Transformational Texture Overlays - The “Dirty Pictures” workshop-March 24th, 2012
Join Jan and Dan McManus for an evening of fun and learning at Providence’s spectacular Waterfire. You will learn about low light photography and shooting “on the street.” Waterfire is a fabulous photo -op.
Coming, Spring of 2012. Call in April for dates.
Click on the photo to see student work, 2011
For students who have taken the beginners class, Crafting 101, or who consider themselves “intermediate” photographers - Join the fun! A 5 week workshop sponsored by The Circle Of Scholars at Salve Regina University. Class begins Monday, February 13th, 2012. Call 847-6650 for details.
Waterfire Photo Safari With Jan & Dan
Photography 201-Crafting Better Pictures With Your Digital Camera February 13th, 2012
For students who have taken the beginners class, Crafting 101, or who consider themselves “intermediate” photographers - Join the fun! - A 5 week workshop sponsored by Osher Life Long Learning Institute (OLLI) at University Of Rhode Island. Begins on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012 at 1 PM. Call 874.2405 for details.
Lightroom, Photoshop, or Elements -- One On One
Learn how to use these wonderful programs to their fullest. We can arrange for lessons in your home or mine, or in some other convenient location. A 2 1/2 hr. session here is $65. Call me for information at 401.783.8232
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One on One Photo Instruction - demystify your camera. Learn how to really use your camera to its fullest potential. Become the master of your point and shoot instead of a slave to it. Make pictures, don’t just take them. We will go over all of the buttons and menus until you understand what they do, and how to use them. 2+ hour session - $75. Call 249-0650 to schedule a session.
“Camera Help” --- One On One with Jan and your camera
Contact me at 401.783.8232 or janthephotoman@gmail.com
Private lessons in your home, on your computer, or down here on the lake.
Contact me at 401.793.8232 or janthephotoman@gmail.com
Light is the source of energy for the universe and is the most important technical aspect of any photograph. The word "photography" derives from Greek and means, literally, "light writing." Fancy cameras, lenses, and bags of gear are irrelevant unless you have the right light;. When a photographer has a good understanding of light, the results can be amazing. Each Saturday session includes power point inspiration, discussion, hands on demonstrations and mini-assignments.
Series Includes:
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(1)Seeing the Light
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(2)People Photography a la Natural Light
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(3) Night Light with a Digital Camera
Register for all three workshops and save.
$120 for all three workshops, or $45 for each. Register through the Newport Art Museum, 848-2787. Discounts for museum members.
“Writing With Light” - A Saturday Series for Digital Photographers-beginning Feb 25, 2012
Click on the photo for more information about each workshop in the series.
Photo above by Pablo Picaso.
These days every artist should know how to make decent copies of their art suitable for submissions to shows and exhibitions. There are three ingredients needed to make good copies with a digital camera. First, you need to know how to set your camera; second, you need to know how to light your art properly; and third, you need to adjust and manage the files on the computer. In this 3-hour workshop, you will learn all of these things and more. This is a hands-on workshop - bring your camera, instructions book, and a medium sized piece of your art, oil, watercolor, pastel, etc. Bring a sturdy tripod if you have one or you can use the instructor's. If you have a laptop with Photoshop installed, bring that, too, and follow along.
February 9th, 9:30 to 12:30.
Sponsored by The Newport Art Museum/Coleman Center.
Call 401.848.2787
Members: $65, Non-members: $80
Register by 1/26/12 and receive a 10% discount on tuition!
Copying Your 2-D Art With A Digital Camera - February 9th, 2012
“Seeing The Light” At The Wickford Art Association - begins May 5th, 2012
This workshop is about “Seeing The Light,” both literally and figuratively. Fancy cameras, lenses and tons of gear won't make you a good photographer, but shooting from your heart and using the "right" light will. Light is one the secret ingredients that make a memorable picture. We’ll address several things that go into making a “good” photograph, light being a most essential one. When a photographer has a good understanding of light, and uses it well, the results can be amazing. In this workshop you’ll learn how to use light more effectively.
We will discuss and practice making pictures in natural light, we’ll play with flash illumination and photograph at night or in low light. We’ll even use flashlights to paint with light. Of course, you’ll need to know how to set your shutter and ISO, etc, but far more important than f/stops and shutter speeds, is the feeling you wish to convey in your image. We will explore ways to make pictures that reveal something of yourself. It is my hope that besides the fun of making pictures together, and besides the techie stuff, you’ll also learn how to awaken the creativity within before you push the button. Join me for five “illuminating” weeks with your digital camera.
The workshop is appropriate for intermediate and advanced digital photographers. Sponsored by Wickford Art Association.
To register call 401.294.6840
Gift Certificates are available for any of my classes or for private instruction, a gift of knowledge. Call for a custom made certificate.
Making And Taking Pictures In The Digital Age
Begins April 3rd, 2012
Lightroom is the de facto choice for most serious photographers who wish to improve their photographs and to better organize their work. All of the images on this page and throughout my websites were processed in Lightroom. This elegant program will help you create beautiful images for exhibition and/or sharing on the Internet. Next six week session begins 9:30 AM, February 16th, 2012, at the Newport Art Museum/Coleman Center. 10% discount for early registration. Call 401.848.2787.
Lightroom For Digital Photographers - Begins February 16th, 2012
Advanced Lightroom Workshop
There are many features and routines that can speed your workflow and greatly improve your photographs. In this 3 hour studio workshop you’ll learn all the tricks and techniques. You must have some experience with this program to register. This is an advanced class.
Cost is $49 - Spring, 2012.
Date to be announced
Making Your Travel Photos Pop - Saturday, April 29th, 2012
This workshop is about shooting beyond the postcard. We'll discuss what makes a "good" photograph. Using such elements as moment, frame, light, gesture, and technique, you'll learn how to communicate the emotion you are trying to convey.
Weather permitting we'll take an imaginary "trip" together, a walk-about workshop, photographing things that catch our eye or move our hearts. Afterwards we will project and share your “travel” photos back on the big screen. Bring a bag lunch and munch during this part of the class. To register call South Kingstown Parks and Recreation at 789-9301.
