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SUMMER WORKSHOP: SEE WITH NEW EYES – JULY 23, 2011

UPDATE: I’m extending the early registration of $300 and will be available at that price up until the day of the workshop. Email me at ryan@ryancjonesphoto.com to sign up.

I had such a good time teaching my first workshop earlier this year, I’ve decided to open up a summer workshop for next month! This workshop will be open to all types of photographers – wedding, portrait, kids and music photographers, with experience levels ranging from hobbyist to aspiring pro. Even if you’re a longtime pro and need a kick in the butt, you’re welcome to enroll as well. The one requirement is that you own a DSLR and know your basic functions (shutter speed, ISO, f/stops and aperture). Even though much (if not all) I’ll be talking about can be applied to even the casual point-and-shooter, it’ll help to have a camera you have more control over.

This is what the workshop will be:

– How to shoot with available light at any time of the day
– How to compose and more importantly, how to NOT compose
– How to take a good picture in-camera and not rely on editing
– Learning through image critiques (gentle, but honest)
– Question and Answer session

We won’t be spending a whole lot of time on post-processing; my focus is to teach you how to be a good photographer, not a good digital artist. Class space is limited, so act early and get your spot for $75 off the normal price as well. The class will be given at my new studio and gallery in the Iron Bird Lofts, so we’ll be exploring some cool parts of downtown Fresno. Shoot me an e-mail at ryan@ryancjonesphoto.com to reserve your spot.

Saturday, July 23, 2011. 1pm-6pm. $300 early registration, $375 after July 7.

And here’s a few words from past participants:

Hi! Just want to say I took so, so much information from your workshop. It was so awesome. I feel like I have a whole new perspective now. Thank You! I was blown away by your work and how much I learned from just looking at your images. Also, I’m terrified of sunlight, but I’m going to babystep my way into it now. I feel like I have a better understanding of how to use it. Anyway, best decision ever to take your workshop!
-Christy DeLeon

Leaving Ryan’s class I had this awesome sense of exhilaration, I immediately had to put my new set of tools to the test. I came away with a new understanding of the core basics of creating beautiful images. Ryan has broken the process down into easy to understand methods to use when shooting a scene. The tools explained in his course eliminate the frustration I experience when I create. It feels like I have more freedom in knowing if what I’m seeing in the frame will be pleasing or not and it gives me a sense of direction and flow. The methodology is far above the basic technical skills of just being able to use an SLR properly and it falls into the realm of learning how to release your creative energy in a way that is successful. Thanks Ryan!
-Jonah Pauline

I definitely felt like it was worth the investment. You went over everything I learned in one semester of photo in college in just a few hours plus a few new things. It really motivated me, and now I look at my photo’s a lot more closer when I am editing. I really enjoying the critiquing part of the class and just being able to meet and talk with other people who love and enjoy photo also. I thought it was the perfect size class, not to many people or to few. I think you did a great job and would definitely sign up again! Can’t think of a bad thing to say about the class.
-Katie Nisbett