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CREATING A PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO

PHOTOGRAPHY TUTORIALS AND SAFARIS
INTENSIVE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
WORKING WITH THE HANDCOLORED BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPH & DIGITAL PRINTS 
FUN FOTO CLASS FOR TEENS AND ADULTS
PHOTOGRAPHIC TRANSFER CLASS

EASTER WEEK PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
ACADEMIA DE FOTOGRAFIA-PRIVATE AND GROUP ADOBE PHOTOSHOP WORKSHOPS

ACADEMIA DE FOTOGRAFIA
PRIVATE & GROUP ADOBE PHOTOSHOP WORKSHOPS
All levels of Photoshop - Take this opportunity to arrange for a class to study with a highly qualified a staff instructor who will customize a class to meet your own special needs. We also provide custom workshops for groups of 3 to 6 participants that can be set up around your schedule. Our instructors work with students of all levels – beginners to advanced Photoshop users.
PRIVATE CLASSES: $50 dollars
(3 hour session)
GROUP WORKSHOP: $25 dollars per student (Minimum of 3 students - 3 hour session)
REGISTRATION: Contact Jo Brenzo at 152-2483 or 152-2833 (evenings)
CLASS LOCATION: Mesones 69, Interior 3, El Centro
E-MAIL: acdphoto@yahoo.com
WEBSITE: www.acdphoto.com

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FUN FOTO CLASS FOR TEENS AND ADULTS
Join this playful 2 day workshop (cameras available). The first day will be spent shooting a myriad of San Miguel delights with black and white film. Processing your own film is optional along with the instructor. The following day is spent printing and hand coloring your printed photographs in the classroom. This class is designed to encourage artistic exploration through the photographic medium. The end results will be surprising and energetic, poetic and authentic.
INSTRUCTOR: SHANNON REECE
CLASS SIZE: limited to 6
PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
SATURDAY & SUNDAY WORKSHOP: Saturdays 10:00am to 1:00 pm (shooting only), 10:00a.m. - 2:30p.m. (shooting & film development).
Sundays: 10:00a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (lunch break).
MONDAY & TUESDAY WORKSHOP: Mondays 10:00a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (shooting only), 10:00a.m. - 2:30p.m. (shooting & film development). Tuesdays 10:00a.m. - 4:30p.m. (lunch break).
TUITION: $250 dollars
(all materials supplied - cameras available)
SPECIAL GROUP CLASSES AVAILABLE: Phone for information
REGISTRATION: Contact: Shannon Reece at 152 3094 or 044 415 109 1061 cell.
E-MAIL: shanfoto@yahoo.com
WEBSITE: www.shanfoto.com

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CREATING A PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO
Your have been shooting pictures for years!  People are asking you to show them your work.  You are ready to start approaching museums, galleries, and/or publications.  With Jo’s help you will be able to narrow down your images to put together a portfolio that will display only your best work.  Participants will need to bring at least 50 important images to be considered for a final portfolio.  Jo will cover all aspects of putting together a cohesive body of work from the artist’s statement, image selection, sizing, and printing in preparation for the final portfolio.
INSTRUCTOR:  JO BRENZO and GARY BERKOWITZ
CLASS SIZE: 4 students
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
CLASS DATES:to be announced
CLASS HOURS 11am- 6pm (with lunch break)
TUITION:  $200 dollars.              
REGISTRATION:  Contact Jo Brenzo at 152-2483, 154-5366
or 152-1442 (evenings)
CLASS LOCATION:  Computer Center, Mesones 69, Local 3
E-MAIL:acdphoto@yahoo.com
WEBSITE: www.acdphoto.com

 

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PHOTOGRAPHY TUTORIALS AND SAFARIS
Robert de Gast can take the mystery out of the technical aspects of photography and teach you how to see, compose, and translate the people and places around San Miguel into remarkable photographs. An experienced, award-winning magazine photographer, lecturer, and columnist, he is the author of nine books ( The Doors of San Miguel, Behind the Doors, The World of San Miguel: An Uncommon Guide,etc.). Robert is a patient teacher who enjoys sharing his passion for photography and his years of experience. Choose a private tutorial or a day-long photo safari to unique nearby locations: the ghost town of Pozos, or picnic in the abandoned ruins of churches and chapels in the surrounding "campo", or join a photo-shoot in the fascinating colonial cities of Querétaro, Dolores Hidalgo, or Guanajuato. The hands-on experience will expand your talents and your confidence while enriching your visit to Mexico.
INSTRUCTOR: ROBERT DE GAST, a native of the Netherlands, is an award-winning professional photographer, author of nine books, and a resident of San Miguel for nearly a decade. His photographs have been published in major publications, including Smithsonian, National Geographic, Harper’s, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and many others.
CLASS SIZE: Tutorials are one-on-one. The photo safaris are limited to four participants.
REGISTRATION: Contact Robert de Gast directly at 152-7396, or call the U.S. Vonage number: (443)-321-8727.

E-MAIL: robertdegast@hotmail.com
WEB SITE:www.robertdegast.com

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INTENSIVE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
You have a new digital camera!  This 5-morning workshop will cover the many different camera functions, with an emphasis on learning how to control your camera.  The goal of this class is to have you understand and become comfortable with your camera through the lectures, assignments and critiques.
You will learn how to take control of your camera through lectures, shooting assignments, downloading images, critiques and working with your images in Photoshop. 
Shooting techniques, composition, color theory and editing images will provide you with the tools needed to become comfortable with your camera and the ability to see through your camera.
INSTRUCTOR:  JO BRENZO
WORKSHOP DATES:  Second Monday of each month / 11am – 2pm
WORKSHOP SIZE:  4 Participants
TUITION:  $125 dollarS
REGISTRATION:  Contact Jo Brenzo at 011 52 (415) 152-2483 or 152-1442 evenings
E-MAIL:  acdphoto@yahoo.com
WEBSITES:  www.acdphoto.com  /  www.jbrenzo.com / www.happeningsgallery.com  

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WORKING WITH THE HANDCOLORED
BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPH & DIGITAL PRINTS 

               

WORKING WITH THE HANDCOLORED
BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPH & DIGITAL PRINTS 
Learn how to add color to your photographs.  Participants will have the opportunity to experiment with both old and modern techniques using oils, pastels, watercolors, pencils, etc.  In this hands-on-class participants will be able to work on imagery ranging from the traditional to the conceptual.  All materials will be provided.  You are welcome to bring and work with some of your own fiber based prints and/or digital prints.
INSTRUCTOR: JO BRENZO
CLASS SIZE: 4 students (bilingual)
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
CLASS: July 11-13, 2010
CLASS HOURS: 11am - 5pm (with lunch break)
CLASS LOCATION:  Mesones 69, Interior 3, (one block from main square)
TUITION: $90 dollars + $50 dollars material/lab fee (includes all materials)
PRIVATE CLASSES:  $75 dollars + $20 dollars lab (full day with lunch break)
REGISTRATION: Contact Jo Brenzo at 152-2483 or 154-5366
or 152-1442 (evenings)
E-MAIL:acdphoto@yahoo.com
WEBSITE:www.acdphoto.com

 

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PHOTOGRAPHIC TRANSFER CLASS
Using images whole or in part, let your imagination create new meaning using the photo transfer process.  The source of images is endless:  photographs, graphics, books, and magazines.  Working with photocopies, images can be transferred onto paper, mat board, wood, fabric, etc.  Students will explore the different techniques of working with transferred images using paints, pencils, pastels, and collage along with other materials.  No previous art experience necessary.
INSTRUCTOR:  JO BRENZO
CLASS SIZE: 4 students
CLASS DATES:  Fourth Friday of each month (except May, October & December)
CLASS HOURS:  11am-5pm (with lunch break)
CLASS LOCATION:  Mesones 69, Interior 3, El Centro
TUITION:  $80 dollars (includes all materials)   
REGISTRATION: Contact Jo at 152-2483, 154-5366 or 152-1442 (evenings)
E-MAIL: acdphoto@yahoo.com
WEBSITE:www.acdphoto.com

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