Digital Photography Workshops

New Jersey Audubon has always been an organization that has helped people learn about and experience nature. However, for a long time we have also been a place where people can come to learn about art. We have our natural crafts for the home series, the Isobel Wayrick Wildlife Art Gallery, and we also offer our own digital photography workshop series. 

If you are looking for a way to beat the winter doldrums and learn more about nature photography, the digital photography workshops at Scherman Hoffman will do just that. Although they are a series, you are not required to attend every one, and you can start attending at any time. 

Here are the 2013 workshops. Pre-registration is required and you can call 908-766-5787 to sign up. You can also sign up for multiple workshops at one time. You can learn more about them at co-instructor Dave DesRochers' website.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP VI - Night Photography

Saturday January 12, 2013

10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with Roman Kurywczak

Workshop 6 will focus on techniques of photographing the night sky.  Roman Kurywczak is nationally known for his striking night photography, and will share his methods for this work, many of which he has covered in his instructional ebook, available at http://www.roaminwithroman.com/ebook.html.

Pre-register by January 5. 

Cost: $12 members, $25 nonmembers.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP VII - Landscapes

Saturday February 23, 2013

10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with Dave DesRochers

Workshop 7 will focus on techniques used to photograph landscapes, from the majestic scenery of the American West to the hidden treasures in your own back yard.  In addition to reviewing equipment selection and use, the topics of time of day, weather, composition and light will be covered.  Students will also be introduced to the methods used to create panoramas.

Pre-register by February 16.

Cost: $12 members, $25 nonmembers.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP VIII - Taking your photography to the next level

Saturday, March 16, 2013

10:00A.M. to 12:30 p.m. with Nick Palmieri

Workshop 8 will focus on in camera composition and digital editing techniques to help beginning and intermediate photographers take their photography up a level.  Nick Palmieri will discuss visualization, composition, and editing methods that will lead to more images that participants can enlarge, print, or enter in photography club competitions.

Pre-Register by March 9. 

Cost: $12 members, $25 nonmembers

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP IX - Bird photography
Saturday, April 27, 2013
10:00A.M. to 12:30 p.m. with Jim Gilbert

Workshop 9 will focus on bird photography. Birds present special photographic challenges. Most are small, distant, and rapidly moving much of the time. This workshop will deal with both the field craft needed to approach birds closely enough to photograph, as well as the technical aspects of lens and camera setting selection. The workshop will emphasize knowing the habits of your subject. .

Pre-register by April 20.
Cost: $12 members $25 nonmembers

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP X - Creative nature photography
Saturday, May 4, 2013
10:00A.M. to 12:30 p.m. with Jacki Dickert

Workshop 10 will focus on creative nature photography. Jacki will delve into “the art of seeing,” incorporating elements of design into our images, awakening the imagination, and using the camera to its fullest to create special effects. In addition, we will cover some Photoshop effects and techniques that will allow us to create unique works of art from our photos.

Pre-Register by April 27.
Cost: $12 members, $25 nonmembers.