Come out for 6 hours and enhance your observational skills. This unique outdoor event* is a Field Class designed for amateur photographers of all levels. Think of the opportunity as a dream shoot... and a great way to network with other like-minded photographers you might not otherwise have known about!
We'll venture to where once grand structures stood tall and proud, where these abandoned structures now lie in a decaying state of ruin. These buildings are not dead fragments of a previous way of life; they are glimpses of our current way of life as if it were already gone. Observation in this sense is extraordinarily vital. It not only allows us to feel an intimate human connection with the people immediately before us but also begs us to think about where we are going next. It is here where you'll learn to take hauntingly beautiful photographs of these abandoned buildings. By class end, you'll have a compelling collection of stunning and melancholy photographs, a storied collection that helps us hear these abandoned places speak.
Your instructor will be Pete Ryan, a 12-year veteran photographer represented by the National Geographic Image Collection. Pete will lay the foundation for becoming a documentary photographer, by reviewing the fundamentals of photographic composition, lighting and design, with an emphasis on the image, whether produced with an iPhone or the latest DSLR camera. He'll also draw on his experience with narrow time-frame opportunities, and share with you his personal insights regarding how to maximize your time, especially when your window of opportunity may be limited and under less than ideal conditions. Time will be set aside for critique and review of your photographs.
Rendezvous: Dorothy, AB. We’ll also visit the Atlas Coal Mine, the hoodoos, Rowley, and Big Valley.
* Your own transportation is required
Snacks and bottled water provided.
This Field Class runs rain or shine. Additional info will be supplied upon registration. Participants under the age of 19 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.
