Keep Up, Minnesota! http://glimpsesofsoul.org/mnphoto a listing of local photo events Mon, 26 May 2008 21:04:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 en Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts Competition Registration http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/KeepUpMinnesota/~3/298620553/ http://glimpsesofsoul.org/mnphoto/2008/05/26/minnesota-state-fair-fine-arts-competition-registration/#comments Mon, 26 May 2008 21:04:44 +0000 mk http://glimpsesofsoul.org/mnphoto/?p=26 Registration for the Fine Arts Competition at the Minnesota State Fair is open until July 14th.

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Learn the basics of the Raw Converter, the power of masks, and the 5 basic adjustment layers for photographers. Plus a couple of little tricks thrown in for good measure. This meetup has a fee of $25 payable to AC Johnson Photography at the time of the workshop.

Cost: $25
Location: University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, MN

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See rehabilitated raptors returned to the wild. Injured wild birds of prey that have been treated and rehabilitated by the Raptor Center at the University Of Minnesota will be released into Hyland Lake Park Reserve.

Come and win a chance to release one of the raptors. See live raptors on display. Enjoy nature crafts and activities that make learning about raptors fun. Listen to the music of award-winning recording artist Michael Monroe. Sponsored by Three Rivers Park District and The Raptor Center, this event is free and open to all ages.

Cost: free
Location: Hyland Lake Park Reserve - Bloomington, MN

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Set on the scenic shores of Lake Superior, from Gooseberry Falls to Split Rock Lighthouse, this intensive and highly personal 3-day workshops is designed to build your vision, creativity and technical ability through development of foundation concepts for digital landscape photography.

Cost: $450 (does not include room and board)
Location: Grand Superior Ldoge, Two Harbors, MN

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Unravel the mysteries of digital photography with Ralph Lee Hopkins and Bob Krist as they explain the nuts and bolts of this exciting technology — from choosing the right camera to developing your own workflow to strategies for covering your travel destination. Learn the secrets of these two top nature and travel photographers and get lots of useful, real-world advice to help make the most of the potential of digital photography while avoiding the pitfalls and exploding the the myths that surround the medium. This seminar is intended for amateur to advanced amateur photographers new to digital or considering making the switch from film to digital capture. Using a slide show/lecture format, Ralph and Bob will help ease your transition into the digital world.

Cost: $195 (includes lunch)
Location: TBD

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Every so often we will have a meet up to view an Instructional/Inspirational DVD. We have a room reserved at The Park Tarvern in St. Louis Park, that can fit about 30 people.

Location: The Park Tarvern in St. Louis Park
Cost: $5

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West Photo presents a class for new DSLR photographers who want to avoid bad habits and start their businesses on the right foot. Taught by professional photographer Christopher Grey, author of Master Lighting Guide for Portrait Photographers and numerous other books.

Cost: $50
Location: 124 East Hennepin Avenue (across the street from West Photo)

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Date: TBD
Cost: $50
Location: 1620 Central Avenue NE, just northeast of Downtown Minneapolis

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Intermediate Portraiture and Studio Photography will cover more advanced lighting setups and studio techniques including shooting tethered to a computer. You will work with a live model and direct them.

Cost: $125
Location: 1620 Central Avenue NE, just northeast of Downtown Minneapolis

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I put this site together and then wasn’t sure I actually wanted to continue on with it but it looks like I may have already attracted some subscribers without even really releasing the site…are you lurking out there? So maybe I’ll give it a shot for awhile.
TJ Asher’s Introduction to Portraiture and Studio Photography will cover basic lighting setups, basic posing techniques, and introduce you to the studio environment where you have full creative control.

Cost: $75
Location: 1620 Central Avenue NE, just northeast of Downtown Minneapolis
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