Monday, February 18, 2008

Fine Art, Digital and Documentary Photography Classes and Workshops


Jesús Manuel Mena Garza is available for instruction, lectures, panels and lunch!



Fine Art Darkroom Techniques
The Digital Darkroom
Photojournalism and Documentary Photography
Digital Photography


Fine Art Darkroom Techniques

* The Zone System
* Modified Developers
* Archival Washing - Making Your Print Last A Lifetime
* Toning - Extend the Range and Life of Your Prints
* Selecting Papers and Chemistry
* Dodging and Burning
* Selecting and Using Enlargers, Lenses and Other Equipment
* Preparing Your Prints For Exhibition

The Digital Darkroom

* Photoshop Basics - Image Editing and Manipulation
* Photoshop Advanced - Layers, Monitor and Printer Calibration, etc.
* Negative, Transparency and Print Scanning
* Color and Black and White Printing
* Large-Format Printing
* Selecting Papers and Inks

Photojournalism and Documentary Photography

* Story Boarding
* Previsualization
* The Narrative - Your Unique Vision
* Photography Equipment - Cameras, Lenses and Lighting
* Composition
* Archiving
* Travel Photography

Digital Photography

* Learn how to use your digital camera (one-on-one instruction is now available - 2 hours minimum plus travel charges)
* Current Digital Technologies - Selecting The Right Equipment
* The Digital Work Space
* Making Your Computer Work For You
* Photoshop Basics - Image Editing and Manipulation
* Memory and Storage Systems
* Portrait Photography - Cameras, Studio Lighting, Backgrounds and Composition
* Location Photography

Garza was an instructor at San Francisco's prestigious Academy of Art University. The photographer has more than 30 years of professional experience. Along with exhibiting his photographs, Garza's images have been published in books, catalogs, magazines, posters and on the Internet. Please feel free to contact him should you have any questions about classes or photography.

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