Napa Valley with Rick Sammon


The Napa Valley wine region in California is an exciting and beautiful time and even more so during the harvest time. TDPW planned this time to capitalize on this beauty and excitement. We will explore vineyards and the winemaking processes for images that capture time honored traditions in Napa. Early dew covered mornings and warm light evenings will be our studio as we capture images of this magnificent place.

You will learn a variety of techniques—both in the field and in the classroom—that will allow you to advance both your technical skills and artistic vision. We focus on a number of professional field techniques to help you create dramatic and powerful nature images, including:

  1. Working with dramatic light, including sunrise and sunset
  2. The fundamentals of powerful compositions
  3. Abstract techniques for creating artistic photographs

We’ll also teach you a number of professional “digital darkroom” secrets as well. Our hands-on intensive seminars—held during the middle of the day when the light is not conducive for photography—will teach you the fundamentals of image processing, and allow you to master important techniques including:

  1. Working with Adobe Lightroom
  2. Layer masking and image blending techniques
  3. Creating HDR Photographs
  4. Working with Photoshop and other photographic software
  5. Special effects techniques used for artistic expression

This is a workshop you won’t want to miss, so sign-up today.

Days & Times:
Thursday, Oct. 24 thru Sunday, Oct. 27 2013
Workshop begins Thursday 7:00pm and wraps up Sunday 2:00pm

Tuition:
NAPP Member – $1199
Non-NAPP Member – $1299
Space is limited BOOK NOW 

Venue:
Flamingo Resort Hotel
2777 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa, CA  95405
Reservations: (800)-848-8300
Email Reservations: reservations@flamingoresort.com

The Flamingo Resort has a block of rooms set aside with special room rates for our workshop. When making your reservation please indicate that you are with The Digital Photo Workshops. Our room block will open to the general public 30 days prior to the event so please make your reservation as soon as possible.

Airports:
San Francisco (SFO) – Travel Time: 1 Hour (1.5 Hours if going over Golden Gate Bridge)
Sacramento (SWF) – Travel Time: 1 Hour

Space Available:
Limit 20 Participants

Attended By:
1 Super Star Guest Instructor
2 Staff Instructors
1 Assistant
1–2 Sponsor Guests Instructors (on occasion)

What’s Included:
Hands-on instruction from guest instructor and staff
Unique photo opportunities
Shoot time with guest instructor and staff
Workflow and technique sessions
Goodie Bag
12″x18″ Print of your favorite shot from our friends at Mpix

You must provide and/or bring:
A great attitude to learn and have fun
Your own transportation, to, from and during the event (car pooling will be arranged)
Your own accommodations at or near the venue
Laptop computer with Photoshop and or Lightroom installed
Digital SLR Camera and gear (include a sturdy tripod)