Your iPhone is always ready to capture the moments, memories, and views that make life extraordinary. This June 7 workshop, taught by Susan and Neil Silverman of silvermansphotography.com, unlocks the full potential of the device you’re probably holding right now.
The first half of the program will be held upstairs in the House of Happy Walls Museum at Jack London State Historic Park. Discussions and demonstrations will include:
- Settings & Controls – Exposure, focus, shutter speed, and filters
- Creative Techniques – Panoramas, macro photography, close-ups, portraits, and video
- Artistic Vision – Composition, storytelling, and maximizing your camera’s creative power
Participants will then head outdoors and put their newfound skills into practice, exploring the park through a “new” lens, creating stunning images with a deeper understanding of how to make iPhone photos true “keepers.”
Susan and Neil Silverman of silvermansphotography.com, have spent more than 25 years as professional photographers, instructors, and photographic tour leaders. They have taught for the Santa Fe Photo Workshops, Gualala Art Center, Santa Rosa Junior College, Pacific Northwest Art School, Pt. Reyes Field Institute, Great American Photography Workshop (GAPW), B&H Photo, PPC, PPWC, WPPI, and Better Photo, as well as many photography clubs and organizations. Their work has appeared on the cover of Outdoor Photography, and in Elle Magazine, der Spiegel, Sierra Club, The Cure, Audubon, Nikon World, the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, the San Francisco Chronicle and many more media.
Living on the North Coast, the Silvermans enjoy teaching for every level of experience or equipment, from sophisticated cameras to smartphones. As photographers they realize that the light reveals itself in meaningful ways on the camera, as a visual awakening, as an awesome moment in time and as a kindling of spirit and soul.
What to Bring:
- A fully-charged iPhone or Android phone (and a charger or power bank, just in case)
- Pen and paper for notes
- Lunch for a quick picnic
- Comfortable walking shoes (no hiking required)
- Dress in layers for the weather
No prior photography experience is needed. Android users are welcome too, but demonstrations will be on an iPhone.
Note: The morning session is reached by a narrow staircase on the second floor. Call 707-938-5216 with questions about access.
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Jack London State Historic Park
2400 London Ranch Road,
- Glen Ellen
Cost: $85