is not for beginners or those who are just learning photography. The
course is designed for digital SLR photographers who want to advance their skills
in a highly productive manner. This is also not a Photoshop course. However,
attendees will learn essential “digital darkroom” techniques required to maximize
the potential of digital imaging and in preparation of their images for publication.
To receive full benefit of the workshop, attendees will need an SLR digital camera
and at least a macro lens and a dedicated flash. They should be competent with the
operation of their camera, lenses and accessories.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop computer with an installed advance
copy of Photoshop or Photoshop Lightroom. All teaching and examples will be
demonstrated in Photoshop CS2. Attendees need not be advanced Photoshop
users, but must be comfortable with the operation of their computer and basic
computer skills such as creating folders and moving files. Additional equipment or
software need not be purchased for this course. This curriculum may provide
additional insight for personal purchase decisions.
The course will consist of
professional in the natural sciences. All student work will be uploaded to computers
and “finished” throughout the sessions by each student. Students will finish each
image in Photoshop and present their work as a complete production package for
critique at the close of the session.
Each registered attendee will receive:
This special course is limited to 10 participants.
Tuition for this highly regarded workshop is $495.00 per attendee.
For more detailed schedule and syllabus or to register contact:
bkloflin@austin.rr.com
or Call 512-743-7009
Biologists & Nature Scientists
A Professional Workshop
Presented by Brian Loflin
2010 Date: TBD
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Austin, Texas
This intensive workshop is a specialized three-day training venue for the biologist
or other professional nature scientist. It is designed for the individual seriously
interested in improving their ability to skillfully produce faithful to life images for
publication and transitioning the documentation of their work in the natural sciences
into the world of digital imaging. As part of that process the course is also designed
so that individuals will become more comfortable in the daily use of Adobe
Photoshop or Photoshop Lightroom.
This course is not for beginners or those who are just learning photography. The
course is designed for digital SLR photographers who want to advance their skills
in a highly productive manner. This is also not a Photoshop course. However,
attendees will learn essential “digital darkroom” techniques required to maximize
the potential of digital imaging and in preparation of their images for publication.
To receive full benefit of the workshop, attendees will need an SLR digital camera
and at least a macro lens and a dedicated flash. They should be competent with the
operation of their camera, lenses and accessories.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop computer with an installed advance
copy of Photoshop or Photoshop Lightroom. All teaching and examples will be
demonstrated in Photoshop CS2. Attendees need not be advanced Photoshop
users, but must be comfortable with the operation of their computer and basic
computer skills such as creating folders and moving files. Additional equipment or
software need not be purchased for this course. This curriculum may provide
additional insight for personal purchase decisions.
The course will consist of
- Lectures with copious visual examples,
- Studio or lab photography practical sessions with live
- or prepared materials and
- Hands-on field photography sessions with
- two instructors.
- Digital darkroom training and practice sessions
- Lunch for all participitants each day.
professional in the natural sciences. All student work will be uploaded to computers
and “finished” throughout the sessions by each student. Students will finish each
image in Photoshop and present their work as a complete production package for
critique at the close of the session.
Each registered attendee will receive:
- A complete 100-page workbook with all tables,
- formulas and documentation of each lesson and all
techniques, sources and resources,
- Digital Photography Text by Noted Author
- A companion CD with high resolution “before and after”
- practice images, and
- A Certificate of Training suitable for delivery to an
- employer for continuous education credits.
This special course is limited to 10 participants.
Tuition for this highly regarded workshop is $495.00 per attendee.
For more detailed schedule and syllabus or to register contact:
bkloflin@austin.rr.com
or Call 512-743-7009
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The Nature Connection
| Workshop flier for printing or distribution (Click thumbnail above for PDF) |