Anderson Ranch Arts Center Workshop Catalogs 2010-2014 | Page 27

Blake Fitch, Katie in Red Towel (detail)

Derek Johnston, Elks from NWR Pyramid

Mark Klett, Mid Day Suns

July 29 - August 2

August 3

the next step

Digital Photography
Field Workshop 

August 5 - 9

Blake Fitch

Derek Johnston  7 am - 4 pm

Mark Klett

SKILL LEVEL: II - III

SKILL LEVEL: Open to all

SKILL LEVEL: III - IV

CONCEPT:  Building on the foundation covered
in Introductory Digital Photography, this course
reviews the basics of photography, assists students in becoming more comfortable with camera
functions, and introduces new technical and conceptual skills. Topics covered included: advanced
camera functions, an introduction to the use of
flash, user-friendly lighting techniques, compositional elements of photography, and shooting
a thematic series. Daily critique and shooting
sessions in the picturesque Rocky Mountains
address technical and aesthetic considerations,
with an aim to inspire and challenge students to
make conscious decisions as they use their cameras to produce compelling photographs.

CONCEPT: Spend a dynamic day photographing
some of the most scenic landscapes in the
Rocky Mountains: sites near Aspen and Snowmass with mountain views, sparkling streams,
a multitude of wildflowers and 100-year-old
artifacts from bygone mining days. This “photographer’s dream tour” reveals many possibilities that may be revisited later with in-depth
visual exploration.

CONCEPT: This workshop investigates different
ways of representing time in photographs. Photography is a medium particularly well suited
to exploring time: the passage of time, measurement of time, changes brought by time’s
passage, and the duration of experiences. We
delve into the meaning of time as conveyed by
photographs produced through independent
and collaborative works. Mark shares methods
used in his projects and addresses ideas of
time on a human scale, engaging our participation in, and observation of, our daily lives.

Digital Photography: 

MEDIA & TECHNIQUES: Digital camera with manual
exposure capabilities, compatible flash, Adobe
Lightroom to import, view and critique images.
ACTIVITIES: Interactive classroom sessions and
daily shooting assignments that build on the
day’s lessons provide a deeper understanding
of the tools and techniques available in digital
photography. We learn to create more confident and thoughtful photographs.
FACULTY: Blake Fitch has photographed extensively in the U.S. and Central and South America, receiving numerous grants including support from Kodak and Calumet Photographic.
Her work is held in a number of museum collections, including the Museum of Fine Arts,
Houston, the George Eastman House of Photography and the Worcester Art Museum.

www.blakefitchphotos.com
Tuition: $1145  OR  Tuition + Studio Support Donation: $1345
Studio Fee: $100 Code: P0918 Enrollment Limit 10

MEDIA & TECHNIQUES:  Digital cameras, onsite critiques and group discussions on high
dynamic range techniques; black & white conversion, lens filters and identifying best times
of day for working on-site.
ACTIVITIES: Derek introduces the historical and
scenic significance of each location and works
with each student throughout the day. Students spend at least an hour at each site, with
driving and hiking times kept to a minimum.
FACULTY:  Derek Johnston is an associate professor and program director in the Professional
Photography Program at Colorado Mountain
College. His fine-art landscape work has been
exhibited across the country in venues including the Museum of Contemporary Photography in Chicago. He has been honored with a
Colorado Council on the Arts Grant in Visual
Arts and is featured in the acclaimed anthology, “Photography’s Multiple Roles: Art, Market, Document, Science,” published by the
Museum of Contemporary Phot