A two-day digital photography workshop will be held on July 7-8, 2012 to teach advanced photographers 20 tricks to improve their skills. An expert with over 30 years of experience will provide both classroom instruction and hands-on training covering a wide range of techniques. Topics include using multiple flashes, HDR imaging, and silhouette photography. The workshop aims to help photographers get better photos and simplify post-processing. It will take place at the Kalpataru Hobby Center in Chennai, India.

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PIXETRA CLUB
and KALPATARU HOBBY CENTER
present a unique learning opportunity
20 TRICKS TO IMPROVE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
A Digital Photography Workshop for Advanced Shooters.
At KALPATARU HOBBY CENTER, Palavakkam, Chennai,
on July 7th & 8th, 2012.
Learn from an expert who brings more than 30 years' career experience as a professional
photographer. The classes are structured to help the advanced amateur photographer
understand step-by-step the theory and practice of taking great photos - be they portraits
of home and family or pictorial memories of travel, outings and nature.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
All levels of advanced photographers will benefit from attending the 20 TRICKS TO
IMPROVE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP. If you own a features-loaded camera
but are frustrated with the results, the workshop will help you improve by learning simple
controls first. Then, push your photography by discovering new tips and techniques in
theoretical classroom sessions as well as a hands-on practical shoot. Besides, learn
step-by-step post-process tips to make your images pop.
WHAT IS COVERED:
From mixing strobe and available light, to multiple flash photos of buildings; from framing,
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shooting and processing multi-part panoramas, to multi-exposure HDR imaging; from
silhouettes and smoke photography, to self-portraits and slave-units,
a wide variety of tips are taught in this intense workshop.
The 2-day workshop is handled in four parts:
1. A quick recap of basic techniques
2. A theory session outlining 20 TRICKS
3. A practical hands-on shoot out to try most, if not all 20 TRICKS
4. Simple post-processing workflow and technique to complete the images.
EVENT INFORMATION:
WHEN: JULY 7th and 8th 2012.
WHERE: KALPATARU HOBBY CENTER,
4/222, East Coast Road, PALAVAKKAM, CHENNAI 600 041.
ONLINE REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE
COST:
Pixetra Club Members: Rs.2450/-
Non-Members: Rs.2950/-
(Special Discounts Available for Kalpataru and Photography Society of Madras members).
FOR MORE INFO: CALL SETHU AT 0-9382343437 OR SEEMA 0-9600037773
EMAIL: sethu@pixetra.com OR kalpataru.chennai@gmail.com
Web: w w w .pixetra.com /club
PIXETRA is now in two locations:
at Padma Junction on M.G.Road, Kochi. (Tel: 4021212)
at LSY Estate in Ameerpet, Hyderabad. (Tel: 66623452)
And online 24/7 at w w w .pixetra.com
Do visit the Club page for more details
about how to become a PIXETRA CLUB member.
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