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Paul now offers digital photography training workshops in NYC

Do you want to learn how to take better photographs, or know someone that does? Perhaps you have a new D-SLR and you're taking great pictures on your camera's auto modes, but you'd like to venture into the manual modes to get creative and take your photography to a new level.

I'm now offering private one-on-one digital photography instruction in New York City. I also offer an on-location NYC workshop where we'll visit a variety of New York locations. There are several options to suit your skill level and interests.

I have an "Intro to Digital Photography" workshop which covers the basics of your D-SLR and will get you comfortable with apertures, shutter speeds, ISO, etc. You'll learn about many of your camera's features that will allow you to be far more creative in your photography. I'll also provide tips on composition so that you can capture photos with more impact. If you want to create photos with that "wow" factor, this is the workshop that will provide the foundation.

For those already comfortable with their camera, I cover more advanced topics as well, including:

* Night and low-light photography
* HDR (High Dynamic Range) Photography
* Challenging Light Situations (High contrast scenes, backlit subjects, fast-moving subjects, etc.)

For photographers living in NYC or those visiting, I offer on-location photo workshops where we'll visit several New York locations. I'll help you make the most of these photographic opportunities and you'll capture New York scenes that you'll want to frame. Locations can include Rockefeller Center, the Brooklyn Bridge, South Street Seaport, Times Square, Central Park, Grand Central Station, the Lower East Side, the Financial District, etc.

The cost of all workshops is $100 per hour for private one-on-one instruction.

If you want to take your photography to a new level, or want to give a gift to someone who has a passion for photography, I'd love to help.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have or to inquire about availability by using the contact page on my website (link below).   Additional workshop details are also below in the "Workshop Outline" section.

http://www.timpaphotography.com/

I've also created an app for iPhone, Android, and iPod Touch which teaches you photography -- more info can be found here:

Photography Trainer for iPhone and Android

The app covers many of the principles I go over in my workshops.

To keep up-to-date with the latest photo additions and other topics, you can also become a fan at my Photography Facebook page at:

Paul Timpa Photography's Facebook Page

If you'd like to purchase prints or stock photography licenses for my photos (for advertising and editorial use), please visit:

http://www.timpaphotography.com/purchase

Best,
Paul

Workshop Requirements:

No prior photography experience is necessary for the "Intro to Digital Photography" workshop. The only requirements are:

* Participants should have a Digital SLR-Camera with a lens (preferably one that zooms to various focal lengths, but not necessary) and manual controls for aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.

* Due to the wide variety of camera brands and models, participants should learn how to adjust the manual settings (shutter speed, aperture, ISO) prior to attending the workshop. If the instruction manual is available for your camera, it is recommended you bring it with you.

About Paul

Paul is a professional photographer focused on Travel Photography, Architecture, and Interiors / Real Estate.

His work has been published in several magazines, such as Condé Nast Traveler, Digital Camera, and Shutterbug. His photographs have been used in advertising campaigns in storefronts including Liberty Travel, and he has sold over 2,000 travel stock images for use in advertising and publishing.

Workshop Outline

1) You make the choice!
* Why YOU want to be in control of how your pictures look – don’t leave it to your camera to decide…

2) What do all these modes and settings do?
* The difference between your camera’s Auto modes and the Manual Modes

3) The Exposure Triangle:
a. Aperture
b. Shutter Speed
c. ISO
* How do they work together?
* Getting the right exposure

4) Aperture
a. What is it, and what do all these numbers mean?
b. How does it affect my pictures?
* Getting that nice background blur
* Pin-sharp pictures

5) Shutter Speed
a. What is it, and how can I use it creatively?
* Freeze action!
* Creative motion shots
b. The key to sharp pictures (no more blurry shots!)

6) ISO
a. What you need to know about ISO
* Digital Noise
* Shutter Speeds

7) Using Flash
a. When to use flash
b. When not to use flash
c. Flash exposure compensation

8) Focal length and zoom ranges
a. How does focal length affect my pictures?
* Bringing backgrounds closer and cutting out clutter
* Exaggerating perspective

9) Compositional Pointers
a. Rule of Thirds
b. Leading Lines
c. Patterns
d. Natural Frames