Design and Create A Photo Book 

Aug 16, ‘09, 9 am-5 pm. Session fee $79, 69 for SCVPA members before applicable discount.

Location SCV Center for Photography, Santa Clarita, Calif.

Learn about using services like Blurb, Apple, and MagCloud. Use print on demand to order one book or dozens, from wallet/purse size up to full sized books. Learn about new soft-cover magazine printing services that start at just 20 cents/page! These can also be a great alternative to expensive photo albums.

Topics include:

  1. -Matching your work to a book design - large or small? wide or tall? and more!

  2. -Creating a theme - subject, color palette, storytelling

  3. -Choosing images

  4. -Matching images that share a page or spread

  5. -Creating the cover, and each page, including layout options

  6. -Image editing for your book - step by step

  7. -Preparing your book for printing

  8. -Managing costs through good design

  9. -Selecting a book printing service

  10. -Distributing your book - as a product and portfolio




     

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Photoshop, Adobe Camera RAW, Bridge, Lightroom.  
Image Editing, Printing, and Publishing for Photographers

This is a multi-session series that enables photographers and other artists to use Adobe image editing products effectively and efficiently. I use a goal-oriented, hands-on approach. Sessions are divided into segments which focus on important issues. You’ll go home and get results! 

Course materials include a CD with example lessons, and image files.

CLASS SIZE LIMITED TO 20. EARLY SIGNUP IS ENCOURAGED.

•Session One, Photoshop - Turbo Portrait Retouching, July 19

•Session Two,  Landscape and Scenic Imagery, July 26

•Session Three, Design and Create A Photo Book, August 16


Event Location: SCV Center for Photography (www.scvphotocenter.com)

28368 Constellation Road, Suite 340, Santa Clarita 91355

Fashion and Glamour Seminar and Live Photo Shoot


Instructor: David Saffir


Venue: Santa Clarita Valley Center for Photography,

28368 Constellation Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355


We will have two professional models and a pro makeup artist on hand.


Agenda:

 

1.Intermediate-level class intended for advanced amateurs, aspiring professionals, and working pros.

2.One-day intensive, includes live shoot and Photoshop classroom work

3.Two models, professional makeup artist

4.First Segment: (9-12:00): live shoot, preceded by discussion of pre-shoot prep, choosing a “look”, hair/makeup considerations (mostly logistics, such as stylists), venue, lighting, props.

5.Second Segment ( approx 1-2:30): continue live shoot, variations on style such as high vs low key,

6.Third Segment: (3-5pm)

  1. -Importing images

  2. -Basic editing in Camera RAW (demo of Phase One software)

  3. -Macro-to-micro editing in Photoshop

  4. -Special effects and problem solving

  5. -Finishing up

  6. - Client presentation

  7. - Basic printing tutorial

  8. - Making test prints (live)

Fee: $195, plus small ticketing fee. Class size limited.


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