This introduction to portrait retouching will give participants an opportunity to see the power of both Lightroom and Photoshop for retouching of portraits. We will look at a range of techniques from local adjustment brushes in Lightroom to using tools in photoshop like neural filters, the healing brush, and frequency separation.
This 60-90 minute class is ideal for beginner to intermediate Lightroom and Photoshop users who want to up their retouching skills.
CLASS BONUS – All attendees will get free photoshop actions including frequency separation and the SMS Magic Retouch action.
When: Sunday, December 4 from 1PM – 2:30PM
Where: Sean Murphy Studios at Roberson Museum
In the Carriage House across from the Roberson entrance on the second floor.
Our first Educational “In Person” meeting. Learn how/where to print, mat, and frame your photos. Come join beginner and experienced photographers for an evening of learning and fun.
This class will be an introductory look at using studio strobes. We will demonstrate different strobe models from entry-level to professional-grade models and a variety of lighting modifiers for these strobes. We will examine the different looks you can achieve using umbrellas, softboxes, beauty dishes, grids, gels, and reflectors. We will also look at lighting setups ranging from a single light to a four-light setup.
This 60-90 minute class will be great for anyone looking to start or improve their use of studio lighting.
When: Sunday, November 6 from 1PM – 2:30PM
Where: Sean Murphy Studios at Roberson Museum
In the Carriage House across from the Roberson entrance on the second floor.
Cost: $10 for Roberson Members; $20 for Not-Yet-Members
Adding light can be the key to improving your photography and using an on-camera flash can be the most cost-effective and easiest way to do it. We will look at using a flash directly on your subject and bouncing off surfaces. We will demonstrate lighting modifiers for flashes and look at flash and camera settings.
This 60-90 minute class is ideal for photographers of all levels who would like to improve their photography.
When: Sunday, October 9 from 1PM – 2:30PM
Where: Sean Murphy Studios at Roberson Museum
In the Carriage House across from the Roberson entrance on the second floor.
Cost: $10 for Roberson Members; $20 for Not-Yet-Members
Soon the temperatures will drop and the days will get shorter. It’s time to learn how to get better sports shots for the fall and winter sports. Football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, swimming and diving, and ice hockey, amongst others, will be covered. We will go over camera and lens choices, camera settings, where to position yourself for the best shots, and how to anticipate the classic moments.
This 60-90 minute class is ideal for anyone of any level who wants to improve their sports photography.
When: Sunday, September 18 from 3PM- 4:30PM
Where: Sean Murphy Studios
Cost: $10 for Roberson Members; $20 for Not-Yet-Members
Using manual mode in a camera gives the most control of your exposure. In this class, we will dive into the exposure triangle and learn how to balance shutter speed, aperture, and ISO to tailor the look of your photos.
This 60-90 minute class is ideal for beginner and intermediate photographers who want to take their photography to the next level.
When: Sunday, August 7 from 1PM – 2:30PM
Where: Roberson Museum, First Floor Carousel Theater
Cost: $10 for Roberson Members ;$20 for Not-Yet-Members
Gallery Show during the Afton Arts & Crafts Festival, August 20-21, 9am-4pm, at The Hub on Main Street in the Village, Afton, NY 13730. Festival is hosted by the Greater Afton Area Chamber of Commerce. Awards provided by Blick Art Materials.
Afton Arts & Crafts Festival, August 20-21, 9am-4pm, featuring artisans with hand-crafted treasures including pottery, plants, photography, quilts, woodcarvings, resin creations… 6 bands, 2 DJs, food vendors, vintage cars, judged art contest, student art show, a magician and more. It’s all FREE! At Afton Village and the Fairgrounds, exit 7 off I-88 and Route 41.
April showers have brought May flowers and it is now time to photograph them. In this class, we will discuss camera and lens choices, scouting locations, composition, camera settings, and editing of flower and plant photography.
This 60-90 minute class is ideal for anyone of any level who wants to improve their flower photography.