This 2-part workshop includes a lecture and a hands-on, in-person shooting workshop at Kenneth Hahn Park.
Key Topics You’ll Master:
- Exposure: Achieve rich tonal range and vibrant colors.
- Composition: Craft immediately engaging and compelling images.
- Light: Strategic planning and effective use of natural light.
- Focusing: Precision focusing and ideal depth of field for your shots.
- Night Photography: Techniques for superior low-light imaging.
- Panoramas: Step-by-step guidance for creating successful panoramic images.
Gear Up for the Workshop:
- Lecture: Bring note-taking supplies; your camera isn’t needed, but feel free to bring it to make adjustments to your settings before our shoot.
- Hands-on Shoot (Required Gear):
- Camera: A DSLR or mirrorless camera offering full manual control (Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO).
- Long Lenses: Chris recommends a focal length between 70-400mm or longer (e.g., 70-200mm, 100-400mm, 200-500mm, or 1.6/2.0 focal extensions).
- Tripod: A sturdy tripod is essential for sharp long exposures and stability.
- Remote Shutter: A remote shutter or cable release is highly recommended to eliminate camera shake.
- Appropriate Clothing: Comfortable walking shoes and a jacket are advisable as temperatures drop after sunset. Please check the weather forecast; Chris will discuss this in the lecture.
Important Reminders:
- Be prepared for some mild walking to and from the shooting location and parking. Please wear comfortable shoes.
- The precise location for the hands-on workshop will be announced during the lecture.”
**** Please note the instructor will give the exact location of the hands-on workshop during the lecture.
Instructor Bio:
Chris Ewen Crosby is a photographer based in Long Beach, CA. Born and raised in Seal Beach, CA, he developed a love for the ocean and outdoors during his childhood. Chris was very active in sports and outdoor activities that took him from California’s oceans, through the mountains, and to the deserts. It was these formative years that sculpted his love of the beauty of the earth. He also inherited a love for teaching from his mother. It is a desire to teach, love for the outdoors, and a love for photography which shaped where Chris currently resides in his life.
By registering for this workshop, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. Click here to view our Terms and Conditions. You will be required to sign a waiver prior to the hands-on portion of this workshop. Refund requests must be made in writing at least 30 days prior to the event.