OPEN HOUSE---The Art & Craft of Photography with Harold Davis

As we continue to grow, we will be encorporating more free and low fee events to give those that haven't used the space an introduction to what the LIGHTHOUSE has to offer. First on the list is from Harold Davis.

Harold Davis presents "The Art and Craft of Photography."

Event description:

In the context of his work, Harold will show how understanding photography and post-production work together to inform the basis of a new art form. The next segment of the presentation will survey some of the sources of creativity, in the context of some Zen ways of thinking---such as the utility of seeing the world with "beginner's mind." He will demonstrate and provide and overview of some of his unique processing techniques. Finally, for those that are interested, he will discuss digital printmaking, and show some prints on interesting substrates, such as Moenkopi Unryu washi and Moab Slickrock Silver. About Harold Davis: Harold Davis is an internationally-known digital artist and award-winning professional photographer. He is the author of many photography books. His most recent titles are The Way of the Digital Photographer (Peachpit) and Monochromatic HDR Photography(Focal Press).

In addition to his activity as a bestselling book author, Harold Davis is a Moab Master printmaker and a Zeiss Lens Ambassador. Harold Davis’s work is widely collected, licensed by art publishers, and has appeared in numerous magazines and other publications. His black and white prints are described as “hauntingly beautiful” [Fine Art Printer Magazine] and his floral prints have been called “ethereal,” with a “a purity and translucence that borders on spiritual” [Popular Photography].

Harold Davis leads popular technique and destination photography workshops to many locations including Paris, France; Heidelberg, Germany; and the ancient Bristlecone Pines of the eastern Sierra Nevada.

About the Lighthouse:

All skill levels welcome to join! This is a group designed to cater to creatives in the photography realm and those looking for a expansive space to make exciting art together. The Lighthouse is a photo studio/event space located in N. Berkeley. We run events, workshops and meet ups for people interested in creating art, specifically geared towards photography. The content of group shoots here ranges from fashion shoots to hanging from a Lyra to fine art nudes and filling all the gaps in between. We are affiliated with amazingly talented photographers eager to share their knowledge in lighting; professional models that carefully instruct the female form; and hair, make-up artists and stylists interested in making your ideas come to life.

The Lighthouse is available for private bookings hourly, half day or full day rates. We have professional, internationally published models coming through monthly, sometimes weekly. Also widely publicized, amazingly talented photographers on board to teach our groups on various topics relating to photography and lighting techniques. This is intended to be more of a coop of artists of various forms coming together in a common space. We are continually growing and building. You can check out the website at www.thelighthouseberkeley.com.