"Picture Perfect Weekend Workshops" by Todd & Brad Reed Photography

The workshops are designed to teach people how to "see the world in photographs." Todd and Brad Reed cover many technical aspects of photography (include shutter speed, F-stops and aperture, ISO, depth of field, etc.) and they teach people how to make better choices with their own cameras. Todd and Brad also spend a lot of time teaching people how to break down a photograph into all of its technical and artistic elements. The workshops will also focus on the art/vision side of photography and provide you with more choices/building blocks to create great art. Todd and Brad will teach you the 20 artistic elements they use when they are in the field "making" their photographs. The weekend workshops are great for a total beginner with a 'point and shoot' camera or a seasoned professional who is looking for a different perspective. All ages and abilities are welcomed. The Reed's will share all of their secrets on every aspect of their photography business and how they shoot. Any film or digital camera is accepted. Just bring your camera manual.

2010 Picture Perfect Weekends

September 24-26, 2010
October 8-10, 2010
October 29-31, 2010

What to Bring to the Picture Perfect Weekend Workshop:

•At least 6 different prints (any size) of your best work for critique. These must be printed out on paper or photo paper. They can get your favorite shots, even if they didn't turn out. We can help you figure out what went wrong.
•A camera (film or digital) and instruction manual.
•Bring lots of batteries for your own kind of camera. Remember that cool evenings on Lake Michigan can eat up battery life.
•A working tripod that works with your own camera would be strongly advised.
•Dress for the elements. It can get pretty cool on Lake Michigan, even during the summer.
•Good hiking shoes for walking in the sand and on the waters edge is recommended for people who get cold feet. Waterproof boots are recommended.
•A good hat that you can put in your pocket and taken out in case you need to protect yourself from the winds coming off of Lake Michigan.
•And of course gloves that are easy to take on and off while you are taking pictures is also recommended.
You never know what the weather will be like on the shores of Lake Michigan. Hopefully it will be warm and beautiful, but if not, it is worth it to be prepared. The Reed's shoot in almost any weather and the best shots usually come during storms!

Read about the 365 Project going on all this year by Todd and Brad Reed.