Denver Photography School Beginning Classes in Digital, Film, Printing, Portraiture, Photoshop

Start at the beginning . . . control the IMAGE
Practice in and out of class with the magic of light and lens.
Learn the essentials of fine art photography - digital or film.
All Working with Artists classes are created for people interested in a creative approach to photography. Along with technical skills, each class challenges participants to learn important fine art principles such as composition and concept development. Bring your imagination along with your notebook and camera to our inspiring classes and workshops! Photo at left © Celene Bridgford.

FACILITIES: Studio, gallery, digital classroom and office. WWA is located in the contemporary fine arts district in Block 7 at Belmar, Wadsworth & Alameda in Lakewood. Our facilities offer a relaxed and professional environment. Our digital classroom consists of 10 digital workstations, both Mac and PC, and several Epson photo printers (1280s, 2200, 7600) 8.5x11 to 13x19. A small kitchen area with sink and microwave is available to students, and our fridge is usually stocked with soft drinks, wine or beer. Next door, our clean and comfortable studio offers a solid wall of floor to ceiling windows for great natural light, and state of the art HVAC keeps it comfortable year-round. Professional studio equipment is used for our portraiture and lighting workshops.

DARKROOM
Off-site black & white film processing and printing classes are offered at our new partner facility, THE SILVER PRINT DARKROOM, a professionally furnished darkroom with WWA equipment, constructed by Paul Grice. Rentals are available for qualified users in the historic Zang Mansion, in Denver's Capitol Hill neighborhood at 7th & Clarkson. Click here for more info.

UPCOMING CLASS SCHEDULE | DARKROOM | DIGITAL:
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We are happy to accept last minute registrations when space is available, however, our class sizes are small (6-15 people) and are subject to strict minimums and maximums. Please confirm your registration 7 days in advance whenever possible. Click here for our cancellation and refund policies. To check availability, for answers to your questions, and to register please call 303.837.1341.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CURRICULUM
The classes and workshops below are listed in suggested order of completion. Please scroll down for descriptions. If you have questions about which class is right for you, please call us 303.837.1341 or email us, info@workingwithartists.org.

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BEGINNING CREATIVE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 4 WEEKNIGHTS Offered monthly on varying weeknights, 1 night / week for 4 weeks Greg Cradick	6pm-9pm
CONTINUING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: THE ARTIST’S EYE 4 WEEKNIGHTS Offered every other month 1 night / week with Greg Cradick	6pm-9pm
BEGINNING ADOBE PHOTOSHOP 1 SATURDAY CLASS Offered monthly with Greg Cradick	10am-4pm
BEGINNING ADOBE PHOTOSHOP 4 WEEKNIGHTS Offered every other month 1 night / week with Greg Cradick	6pm-9pm
CONTINUING ADOBE PHOTOSHOP (ELEMENTS VERSION) 4 WEEKNIGHTS Offered every 2 months, 1 night / week with Greg Cradick Greg Cradick	6pm-9pm
ART OF DIGITAL PRINTING I WEEKEND Offered twice a year, Spring / Fall with Ron Landucci (held at Infinite Editions)	10am-4pm
LIGHTING & PORTRAITURE I WEEKEND Offered quarterly, Spring / Fall / Winter with Grant Leighton	Sat-Sun 10am-4pm
NATURAL LIGHT PORTRAITURE I WEEKEND Offered quarterly, Spring / Fall / Winter Randy Brown	Sat-Sun 10am-4pm
DEFINING A PERSONAL VISION "BOOK CLASS" 6 WEEKNIGHTS Offered semi-annually with Grant Leighton	6pm-9pm

FILM PHOTOGRAPHY CURRICULUM
Darkroom classes now available! Click here for descriptions. Beginning through Advanced silver and platinum printing, hourly and monthly darkroom rental. Capitol Hill location in historic mansion.

CAMERA & DARKROOM I 3 Hour Class Offered Quarterly with Kyle Masuga	6pm-9pm
CAMERA & DARKROOM II 3 Hour Class Offered Bi-Annually with John Davenport	6pm-9pm
FINE BLACK & WHITE PRINTING Weekend Workshop Offerd Annually with Grant Leighton	6pm-9pm
PLATINUM PRINTING I Weekend Workshop Offerd Annually with Guest Instructor	6pm-9pm
PLATINUM PRINTING II Weekend Workshop Offerd Annually with Guest Instructor	6pm-9pm

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Please scroll down for complete descriptions of beginning and continuing technical classes. CLICK HERE for more digital classes (intermediate / advanced)

BEGINNING ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
If you have good understanding of your camera functions and settings, and basic computer skills, start here. The power of Adobe Photoshop awaits you, along with a myriad of fine art printing processes to bring your photographs to life and make sure they last. Fix exposure problems, retouch and remove unwanted elements, collage multiple images, blend, duplicate, sharpen or blur, and learn how to set up your files as JPEGS, TIFFs, PSDs (and why and when to use each format). Practice on individual computer workstations (PC/Mac). Any version of Adobe Photoshop you have at home or on your laptop will be fine (we recommend 6.0 or above, or Photoshop Elements 2.0 or above) . For detailed class descriptions or if you have questions about which class is right for you, please contact us.

BEGINNING ADOBE PHOTOSHOP 1 DAY CLASS
It's magic. Step into the world of Adobe Photoshop. Work with Image Browser, Image Size, Layers, Levels, Selections, Filters and Effects, the Clone tool, Magic Wand and more. Save, resize, retouch and email or print your photos. This is a hands-on class that starts with Adobe Photoshop Elements to introduce tools available in other current versions of Adobe Photoshop (6.0-CS2). For many amateur or semi-pro photographers Elements 2.0 or 3.0 at under $100 is the perfect software to handle all photographic needs. WWA's four week classes in Adobe Photoshop Elements provide a solid foundation for Intermediate and Advanced classes in Adobe Photoshop CS.

BEGINNING ADOBE PHOTOSHOP 4 WEEKS
This is a hands-on class with assignments each week for practice. You'll start with the basics of Adobe Photoshop Elements version to introduce tools available in ALL versions of Photoshop 6.0-CS2. Don't believe those who say this is a "lite" version that does not offer important functions, it is in fact powerful enough to satisfy the demands of many semi-pro and pro photographers. The basic toolbox is almost identical to 6.0-CS, so you can use our beginning classes to help you decide which version is right for you. You will work with Image Browser, Image Size, Layers, Levels, Selections, Filters and Effects, the Clone tool, Magic Wand and more. Save, resize, retouch and email or print your photos. You'll come away with a solid foundation to be comfortable in either Continuing Adobe Photoshop (more of Elements) or if you have the software, and are ready to commit, you can easily proceed into WWA's Intermediate and Advanced classes in Adobe Photoshop CS.

CONTINUING ADOBE PHOTOSHOP (ELEMENTS VERSION) 4 WEEKS
More magic – now you will take control, revisiting the tools that we covered in the beginning classes to learn more of their functions and applications in fine art photography. For those who do not want to jump into Adobe Photoshop CS, this is a thorough exploration of the Elements tools, which for many amateur and semi-pro photographers provide more than enough versatility in image management. If you have questions about which version is right for you, please call us. For continuing classes in advanced versions, please see Ron Landucci’s classes.

BEGINNING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
WWA’s beginning digital classes help you take creative control of your photographs with techniques used by professional fine art photographers. For detailed class descriptions or if you have questions about which class is right for you, please contact us. Classes are taught on our individual computer workstations (Mac or PC), or you can bring your own laptop if you wish. Tuition and studio/lab fees are included unless otherwise noted. Some materials are included, additional materials may be required.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 4 WEEKS
If you are curious about possibilities in digital photography but not sure it's for you, here's the perfect class. Learn to use your camera settings for exposure and resolution, plus computer skills to organize, email, print and manage your photos. Start with the principles of photography – light and shadow, depth of field, blur and movement, focus and more. Work in-depth and hands-on in our studio during class, followed by assignments to fully understand what you learn by practicing between sessions. You'll learn about the tools available in Adobe Photoshop to enhance your images. A camera with a manual setting option [M], is recommended to get the most from this class. Please call ahead if you need a loaner camera. You will receive information about options from a variety of cameras, and this class may help you decide on the features that are important to you. WWA camera store sponsors often offer discounts on equipment and supplies to our students.

CONTINUING DIGITAL PHOTO: THE ARTIST’S EYE 4 WEEKS
This second level digital camera class combines use of on-camera skills with more assignments and in-class critiques. Powerful computer tools will be introduced to enhance your images as you try out lots of creative ideas. Learn to use depth of field or movement to focus attention on the most important parts of your photograph. Take control of exposures to emphasize areas of light and shadow while holding onto important textures and details such as the delicate skin of a newborn or the sweeping grasses of a mountain meadow. Control the resolution, sharpness and smoothness of your images to make sure that your message is beautiful and clear. Keep your photos organized by using basic procedures introduced in the Beginning classes.

BEGINNING WORKSHOPS
These workshops are excellent for creative beginners in photography! If you are curious about these topics - Digital Printing, Portraiture, Composition, Landscape – jump right into the weekend sessions offered below. A basic understanding of your camera functions in manual mode is recommended. If you need help with this, see our 3 hour sessions on Digital or Film Camera Basics listed above. No other previous experience is needed. You will need a camera with manual [M] settings (digital or film) for the studio and location workshops, and a tripod is desirable.

LEARNING TO RECOGNIZE GOOD PHOTOS AND USE SKILLFUL VISUAL TECHNIQUES
All fine art is based on skills learned by the artist in utilizing both technical and compositional tools. No fine art photography program is complete without delving into the important use of composition, light and shadow, visual awareness of powerful and useful elements of a great photograph.

CRAFT, COMPOSITION, CONTENT 101
Photographers of all skill levels will enjoy this great workshop. Start with an intDiscuss important ideas and photograph in two of Denver's most beautiful parks, a few blocks from our studio – your subjects are picturesque lakes, grassy meadows, historic farmyards, 50's diners and contemporary architecture. Five minutes to and from the WWA studio gives you a chance to critique digital images midday and go back for more practice. Rain, snow or shine.

THE CLASSIC ART OF FINE PRINTING, AT HOME IN THE DIGITAL WORLD
A classic fine art process, printmaking is often a shared endeavor between artists. Digital printmaking fits perfectly with this tradition, opening up many possibilities for the final image. It offers an incredible diversity of printing inks and papers, fabrics, metals, films. We can achieve archival quality and unsurpassed image characteristics in color and black and white. WWA is fortunate to present workshops with one of the nation’s finest print makers. Hidden away in the foothills, Infinite Editions is packed with technology and art, and home to Ron Landucci, a master of piezography and color fine art printmaking. Whether you create experimental works or demanding classic images, our workshops offer you state-of-the-art digital equipment partnered with superb instruction.

ART OF DIGITAL PRINTING I
Discover the latest options for printing archival color or black and white on a variety of papers, fabrics, plastics and even metal. Beginners will be amazed by the infinite possibilities readily available to anyone with a photo quality desktop printer and Adobe Photoshop. This class covers equipment requirements, scanning, color management and inkjet systems of all types. Recent developments in inks and papers offer ways to equal the quality and characteristics of black and white toned darkroom or archival color prints. Digital artists can now achieve the rich blacks of fibre based master prints, or produce sepia tones that simulate old-tyme photographs! This is an extensive introductory workshop for beginners who are planning to do their own printing, or who want to work effectively with a fine art digital printmaking service.
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PORTRAITURE INDOORS AND OUT
People are fascinating! Almost every photographer is asked to take a portrait at one time or another. The challenge is to photograph your subject in a way that clearly reveals personality while expressing your photographic style. We offer two beginning workshops in portraiture, with two very different approaches, one in our studio working with indoor household and professional lighting equipment and the other with existing light indoors and out in interesting surroundings.

NATURAL LIGHT PORTRAITURE I Randy Brown,
Make no mistake – portraiture is a collaboration between two people. A clear grasp of this process will make your photographs infinitely more powerful. Photograph professional models and other participants. Discover the profound impact of light – from softly lit expressions beside a curtained window to drama in a dark hallway.
STUDIO LIGHTING & PORTRAITURE I Grant Leighton
This excellent and very popular workshop covers the basic essentials of studio lighting and lighting equipment. Whether working with household lamps or with pro gear, the magic and power of controlled lighting awaits your creative eye! Participants will see immediate results with a digital camera and a 4x5 camera using Polaroid film. Photograph a beautiful model in our professional studio. Basic camera skills suggested for level one workshop, be prepared to use the [M] setting for best results, bring your digital, or film camera with plenty of film, and (optional but desirable) tripod and shutter release.

FINDING YOUR DIRECTION IN FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY
Defining a Personal Vision I with Grant Leighton is an essential class for those who are seeking a better understanding of their photographic work. It is about exploration and discovery of the “why’ in your photography. Grant will ask you to think about your personal vision and what drives your desire to take pictures. Your final series of images may evolve as a simple or elaborate book, or end up in a very different format. During a series of assignments and in-class discussion by instructor and participants, your final images will surface. They may surprise you or it may simply be a fresh development in your existing work. Beginning through advanced students are welcome. a good understanding of image control in the camera (aperture, ISO, shutter speed, basic metering techniques) along with some basic knowledge of printing, darkroom and/or digital processes. If you need assistance with basic techniques, please consider our Beginning and Continuing camera and printing classes

BEGINNING FINE ART FILM PHOTOGRAPHY
Developing black and white film and printing in a darkroom is a mysteriously addictive experience. Artists who love this medium will get you started and get you hooked on it. Principles of light and printing learned in the darkroom also translate into the digital world. An infinite range of image control exists with light, film, chemistry and papers. Prices for I-II include startup materials and 24 hours darkroom use outside of class times. Classes are limited to 6 people. LOCATION: The Silver Print Darkroom in Denver's Capitol Hill at 7th & Clarkson in the Zang Mansion. To tour the darkroom please call Paul Grice, Owner of SPD at 303.513.2219. Please call WWA 303.837.1341 to register for classes listed in this brochure.

CAMERA & DARKROOM I 4 WEEKS
Discover the exposure and composing controls on your film camera and practice using them with shooting assignments each week. Starting the second week, you'll process your own film, make contact sheets and learn to print your own black and white images in the darkroom using enlargers and tray processing.

CAMERA & DARKROOM II 4 WEEKS
Take the next step into fine art photography, composing, processing and printing your images. Refine your techniques in the darkroom to learn fine points of black and white films and papers – including fibre based papers as used by the world's finest black and white fine art photographers. Discover the use of toners for color, sepia or cyan, or for incredibly deep blacks and brilliant hilights using selenium.