Photo Schools

[Shelbell82]

I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask this or not, but I was wondering if anyone knew of any Photo classes coming through Texas any time soon.* (Kind of like Nikon School or similar type classes)* Please let me know.*

Now that I think about it, I am willing to travel so if anyone knows of a site or has the information on any advanced classes on photo stuff PLEASE SHARE!!* ** If this is the wrong place to post this question, then please tell me where I should go to post it.

Thanks,
Michele

~If a picture is worth a thousand words, then I don't plan on shutting up any time soon!

[JDArt]

Hey, Michele. This is as good a place as any to ask. There are quite a few texans in these here parts, so maybe someone will know.

[JKSeidel]

You might want to touch base every so often with these sites:

http://www.photoshopuser.com/

and

http://www.ppa.com/

Adobe sponsors instructional tours several times a year that include not only PS techniques but also photographer oriented classes. Many times I've noticed Texas dates. Photoshop World being held here in Miami this year is offering two shoots the day before the convention starts (one nature and the other urban) with instruction. The PPA also has some of its own classes. Not sure if any are held in Texas. The PPA also lists some classes/tours not directly sponsored by the PPA but of high quality. You can also check out the National Geographic site, they have instructional tours. Various camera manufacturers also do tours with classes, check your manufacturer's site to see if they sponsor anything. B&H holds classes at random times throughout the year, but those are mostly in NYC. You might want to check your local camera stores to see if they sponsor anything in your area. Local camera clubs can also be a good source of classes. Also, local colleges and environmental/nature groups hold classes, workshops, etc. some of which are photography oriented.

HTH,

Jeffrey

[Mr. Pickles]

Shelbell82,

How about these?

Big Bend with David Muench; April 20-26, 2006 (David is very good)
http://www.arizonahighways.com/page....shps&nav=photo

Another going on the same time (but shorter) at Big Bend.
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedi...?req=20060306b

If you want to travel, and can pretty soon, this is one I was considering but couldn't make it work...
http://mentorseries.americanphotomag...&section_id=21

I'd like to go to Texas to shot some, but never get around to it. I think the first one woul dbe great, but probably expensive. David Muench isn't bad with a camera. Maybe he post processes a lot If I ever get down that way, I'll let you know.

[Mr. Pickles]

Opps, forogt one. There is a Nikon School in Dallas on March 25th. Nikon Schools are a one-day deal, so maybe that is what you want to get your tiny feet wet, and learn what to expect and what not to?

http://www.nikonschool.com/schedules_sop.html

[Shelbell82]

Thanks for all the help. I'll definitely bee looking into all of the suggestions and hopefully getting my job to pay for it all!!

[JKSeidel]

Mr. Pickles' response made me think of a few more possibilities (especially if you can get work to subsidize you). There are a few photographers with national/international recognition that run teaching excursions. Michael Reichmann of Luminous Landscape, Moose Peterson, and Art Morris are three names that come to mind without stretching my limited brain cell(s) too much. I'm sure there are others. I'm still regretting not having enough cash to be able to sign up for Mr. Reichmann's trip to the Antartic. Especially after seeing some of the shots taken there. Art Morris (Birds as Art) seems to be all over the place with teaching trips. One caveat though. Many of these notables are also into selling equipment along with teaching. Make sure you can resist their digs at your pocketbook beyond instruction.

http://luminous-landscape.com/
http://www.birdsasart.com/index.html
http://www.moosepeterson.com/home.html

They primarily focus on nature/landscape photography. If that isn't your interest, some newspaper photographers run urban shoot workshops. I'm sure there are many photojournalistic style photographers that run similar outings/classes. It's just more difficult to market an excursion to an impoverished urban environment than a trip to Kenya.

[Bobj616]

You may want to check* on line for the Texas PPA* .Seems like they have a lot of stuff going on in Austin at different times of the year.* That isnt too far from you is it?* I know it is quite a trip from the far east (Texas ) where I am. Bob

[Shelbell82]

Thanks, I'll check that out. Austin is about 4 hours from me waaaaay over in West Texas!!!