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2023 Night Sky/Milky Way Photography Workshops in Westcliffe
Join us for one of our night sky photography workshops in Westcliffe, CO. You will learn techniques for capturing the night sky, post-production tips and light-painting skills.
Watch this video to learn more about the workshops: https://youtu.be/08jwa6pk0pU
Westcliffe is Colorado's first and the world's 2nd highest Dark Sky Community as designated by the International Dark Sky Association, so it is an excellent place to view and photograph the night sky and the Milky Way. The workshops are conducted on private property, and the dates are listed below.
The number of students is limited to 8. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Dark Skies, Inc., a nonprofit organization that maintains the dark-sky designation in Westcliffe/Silver Cliff.
2023 Workshop Dates
May 19 (Fri)
June 17 (Sat)
July 16 (Sun)
Aug 16 (Wed)
Sept 15 (Fri)
Oct 14 (Sat)
- Mike P.
- 4 attendees
RSVP'ing on Meetup does not register you for this workshop. To register and pay, call Bear Creek Nature Center at[masked].
The Paint Mines in Calhan, CO is an excellent place for night photography, however, permits are needed to be there after dark. I have secured permits for overnight photography workshops to capture the stars and the Milky Way once per month between April and September.
Watch this video to learn more about the workshops: https://youtu.be/ZLEAjvw7k6E
The cost of the workshop includes hands-on instruction in the field and a full evening/morning of shooting. The workshops will start about 9 or 10 pm and end just after sunrise (we plan to stay up all night). A portion of the proceeds will go to support El Paso County Parks nature centers. RSVP's are limited to 6 students.
2023 Dates are:
April 21 (Fri)
May 22 (Mon)
June 20 (Tues)
Aug 19 (Sat)
Sept 18 (Mon)
More information can be found at http://www.3peaksphoto.com/paintminesworkshops
- Mike P.
- 1 attendee
Register and pay at http://www.3peaksphoto.com/classes/photoshop-lightroom-classes/ or by RSVPing here on Meetup.
The objective of this session is to familiarize students with Photoshop and some of its basic tools. In this session you will learn how to:
Navigate the program
Customize the workspace
Use keyboard shortcuts
Resize, crop and straighten images
Save and print files
Make basic adjustments to color, contrast, exposure, etc.
Each student is given a collection of photographs that are used to demonstrate various tools. Everyone works together on the same photos as instruction is given in order to maximize the learning process.
Cost = $60 per session, register for all 7 sessions in this series and get one free
6/21 - Session 1 - Basics
6/28 & 7/5 - Sessions 2 & 3 - Editing with Adobe Camera Raw & Lightroom
7/12 - Session 4 - Tools and Adjustments
7/19 & 7/26 - Sessions 5 & 6 - Layers
8/2 - Session 7 - Black & White, Selective Color and Panoramas
You will need a laptop with the latest versions of Photoshop CC, Camera Raw and Bridge (Photoshop Elements and Lightroom are not taught in this class). Use of a mouse is highly recommended. You can download a trial version of the program at http://www.adobe.com . Students should also possess a strong set of basic computer skills.
Refunds are issued only if the class is cancelled.
- Mike P.
- 3 attendees
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- Mike P.
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