Charlottesville Photography Initiative

Mastering Landscape Photography with Ben Greenberg

October 26, 2012 · 6:30 PM
The Charlottesville Photography Initiative

Please join us as we host local landscape photographer Ben Greenberg for a 3 day weekend workshop focusing on capturing quality photographs of the natural environment.

From the instructor:

The goal of the workshop is to help persons interested in landscape and nature photography learn how to improve their skills in capturing quality images in the field. The workshop will provide opportunities to discuss important aspects of capturing successful images, to take photographs in two nearby locations during an afternoon of shooting, and to view and critique photographs taken in the field. The critiques will permit an open discussion by all participants and the sharing of help and advice by all. Emphasis will be placed on such important characteristics of strong photographs as composition, balance, lighting, exposure, and sharpness. Participants will be expected to be thoroughly familiar with their camera equipment and its usage. Either digital or film cameras may be used by participants, but the experience will be enhanced with cameras that have the capability of overriding automatic settings with manual choices.

Ben Greenberg is a lifelong resident of Virginia who moved back to Charlottesville in 2002. He has photographed scenic locations throughout Virginia and the nation for more than forty years. His photographs have won local and national awards and competitions and have been featured in numerous individual and group shows. His images can be found on his web site, www.bengreenberg.com, and are available in central Virginia shows, galleries and shops. Ben’s dramatic photographs reflect his uncompromising commitment to capturing the natural beauty of his subjects under the very best conditions. This commitment frequently involves multiple trips to shooting locations and the patience to wait until there is the perfect combination of conditions, lighting and subject matter. As Ben likes to say, “the harder I work, the luckier I get”. Ben is well-known for his commitment to mentoring and helping photographers interested in improving their skills and their images. Join Ben in an interesting and inspiring weekend devoted to capturing quality landscape photographs.

This Workshop Requires a Minimum of 8 Attendees.

Workshop Schedule:

Friday – October 26th (6:30 – 9:30 p.m.) Dinner Provided
• 6:30 pm - Meet and greet at CPI
• 7:00 pm – Ben Greenberg: Introduction & Presentation on Successful Landscape Images
• 7:45 pm - Student group critique; Three portfolio images from each participant
• 9:15 pm – Discussion of Saturday’s Plans

Saturday – October 27th (2:00 – 6:00 p.m.)
• 2:00 pm – Arrive at first location for shooting in the field
• 4:00 pm – Arrive at second location for shooting in the field
• 6:30 pm - Optional dinner

Sunday - October 28th (11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) Lunch Provided
• 11:00 am - Meet at CPI, images downloaded
• 11:30 am - Group image critique
• 1:45 pm- Workshop concludes, final remarks by Ben and participants

Cost: $95 (for CPI Supporters)

Cost: $115 (for CPI Members)

Rain Date: In the event of rain on Saturday Oct 27th, the shooting schedule will be moved to Saturday November 3rd, with the Image Critique being moved to Sunday November 4th. If you are unable to attend the second date due to rain, you will be given a $75 refund against the $95 you originally paid.

If you are unsure if you can make it to this event, please RSVP No. If you RSVP Yes, be sure to follow through with your reservation. Please annotate any changes to your attendance as soon as possible through the event page. Refunds will not be issued within 48 hours.

* This event is open to all CPI members.

Parking at The CPI (LINK)

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Kip Newland

Thanks to Ben for his leadership and sharing of his vision and expertise. The CPI support from Chrisitian and G. was wonderful.

0 · October 30
Karen P

I really enjoyed it. Ben is a very supportive, nice person and I really enjoyed his thoroughness. A great photographer and a great teacher! I would like more time in the field earlier in the morning if at all possible.

0 · October 29
Lindsay Dunton

Great weekend long workshop. Appreciated the feedback on images and the guidance while in the field.

0 · October 28
Anita Filson

It was good to meet everyone and I appreciate all the hard work you all put into this project. I learned a lot and hope to see you all again soon.

0 · October 28
Polly King

Thank you, Christian and G, for organizing, set up, clean up, and keeping us all straight. I appreciate all your effort!

1 · October 28
- Natalie Brinton Krovetz
  
  Agreed! Food and drink were great, and all the time and effort you put in is much appreciated.
  
  0 · October 28
- Christian DeBaun
  
  Thanks so much, and we plan to offer a great selection of programming as we move into Q1 of 2013! I loved this workshop, and I'm super glad you found value in it. We will have Ben back in the spring I think.
  
  0 · October 28
Natalie Brinton Krovetz

i enjoyed this workshop a great deal - i came away with a lot to think about, and much to work on. I agree that it would be great to be in the field earlier in the a.m, later in the p.m if possible. I thought Ben was masterful at giving us feedback in a constructive, helpful manner - i loved getting feedback from everyone and seeing what others do/don't see in an image. The CPI support from Chrisitian and G. is awesome. I think it would be helpful if we were required to jot down the camera setting for each image we bring since that was often useful info to have at hand. Thanks very much Ben for sharing your expertise.

0 · October 28
Polly King

I got a lot out of this. Ben offered specific techniques, guidelines, and considerations. He and the group provided helpful critiques without judging based on personal preference. I would like a workshop with "lecture" and critique, then shooting with critique, and another session the following weekend to allow time to shoot on my own and incorporate what I learned. I am looking forward to a spring workshop with Ben!

0 · October 28
Deb Snelson

Ben is such a kind and considerate teacher with always a kind word to be given. I am looking forward to seeing his Panorama book when published - should be fantastic!

0 · October 28
KAS

This was a good learning opportunity, even if the weather was less than cooperative. Ben is a good teacher, very thorough and articulate when discussing his approach to landscape photography, and he lead critiques with kindness and tact, but also with with a critical eye.

0 · October 28
Caroline Watts

Ben's enthusiasm for the group to have a positive learning experience carried the weekend!

0 · October 28
Gina Elliott Proulx

I've got a sick child, and I have personally been exposed to strep. Altho I don't appear to have it.. Yet.... I am stepping out of the workshop to prevent others from potentially getting sick.. Have fun, all.

0 · October 28
- Christian DeBaun
  
  Sorry to hear that Gina!
  
  0 · October 28
Ben Greenberg

It has been a great workshop this weekend. I have thoroughly enjoyed leading the workshop and working with a wonderful group of people devoted to improving their photography skills. I am looking forward to the last session today where we will be discussing images created during our shooting in the field yesterday. Despite not having the best of lighting conditions, I was very impressed with everyone's efforts yesterday. I know we will have another positive opportunity today to share information and improve our photography skills, techniques and vision. Thanks go to Chris and G for their support and help throughout the weekend.

0 · October 28
Gina Elliott Proulx

I will be running a little late.. Not there til about 7p.. Need to attend an event at my son's school..

0 · October 26
G

Hi Polly, I think most of us could use some help organizing our photos! Yes, if everyone could have 3 photos up before the workshop begins Friday night, that will help speed things along. Thanks.

0 · October 25
Polly King

Thanks for creating the album, G! There are some wonderful photos already uploaded! If more than 3, should we pare down before tomorrow night? (I loaded 4 and then deleted one.) This has made painfully clear how poorly my photos are "organized" in Lightroom!

0 · October 25
G

I created an album for the portfolio review taking place Friday night. Please upload your photos to the following album before Friday: http://www.cphotoi.org/photos/1...

0 · October 22
Gina Elliott Proulx

Standing by [for a gallery,] to upload images for critique...

0 · October 22
Ben Greenberg

G, I am happy to do so. A long time ago I sent her a response through CPI but I don't know for sure that Gina got it. I didn't use this space. Participants can feel free to bring whatever images they would like.

1 · October 14
G

Hi Ben, when you have a chance, could you comment on Gina's question, "Do the photos we bring in need to be landscapes?". Thanks!

0 · October 14
KAS

Ben, thanks for the offer. Here's a link to the discussion board post: http://www.cphotoi.org/messages...

John, thanks for the offer. Maybe we could move this discussion over to the discussion board thead, too?

0 · October 9
KAS

I just posted a thread in the discussion forum asking for input on tripods, so if any of you have helpful suggestions or recommendations, please feel free to share them there.

0 · October 9
- John Crafaik
  
  Kas, I've used a bunch of different tripods and have found the Gitzo and the Really Right Stuff to be the best, sturdiest, and lightest. I've got several and would be willing to show you them if yoi're interested. I've also got a few
  
  0 · October 9
- John Crafaik
  
  oops... I've also got a few extra and would be willing to sell one to you at a good price once you've made up your mind as to size and weight.
  
  0 · October 9
Ben Greenberg

KAS, I am new to CPI. How do I find what you left on the message forum? I will be happy to share some thoughts with you regarding tripods.

0 · October 9
Christian DeBaun

Fantastic Liz - and thanks for the RSVP!

0 · September 22
Liz

Looking forward to this - my first meet up as a new member. Thanks CPI - this is a great opportunity!

0 · September 22
Gina Elliott Proulx

For portfolio images, need they be landscape? I really don't shoot much landscape at all.. That's why this would be valuable for me to try... So excited..

0 · September 2