LANCE KUEHNE

Subjects

Mendocino is extra special when all is green and the flowers in bloom. This workshop will concentrate along the coast in the Mendocino-Fort Bragg area, we may also go up "The Lost Coast" as well. We will photograph flowers, as well as old buildings and old locomotives. We may photograph Noyo Harbor and go up and down the coast and inland into the redwood forests.

 

Our Focus

Using histograms, the workshop will focus on how to photograph in harsh light, capturing detail in both the light and dark areas of a scene. If it is overcast, we will go over the settings needed to get vibrant pictures.

 

General Topics Covered

We will build up your technical foundation no matter your current level, including:

 

Focusing, depth of field, and image sharpness

Getting the ideal exposure for each situation

Proper camera settings to get high quality images

When, how, and what filters to use to improve images

Evoking a sense of place and emotion in your imagery

How to spot new ways of identifying strong compositions

The exact locations of beautiful places to photograph

Capturing the "spirit of your subjects", and not just their surfaces

 

Workshop Notes

 

CLASS SIZE: Limited to 5 participants

 

We will leave from Petaluma on Friday afternoon (or you can meet up with us in Fort Bragg). The workshop will be based in Fort Bragg and our subjects will be chosen based on weather conditions at the time. There will also be an optional post-workshop critique of your images a few weeks after the workshop has ended. A map of our itinerary will be supplied to participants after the workshop, so that you can re-visit any of the places we photographed. Suggested places for lodging will be given after registration.

 

Due to Covid19, we will only carpool with people who are vaccinated.

 

The fee is for tuition only. It does not include transportation, lodging, any park entrance fees, or meals.

Early Summer Weekend in Mendocino

Friday-Sunday,  2024 Date TBD - $395