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Viewfinder Media now
offers a variety of enjoyable ways to increase your photography
and/or business knowledge while being exposed to a variety of
outstanding natural environments through either hands-on training
in the field or interactive presentations that can be given at
almost any location. We offer several types of workshop
experiences including personal or group photography sessions and
professional development seminars. A description of each service
is below:
The Fort Collins
Digital Workshop
Joshua Hardin teaches photography courses at
The Fort
Collins Digital Workshop. Topics are:
Introduction to Portrait Photography, Capturing Scenic/Nature
Photography and Telling a Story with Photography.
Visit the class
descriptions and sign up now, there are only
eight spots available per meeting!
Personalized Private
Photography Workshops Spend a
morning, afternoon or full day in the field
learning about photographic composition, lighting, camera
functions, filters, special effects techniques or whatever other photography-related topic
you wish to know more about. Our workshops have something for
every skill level whether you a seasoned pro or a fledgling
beginner. You will have as much individual attention and guidance
as you desire. Whether you want an intensive course or just
a relaxing walk in the woods these customizable workshops are a
fun and educational way to get outdoors in some of the most iconic
Western landscapes available. We're confident you'll be pleased
with the images you'll take home. Rates
begin at $200 for half-day, $400 for full-day workshops. Additional
charges for locations outside of Colorado may apply. Please
contact us
for details and availability.
Suggested locations for Private Workshops:
Rocky Mountain National Park (Year Round)
Prospect Park - Wheat Ridge Greenbelt (Spring, Summer, Fall)
Mount Evans (Summer)
Roxborough State Park (Spring, Summer, Fall)
Garden of the Gods (Year Round)
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve (Year Round)
Crested Butte/Kebler Pass/Ohio Pass (Summer, Fall)
Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness (Summer, Fall)
San Juan Mountains (Spring, Summer, Fall)
Colorado National Monument (Winter, Spring)
You may also suggest additional locations or combine several
locations in the same workshop, we are open to your ideas!
Multi-day Group Photography Workshops
We occasionally offer multi-day workshops taught in a group
setting, usually of 4-7 participants, that take place in
magnificent natural and travel locales. These are sometimes taught in
cooperation with other professional photographers,
industry representatives and
organizations. Like our individual workshops, many
topics will be covered but group workshops include
added exposure to the expertise and viewpoints of fellow
photographers as well as opportunities for social interactions.
Stay tuned for upcoming group workshops to be listed here.
Professional Development & Consulting
Josh adapts the experiences he's gained while photographing
in dynamic natural world situations to
lessons that can be applied to the situations professionals face
in the business world. These presentations inspire business leaders from a
myriad of organizations to look through the eyes of a photographer
when seeking creative solutions to the challenges of a
rapidly-changing economic landscape. No matter what industry your
company is involved in, we'll teach the members of
your team how to harness the inner creativity that exists in
everyone.
Photography and publication management
have changed dramatically in recent years due to the advent of
digital technology. New software programs, Web platforms and
digital cameras are continuously created and updated yet few
companies are able to retain the needed staff photographers or
graphics experts on their payroll who are able to keep up with
these dynamic trends. Employees who are specialists in other
disciplines are often ill-equipped to handle requests for quality
photography without assistance or inexperienced at directing
professional photo shoots. We can help you weather these winds of
change. Don't let your company's messages to target markets
be lost because of ineffective photography and graphic design. We
offer advice in the
following areas to assist you in attracting new customers and
engaging your existing ones:
- Best practices for image capture including instructions on
the selection of custom digital camera settings, available and flash/strobe light and
pleasing compositions using any available in-house photography
capability.
- Tips for image editing in Adobe
Photoshop and/or Adobe Lightroom and solutions for image
storage, cataloging and workflow.
- Processes for
effective image display on the Web, keyword captioning and search engine
optimization techniques.
- Uses of photography for social network
marketing.
- Options for the design and placement
of vibrant photography to keep print
publications relevant in the digital era and in your marketing
mix.
- Counsel regarding image release, image
usage rights and copyright law requirements.
- Guidance on how to contract freelance
photographers and direct photo shoots or search for sources of
stock photography on the Internet.
All professional consultation services
include a written report that includes an in-depth analysis of the
use and effectiveness of photography and other visual elements as
it relates to your company's communications/marketing strategy, a
study of competitive and environmental factors that may be
affecting your industry and recommendations
for future actions. Please
contact us
for more information and current rates. |
