Discover the uniqueness of New Mexico — the high desert land and light, the different cultures, mountains and missions. For this weekend you can explore the Land of Enchantment, a place of wonderful and beautiful diversity of culture, architecture and landscape.The land and light of New Mexico, which have drawn poets, artists, painters, and photographers for more than a century, will be our focus for the week. You will walk the enchanted land with photographer Craig Varjabedian, photographing a unique environment in an atmosphere of adventure and discovery. Craig has explored and photographed New Mexico for more than thirty years and will share his favorite places with you.

While based in Santa Fe, you will travel to locations within easy reach, where you will receive one-on-one field instruction in on technical and aesthetic issues. You will also participate in class sessions, in which Craig and your fellow students will share feedback on your digital images and discuss many aspects of the medium.

Topics included in this workshop:
• Composition
• Light
• Equipment logistics
• Histograms
• Creating a portfolio
• HDR (high-dynamic-range imaging)

When: July 26 – 29, 2012

Where:  Santa Fe, NM 87501

Time: varies each day

Cost: $495. tuition

Phone: 505-983-2934

Website/Blog Address: www.eloquentlight.com

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