PROGRAMS FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
Quintessences
An audience favorite, this presentation is full of humor as well as having thought-provoking serious content. It is about art criticism, but the approach is unique. It begins with photographs by the avant garde Hungarian photographer known as Ronile, while I read the gallery notes that accompanied an exhibit of her photographs. The photographs are acutally poor, but the pretentiously written gallery notes praise their virtues and the nuances of Ronile's technique. The audience comes to realize that critics often read meanings into images that may have no relation to what the artist had in mind. The program will make one consider how remarks by a highly regarded critic can influence our evaluation of a photograph.
Composition in the Digital Age
The "rules" of composition are many, and almost all of them may be broken if there's a good reason for doing so. In this exceptional program, photographers of all levels of experience will see how following the "rules" will improve their photographs and when the rules can be abandoned.
There Ain’t No Tin in Tintypes
The fascinating early history of photography, from the camera obscura to the dry-plate process— the experimentations . . . the challenges . . . the wonder . . . the successes. I will also bring samples of photographs made by these remarkable early processes. This should be a "must" program for anyone interested in photography.
History of Photography, part two
This presentation continues the story of photographic inventions and discoveries, spotlighting the amazing events that have given us color photography.
Smile
A basic, nontechnical talk to help beginners get the most out of their digital point-and-shoot cameras. Suggestions, too, for experienced photographers to alleviate their frustration when using a simple camera for personal snapshots.
Out of the Shoebox
This lecture, with an optional hands-on workshop, is about print preservation and creating stunning albums for the photos you don't hang on walls. No more boring albums!
Photoshop Selection Tools 101
Basic Introduction to the most useful selection tools in Photoshop.
Cure for Layerphobia
Layers are puzzling to Photoshop beginners, but they needn't be. Using layers is the power behind Photoshop. The presentation demonstrates their potential and clarifies their use. There is nothing complicated about layers, and my presentation can encourage reluctant photographers to click the Layers button.
You're My Type
Adding type to a photograph enables you to make greeting cards, exhibit announcements, or add your copyright notice on top of a photo. This lecture/demonstration covers the basics as well as some amazing--- but easy to do--special effects with type.
Photosurgery
Scratched, torn, faded, discolored, or blemished old photographs can be rejeuvenated. “Photosurgery” describes and demonstrates Photoshop techniques for making amazing restorations of old photographs.
Printing on Unusual Surfaces
Did you know you could put something as flimsy as tissue paper or silk through your printer? Or transfer your print to wood or glass? Or use exotic textured papers? Or add dazzling sparkle to your prints? Some of the techniques in this program will have practical applications for you, others will inspire you, and some are just for fun.