Workshops

Workshops sponsored or led by Darlene Lyon Kruse

On-location workshops.  Individual attention & assistance of local pros in helping you get your best photographs.  To register using a credit card, click on the link in each workshop.  If you prefer to pay your workshop tuition with a check, please go to the end of this page for directions. Thanks!

November 6, 2010 - Creative Photoshop Techniques - Vitaly Geyman - 1-5PM - $75. Workshop Assistant: Darlene Lyon Kruse.  Add drama & creative expression, create art from your photographs using Photoshop techniques, create your own textures, find existing textures, lighting & color effects. Requires a basic knowledge of Photoshop & a willingness to experiment. Youll need to bring a laptop with any version of Photoshop installed. Register by MasterCard/Visa at http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=210519


December 6, 2011 - Invisible Light Photography - Darlene Lyon Kruse - 6:30-9:30PM - $65. View a selection of the infrared work of modern masters & learn various options for making infrared photographs & post-processing techniques unique to infrared. Register by MasterCard/Visa at http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=211397


December 11, 2011 - Holiday Lights & Night Photography - Darlene Lyon Kruse & David Vanderlip - 4PM-7:30PM.  $75.  In downtown Ashland.  Subjects include ice skaters, holiday decorations, neon lights, car trails.  Create winter photographs that can become a holiday greeting card or fine art pieces.  Learn  painting with light and other experimental techniques for low-light situations.  Register by MasterCard/Visa at http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=204289



January 18, 2011 - Photoshop CS Basics for Outdoor Photography - Sean Bagshaw - 6:30-9:30PM - $65 for workshop alone; $90 for workshp & video tutorials. Learn to apply Photoshop CS to your outdoor, landscape & nature photography: Bridge, basic layout, tools, palettes, adjustments & filter you need to kno to get started processing your outdoor photographs using the power & precision of Photoshop CS. Register for workshop only by MasterCard/Visa at Register by MasterCard/Visa at http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=211406. Register for the workshop AND video tutorials using MasterCard/Visa at Register by MasterCard/Visa at http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=211411


February 15, 2011 - Going Beyond the Single Image: HDR, Panoramas & Focus Blending - Sean Bagshaw - 6:30-9:30 PM - $65. Explore ways to combine the information from multiple images & create a single image contaning more light range, resolution or depth of field using High Dynamic Range \(HDR), panoramas, & blending images with different focal points to create infinite depth of field. Register for this workshop by MasterCard/Visa at Register by MasterCard/Visa at http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=211405

February 27, 2011 - Digital Photography Software: The Overwhelming Choices - David Vanderlip - 10AM-2:30PM - $75. David will take you through the vast array of choices in today's photography software, discussing pros & cons of the common programs & some you may not be familiar with. We'll take a look at setting up an ideal workflow & how to be fast & efficient in image organizing & editing. Register for this workshop by MasterCard/Visa at Register by MasterCard/Visa at http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=211404

March 12, 2011 - The Winston Eye - David Lorenz Winston - 9AM-1PM - $75. David Lorenz Winston's unique vision is immediately recognizable, whether he's photographing trees against a snowy ground or ascending balloons at the Montague Balloon Festival. In this half-day workshop, David will share some of the Photoshop techniques he uses to create his award-winning images.  Reguster by MasterCard/Visa at

March 20, 2011 - Understanding the New Advanced Photography Process - David Vanderlip - 9:30AM-5:00PM - $125. This hands-on workshop lead you through the modern procrss of taking a photograph in the digital world. You'll come away with new insights, understanding & skills to enhance your workflow. Recommended for those with a good understanding of their camera's operation & exposure. Register for this workshop by MasterCard/Visa at http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=211401


To Register for a Workshop:

To pay by credit card: Register online using the specific link above for your chosen workshop(s). To pay by check: Make your check payable to Darlene Kruse, note the workshop(s) you are registering for, & mail to Darlene at P. O. Box 1004, Ashland, OR 97520. Please include your email address & contact telephone number. All workshops are held in Ashland, Oregon. Exact location & other information you need will be emailed to you one week or more before the date of your chosen workshop(s).


To register by check:  If you prefer to register & pay by check, please make your check payable to Darlene Lyon Kruse & mail it to P. O. Box 1004,  Ashland, OR 97520. Please note on your check the name of the workshop for which you are registering & include your email address for your confirmation/receipt & for important workshop information.


QUESTIONS?  NEED MORE INFORMATION?  Email Darlene Lyon Kruse at photo_art@mind.net or call 541-482-5873.