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OUR
MISSION
N e w s pac e C e n t e r f o r P h oto g r a p h y
is an educational and cultural nonprofit dedicated to promoting
photographic education and appreciation to the public, as well as
providing a space for building a community where photo enthusiasts
can learn, create, discuss, and show their work.
THANK YOU
YOUR
MEMBERSHIP
YO U R N EWSPACE M E M B ERSH I P
is a direct
investment in Portland’s creative community. Members help support
Newspace’s scholarship fund, exhibition programming, artist lectures,
facilities, and much more. Members also receive discounts with our
generous business sponsors. Join us.
PIXEL LEVEL (for ar tists/students) $40
• Entry into our Members’ Showcase, a yearly juried show
• Admission for one to members-only events/workshops
SPY CAMERA LEVEL (basic) $50
• All of the above plus:
• 10% discount on hourly darkroom rates
• 10% discount on hourly digital lab rates
TOY CAMERA LEVEL $125 (or $10.42/month)
• All of the above plus:
• 10-20% discounts with our business sponsors
• 10% discount on regular classes & hourly studio rates
• One free entry into our Annual Juried Exhibition
• 10% off digital or darkroom hourly blocks
PRESS CAMERA LEVEL $300 (or $25/month)
• All of the above plus:
• 10% discount on special workshops
• 15% discount on hourly studio rates
• 20% discount on hourly digital lab & darkroom rates
• Limited edition Newspace retrospective gallery book
• Access to Newspace’s Chinese Gardens day pass
PANORAMA CAMERA LEVEL $500 (or $41.67/month)
• All of the above plus:
• 20% discount on regular classes
• Annual portfolio review with Newspace curatorial staff
MAMMOTH PLATE LEVEL $1000 (or $83.33/month)
• All of the above plus:
• Invitations to dinner events with visiting artists
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about newspace
DIGITAL SCANNING & PRINTING LABS
PROFESSIONAL LIGHTING STUDIO
GANG & PRIVATE DARKROOMS
BEGINNING TO ADVANCED CLASSES
Newspace Center for Photography is Oregon’s premier photography education center. With
state-of-the-art digital labs, black and white darkrooms, and a professional lighting studio,
as well as a full roster of photography classes, Newspace is equipped to help you take your
photography to the next level.
All facilities are available for rent at affordable, hourly rates. Digital labs, darkrooms, and the
lighting studio come fully outfitted with top-of-the-line hardware and software. Rental rates
and equipment details may be found online at www.newspacephoto.org/facilities.
Our classes are capped at 10-12 students. Small class sizes give students more attention and
hands-on time than traditional schools. Newspace teachers are professional educators and
photographers at the top of their fields locally and nationally. Our goal is to provide the very
best in photography education for the regional community. Join us.
HOURS ■ LOCATION ■ CONTACT
Monday–Thursday 10:00am–10:30pm
Friday–Sunday 10:00am–6:00pm (First Fridays –9pm)
Location: 1632 SE 10th Avenue
Phone: 503-963-1935
Web: www.newspacephoto.org
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News & events
WELCOME TO DIRECTOR TRICIA HOFFMAN
We’re pleased to welcome new Director Tricia Hoffman to the Newspace family. Tricia brings
a wide range of development and photographic experience to her new position at the Center.
10 th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Newspace turns 10 this October! To celebrate, we’re hosting an Anniversary Celebration and
Reception on Friday, October 5th from 6-9pm. Join us.
CALL FOR ENTRIES: ANNUAL MEMBERS’ SHOWCASE
Our annual celebration of member talent is coming up. Newspace members at any level may
enter for a chance to exhibit in the Newspace gallery in October. Entries are due by Monday,
August 27th. See details online.
MENTORSHIP PROGRAM & ONE-ON-ONE TRAINING
Mentorships and One-On-One Training sessions are available for those interested in
customizing their photography education. See inside (or online) for details.
NEWSPACE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Beginning in January 2013, Newspace will offer a certificate program in photography. Keep
an eye out for this exciting upcoming program.
LECTURE: THE ART OF COLLECTING
Peter Johnson, Founder/Director of Captured Global, will give a lively presentation on the
value of pictures as a collectible art form. Tuesday, October 16th at 7pm. Free.
NEW IMACON & NIKON SCANNERS
Newspace has added an Imacon Flextight scanner and a Nikon Coolscan 8000 to our new,
expanded digital lab space. These scanners are capable of extremely high-resolution negative
and slide scans. Please call to reserve.
FREE MEMBERS’ WORKSHOPS
How to Print with Lightroom 4
Sunday, September 30th 1–3pm
(with Mark Fitzgerald)
Please call to R.S.V.P.
How to Shoot Travel Like a Pro
Thursday, November 8th 7–9pm
(with Pete Stone)
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PRIVATE TRAINING
MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
Mentorship is a special opportunity to work one-on-one with a talented artist and educator
to further your photographic vision and goals. Mentorships offer a supportive, collaborative
environment in which to advance your photography. Whether you are interested in working
towards an exhibition of your work, publishing a book, preparing for a Masters of Fine Arts
degree, or starting your own photography business, a mentorship can be an invaluable tool
in helping you realize your goals.
Students will have one-hour phone, Skype, or in-person consultations with mentors every
three weeks. Students will receive valuable advice, guidance, and feedback from mentors
as they progress towards their set goals. Mentorship sessions will also include assignments
tailored to further students’ education and in-depth critiques of work in progress. Contact
Newspace Program Director Laura Valenti Jelen for an initial consultation.
[email protected]
FULL YEAR
(17 sessions)
$1,915
SIX MONTH
(8 sessions)
$900
ONE-ON-ONE TRAINING
Newspace offers customized, one-on-one training for students interested in tailoring their
photography education to their needs. Individual workshops can be offered on a wide range
of hands-on topics including digital processes, lighting, darkroom, business strategies, and
more. Workshops will be held in Newspace’s state-of-the-art facilities and will be designed
to best meet your goals and educational needs. Contact Newspace Operations Manager
Nina Johnson for an initial consultation. [email protected]
ONE-ON-ONE $90/hour
-or WITH A FRIEND $45/hour each
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SPECIAL WORKSHOP
ERNESTO BAZAN:
Por tfolio Building Intensive
Wor kshop:
Friday & Saturday,
11/16 & 11/17 10am–6pm
$450 (L3-4)
Internationally acclaimed photographer Ernesto Bazan leads this special two-day workshop on
building and editing a cohesive photography portfolio. The portfolio is the centerpiece of any
photographer’s repertoire. Every serious photographer must have a defined, well-produced body
of work in order to be considered for publication or exhibition. In this class, you’ll gain invaluable
perspective on the editing process as you work to refine your own portfolio.
Editing can often be the photographer’s Achilles heel. The challenges abound: sometimes strong
images must be culled to clarify the overall intent of a body of work, weak and repetitive images
must be removed so they don’t dilute the effect of stronger images, and above all, the photographer’s
vision must be highly developed. This workshop is an opportunity to focus intensively on these
issues with one of the leading photographers of our day.
Ernesto will look at each student’s best images and any projects in-process. The emphasis will be
on building a portfolio of images that defines you as a photographer. Ernesto will show examples of
successful and unsuccessful editing, and discuss how to distill each photographer’s vision into the
strongest portfolio possible. This class is for intermediate to advanced photographers with portfolios
already in progress.
About
Ernesto Bazan was born in Palermo, Italy in 1959. He received his first camera when he was 14 years
old and began photographing daily life in his native city and in the rural areas of Sicily. Photography
has been more than a profession for Bazan—it has been a true passion and a mission in his life.
Bazan has published several books: The Perpetual Past, Passing Through, The First Twenty Years,
Island, and Molo Nord. He has exhibited in Europe, Latin America, and the United States.
Ernesto Bazan’s photographs have been collected by museums and private collectors, including the
Museum of Modern Art and the International Center for Photography in New York, the San Francisco
Museum of Modern Art, the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, the Center for Documentary Studies
at Duke University, the Southeast Museum of
Photography in Daytona, the Fondazione Italiana
della Fotografia in Turin, the Biblioteque Nationale
in Paris, and the Musee Rattau in Arles. In 2002,
Bazan created his own photographic workshops
with special emphasis on Latin America. Several
hundred students have studied with him in the last
six years. He lives in Veracruz, Mexico.
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Please visit our website for extended
course descriptions, instructor bios,
and added programming.
LEARNING TO USE YOUR
DIGITAL SLR (OR EVF) (L1)
Section 1: Saturday, 9/8 12–5pm
Section 2: Saturday, 9/22 12–5pm
Section 3: Sunday, 9/30 10am–3pm
Section 4: Friday, 10/19 10am–3pm
Section 5: Sunday, 10/21 12–5pm
Section 6: Sunday, 10/28 10am–3pm
Section 7: Friday, 11/9 10–3pm
Section 8: Saturday, 11/10 12–5pm
$85
Do you have a digital single lens reflex (DSLR)
or electronic viewfinder (EVF) camera with
more bells and whistles than you know what
to do with? Meet the challenge head-on with
this one-day workshop focusing on basic and
intermediate controls for your digital camera.
An in-depth review of camera controls and
settings will put you in the driver’s seat with
your camera. As a knowledge of manualmode camera operation is assumed for
most of our other classes, this workshop is a
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recommended prerequisite for those new to
digital photography. Students must have digital cameras with shutter speed and aperture controls to take
this class. Students should bring cameras and manuals.
Section 1 & 2 Instructor: Mike Vraneza
Section 3 & 6 Instructor: Jason Kaplan
Section 4 & 7 Instructor: Stu Mullenberg
Section 5 & 8 Instructor: Susan Bein
FUNDAMENTALS OF PHOTOGRAPHY
(L1)
Section 1: Five Wednesdays, 9/5 – 10/3 7:15–9:15pm & field trip Saturday, 9/29 11am–2pm
Section 2: Five Tuesdays, 9/18 – 10/16 7:15–9:15pm & field trip Sunday, 10/7 9am–12pm
Section 3: Five Fridays, 10/5 – 11/2 10am–12pm & field trip Sunday, 10/28 9am–12pm
Section 4: Saturday & Sunday, 10/6 & 10/7 10am–5pm (weekend intensive)
$250
Section 5: Five Mondays, 10/22 – 11/19 7:15–9:15pm & field trip Saturday, 11/17 11am–2pm
(Learn the fundamentals on the road! See Photography 101: Women’s Retreat in the Field Trips section)
If you’re just starting out with photography, it helps to have a firm handle on the basics. This in-depth
class will give you the solid foundation you need to maximize your success as a shooter. You’ll learn
how to operate your digital camera in manual mode for better control over your images and how light,
color, and tonality work together to create strong shots. You’ll also learn key compositional guidelines
that will help you better design and structure your photos. Fun, hands-on opportunities, including a
photo field trip, combined with technical and conceptual guidance from a talented pro will get you on
your way towards an informed mastery of the medium. Students must have digital cameras with shutter
speed and aperture controls to take this class.
Section 1 & 5 Instructor: Mike Vraneza
Section 2 & 3 Instructor: Zeb Andrews
Section 4 Instructor: Jason Kaplan
FUNDAMENTALS 2: BEYOND THE BASICS
(L2-3)
Section 1: Five Thursdays, 10/4 – 11/1 7:15–9:15pm & field trip Sunday, 10/28 2–5pm
Section 2: Saturday & Sunday, 11/10 & 11/11 10am–5pm (weekend intensive)
$250
Now that you’ve got the basics down, it’s a great time to fine-tune your skills and gain more
confidence with your camera. This follow-up class is designed to give you more hands-on practice
as you further expand your understanding of photography. You’ll learn more advanced techniques
for making your pictures shine, and you’ll have a chance to work with lighting and experiment with
portraiture, macro imaging, and more. Class will also include a look at different digital imaging
programs, including Photoshop, so you can be more informed about important software choices.
Throughout class, you’ll receive the technical and conceptual guidance you need to take that next
step with your photography. Creative assignments, instructional demos, a photo field trip, and
plenty of hands-on practice will get you off and running. Students must be able to use cameras in
manual mode to take this class.
Section 1 Instructor: Zeb Andrews
Section 2 Instructor: Jason Kaplan
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CREATIVE CAMERA TECHNIQUES (L2)
Section 1: Sunday, 10/14 12–5pm
Section 2: Sunday, 11/18 12–5pm
$85
If you’ve got shutter speed and aperture under your belt
but need some practice to make perfect, this class is a
great chance to solidify your skills. You’ll learn how to
use manual camera controls to enhance your creativity
and open new doors with your photography. Class
will cover long exposures, photographing in low light,
blurring and stopping motion, and creating images with
a beautiful, shallow depth of field to bring out specific
details in your shots. You’ll also learn how and when to
use a tripod for greater stability, and how to override
technically “correct” settings to unleash your creativity
and still maintain control over your final product. An
ideal class for those looking to broaden their view of
the basics, this class is a recommended follow-up to our
popular intro classes, Learning to Use Your Digital SLR/
EVF or Fundamentals. Students must have digital cameras
with shutter speed and aperture controls to take this class.
Section 1 & 2 Instructor: Zeb Andrews
Susan Bein
PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS
(L1)
Six Thursdays, 9/20 – 11/1 7:15–9:15pm (no class 10/11)
$250
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to navigate the wide
world of Photoshop Elements to upload and enhance your digital images. Elements is a simpler,
more user-friendly edition of the full Photoshop program—and it’s more affordable, too. You’ll
work with your own images as you learn to control key elements like contrast, sharpness, and color.
You’ll also learn to solve common problems with handy retouching and image-editing tools. Pro
photographer Mike Vraneza will walk you through the program and show you how to make the most
of your images. Students must have fundamental computer skills to take this class.
Instructor: Mike Vraneza
BASIC PHOTOSHOP
(L1)
Section 1: Four Tuesdays, 9/11 – 10/2 6:30–9:30pm
Section 2: Four Tuesdays, 10/23 – 11/13 6:30–9:30pm
Section 3: Saturday & Sunday, 10/27 & 10/28 10am–5pm
$250
If you’re new to digital photography, or if you’re self-taught and want to fill the gaps in your
knowledge, an expert guide is an invaluable resource. In this hands-on beginning-level class, you’ll
learn how to take advantage of Photoshop’s fabulous bag of tricks as you set the foundation for
an easy, efficient digital workflow. You’ll
learn to organize, size, and save your
images, work with RAW files, use layers,
make tonal corrections, retouch, and much
more. Learning Photoshop will literally
revolutionize your photography. If you’re
fed up with the limitations of entry-level
programs like iPhoto or Picasa, or suspect
you’re doing things the hard way and want
to take the next step, this class is a must.
Both instructors are Adobe Certified
Photoshop Experts.
Section 1 & 2 Instructor: Susan Bein
Section 3 Instructor: Mark Fitzgerald
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INTERMEDIATE PHOTOSHOP (L2–4)
Saturday & Sunday, 11/3 & 11/4 10–5pm
$250
If you’re ready to step up your skill level with Photoshop
and gain greater control over your image editing, this
class is a must. Adobe Certified Photoshop Expert Susan
Bein will help you move beyond the basics as you learn
to master the program. Working hands-on with your
own images, you’ll learn to non-destructively control
every aspect of your files, including exposure, contrast,
color, focus, and sharpening. You’ll also learn to work
with masking techniques and Photoshop’s time-saving
Automate functions, which enable you to create digital
contact sheets, batch process images, and auto crop and
straighten multiple-image scans. In-depth tutorials,
helpful handouts, and valuable direction and feedback
from a pro make this class a fantastic follow-up to our
Basic Photoshop class. Required prerequisite: Basic
Photoshop or instructor’s consent. Instructor: Susan Bein
INTRODUCTION TO LIGHTROOM 4
(L1)
Section 1: Saturday & Sunday, 10/6 & 10/7 10am–5pm
$295
Section 2: Six Mondays, 10/8 – 11/12 6:30–9:30pm
In this class, you’ll learn how Lightroom 4’s innovative,
intuitive tools can help you organize, professionally
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edit, and output your images without ever opening them in
Photoshop. You’ll work hands-on with your own images as you learn to navigate the “ins” and “outs” of
the program and use it to your best advantage. Adobe Certified Photoshop Expert Mark Fitzgerald will
give in-depth demonstrations of Lightroom’s different modules and walk you step-by-step through the
bevy of post-processing tools available in the program. You’ll also learn about the exciting new features in
Lightroom 4. Instructor: Mark Fitzgerald
THE FINE ART OF DIGITAL PRINTING
(L2–4)
Six Wednesdays, 9/12 – 10/17 6:30–9:30pm
$295
In this class, fine-art photographer Ron Kaplan will
introduce you to the wide world of digital printing
techniques and discuss different tools and methods for
making your prints shine. You’ll work hands-on with
your own images as you learn to gain tonal control and
make prints that match your monitor and your artistic
vision. You’ll also have a chance to work with some of the
finest quality digital papers available, so you can better
decide which materials to use with your own work. You’ll
leave class with a greater understanding of fine-art digital
printing techniques and some beautiful prints to show for
your efforts. Required prerequisite: Basic Photoshop (not
Elements) or instructor’s consent. Instructor: Ron Kaplan
ALTERNATIVE DIGITAL PRINTING
Four Wednesdays, 10/24 – 11/14 6:30–9:30pm
(L3–4)
$275
This new, expanded class is an introduction to
alternative digital printing techniques for photographers
already versed in traditional digital printing. Master
printer Ron Kaplan will discuss and demonstrate some
unique options for photographers looking to broaden
their view of the basics. You’ll learn how to print on
digital transfer film—a wonderful process that enables
you to apply images to different substrates (like glass,
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wood, or fabric). You’ll also learn about printing on
metallic and handmade papers. Ron will show you how to prepare your files to achieve the best
results when working with alternative materials. You’ll also get to see a variety of other unusual
papers and try your hand at printing your own images. Required prerequisite: Basic Photoshop and
Fine Art of Digital Printing or instructor’s consent. All materials included. Sponsored by Pro Photo
Supply. Instructor: Ron Kaplan
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INTRODUCTION TO RAW (L1–3)
Saturday, 11/10 1–4:30pm
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$75
In this seminar, you’ll explore the
exciting world of RAW with Adobe
Certified Photoshop Expert Mark
Fitzgerald. You’ll learn how RAW files
work as “digital negatives” that allow
you to be more flexible and creative
than you ever could be with JPEG files.
You’ll also learn how to successfully
convert RAW files to best take
advantage of the huge amount of data
they contain. This workshop is a must
for anyone serious about producing
high-quality digital images.
Instructor: Mark Fitzgerald
HANDS-ON HDR
(L2-3)
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Saturday, 9/22 10am–5pm & Sunday, 9/23 10am–1pm
$195
High Dynamic Range (HDR) images are renowned for the wide range of tones they can reproduce.
Blown-out highlights and blocked-up shadows can be problematic in standard photographs, but
HDR images reveal rich colors and glorious detail across every exposure level—approximating what
the human eye sees. Under the guidance of Adobe Certified Photoshop Expert Mark Fitzgerald,
you’ll learn to shoot multiple exposures of a scene and combine them into a single HDR photo for
unmatched tonal range. The workshop will begin on Saturday with in-depth demos of the HDR
process followed by a half-day shooting session. Sunday will be spent working hands-on with images
in Newspace’s state-of-the-art digital lab. Students should bring digital cameras and tripods. Required
prerequisite: Basic Photoshop or instructor’s consent. Instructor: Mark Fitzgerald
iPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY
(L1-2)
Saturday, 11/17 10am–5pm
$135
The iPhone is one of the most exciting, innovative cameras on the market—and it’s a cell phone.
Nevertheless, iPhones are flexible, fun, and extraordinarily capable tools when it comes to
photography. Artists, commercial photographers, and even photojournalists are using the iPhone
seriously, and getting wonderfully unique results. In this class, iPhone photographer extraordinaire
Susan Bein will give you an in-depth tour of some of the most exciting photo apps available today,
including apps that can mimic a wide array of films and photographic processes. You’ll learn how to
customize your settings for the best results, how to use the tool boxes in each app, and how to share
and save your images most effectively. Susan will also discuss the iPhone’s video apps. Students
should bring iPhones and should have a good understanding of basic settings. Instructor: Susan Bein
WEBSITE BUILDING WITH
LIGHTROOM PLUG-INS (L2-3)
Tuesday, 10/16 6:30–9:30pm
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$65
In this demonstration-based seminar,
you’ll learn to turn Lightroom 4
into a powerful, adaptable websitebuilding program. Digital pro Mark
Fitzgerald will show you how to use
The Turning Gate plug-in to up the
ante on Lightoom’s simple web gallery
options. This fantastic plug-in enables
you to design pages on your personal
website and upload images directly
from your Lightroom catalogs. If
you’re using Lightroom already, this
is the easiest way to build and manage
a photography website. Mark will
also go over hosting options, image
optimization, and design options.
Recommended prerequisite: Introduction
to Lightroom 4 or equivalent.
Instructor: Mark Fitzgerald
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SCANNING SALON
Sunday, 10/21 10am–5pm
(L2–4)
$115
In this class, you’ll learn to successfully digitize
your color or black and white negatives, slides,
prints, or flat objects. This is a great class for
students looking to scan negative/slide archives
or for film shooters who want to digitize their
pictures. Digital pro Pete Gomena will introduce
you to the scanning software SilverFast, a program
preferred by many for its adaptability and
flexibility. You’ll learn all about how to size your
files correctly for prints or the web, and how to get
optimal colors and tones out of your scans. You’ll
learn how to use Epson scanners and Newspace’s
new, top-of-the-line Imacon and Nikon scanners
to perfect your scans. Students should bring
negatives, prints, slides, and/or flat objects to
scan. Required prerequisite: Basic Photoshop or
instructor’s consent. Instructor: Pete Gomena
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AFTER-SCHOOL DIGITAL CLUB
Eight Mondays, 9/24 – 11/12 3:45–5:45pm
(L1)
$185
This class is a fun opportunity for students aged 10-16 to get creative with digital photography. Students
will learn to use their digital SLRs or point-and-shoot cameras so they can make the most of their
shots. Class will take place in Newspace’s state-of-the-art digital lab, where students will get hands-on
experience enhancing their images in Photoshop. Fun photo excursions and creative skill-building will
give students a new appreciation for the arts. No experience is necessary for this class. Students must bring
their own digital SLR or point-and-shoot cameras. All other materials are provided. Instructor: Susan Bein
FILM & DARKROOM
BEGINNING DARKROOM
(L1)
Four Mondays, 6–9pm
Class begins the first Monday of each month.
$185
This hands-on intensive covers beginning black and
white darkroom techniques for film photographers.
With guidance from a master printer, you’ll learn how
to process your own film (35mm or 120mm) and make
enlargements in the traditional wet darkroom. By the end
of class, you’ll be well-versed in the use of contrast filters
and burning and dodging techniques, and will be making
beautiful prints of your own. Students in the class also
get to take advantage of Newspace’s extensive open lab
hours—tuition includes unlimited access to the Newspace
darkroom for the month. Students must have SLR cameras
with shutter speed and aperture controls to take this class.
Instructor: Bob Farr or Laura Valenti Jelen
INTERMEDIATE DARKROOM (L2–3)
Six Tuesdays, 10/9 – 11/13 6:30–9:30pm
$265
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to fine-tune your
printing skills, develop your aesthetic, and make truly fine
black and white prints. Master printer Bryan Wolf will guide
you as you take your work to the next level both technically
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and conceptually. Class will cover technical issues such as
advanced burning and dodging, split filter printing, pushing and pulling film, using on-camera filters, and
printing with fiber-based papers. Discussions of photographic style and composition paired with reviews
of student work will round out the class. Tuition includes unlimited access to the Newspace darkroom.
Students should already be familiar with using contrast filters and burning and dodging before taking this class.
Required prerequisite: Beginning Darkroom or instructor’s consent. Instructor: Bryan Wolf
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FILM & DARKROOM
AFTER-SCHOOL DARKROOM CLUB
(L1) Eight Tuesdays, 9/25 – 11/13 3:45–5:45pm
$185
Do you have a budding photographer in your family?
Newspace’s after-school darkroom club is a great
opportunity for youth aged 10–16 to experience the
magic of black and white photography. Kids will learn
how to shoot with a manual film camera and how to
process and print their own images in the traditional
black and white darkroom. After two months in the
darkroom, they’ll come away with a stack of their
own prints, a new appreciation for the arts, and a
wonderful new set of skills. Students should bring
their own SLR film cameras. Loaner cameras are
available—call to inquire. Instructor: Bryan Wolf
PIXELS TO GUM BICHROMATE
Saturday & Sunday, 10/20 & 10/21 10am–4pm
(L2–3)
$235
This class is a hands-on immersion into
a fascinating 19th century process—gum bichromate.
Known for its delicate, painterly look, the gum
bichromate process is a flexible, creative process
that can be infinitely customized. The first day will
be spent in Newspace’s state-of-the-art digital lab,
learning to make enlarged digital negatives from
Ray Bidegain
prints or small negatives. On day two, you’ll learn
to coat your own handmade paper to produce a light-sensitive emulsion, contact print your digital
negatives, and add layers of pigment to your finished print. At the end of the day, you’ll have the skills
you need to continue working with gum bichromate at home, and a stack of prints to show for your
efforts. Capped at 8 students. Instructor: Ray Bidegain
FINE-ART TONING INTENSIVE
(L2–3)
Sunday, 11/11 10am–5pm
$85
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to add beautiful richness and color to your images with a
variety of toning techniques. You’ll learn to turn simple black and white images into more unique,
historical-looking prints. Many toning processes also increase the stability of photographic emulsions,
making images more archival. Students will spend the morning printing in Newspace’s darkroom,
learning to print specifically for toning. The afternoon will be spent experimenting with various fineart toning techniques. Students may also bring black and white images from past darkroom sessions to
tone. All materials provided. Basic darkroom skills are required for this class. Instructor: Bob Farr
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LIGHTING BASICS (L1)
$315
Section 1: Six Thursdays, 9/20 – 10/25 6:30–9:30pm
Section 2: Saturday & Sunday 11/3 & 11/4 10am–6pm
This in-depth beginning lighting class will kickstart your skills and help you build confidence
with basic studio lighting tools and practice.
You’ll get hands-on time with a variety of
lighting equipment in both studio and location
situations while you experiment and create new
work. With a master lighting artist as your guide,
you’ll build a solid foundation on which to
develop and refine your skills. Instructive demos,
creative trouble-shooting tips, and private access
to Newspace’s professional lighting studio make
this class a must for those interested in shooting
like the pros. SLR camera required.
Section 1 Instructor: Alan M. Thornton
Section 2 Instructor: Don Marr
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CREATIVE LIGHTING (L2–3)
Six Wednesdays, 10/10 – 11/14 6:30–9:30pm
$315
Successful lighting is not just about understanding
technical details and following rules—it’s about
developing your intuition about how light really works.
After all, it’s a creative process. This class is an intensive
exploration of lighting techniques and practices. If
you’ve had a basic lighting class and are ready to start
thinking outside the box with your lighting, this class is
a perfect next step. Class will include studio sessions as
well as outdoor “on-location” sessions, where you’ll get
to work hands-on with lighting in the field. You’ll also
have a chance to work with live models as you learn to
light figures and make striking portraits. A discussion
of key color, lighting, and visual theories will add
finesse to your skills as you fine-tune and develop your
creative practice. Required prerequisite: Lighting Basics or
instructor’s consent. Instructor: Tom Hassler
CONQUERING FLASH (L2)
Section 1: Sunday, 9/16 10am–3pm
Section 2: Saturday, 11/17 10am–3pm
$95
In this workshop, pro photographer Jason Kaplan
will help you master the technical challenges of flash
photography. Never pass up a photograph again
because you don’t feel comfortable breaking out your
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flash. Never again ruin a shot because your flash isn’t
synched with your shutter. Learn to make sense of TTL, ETTL, manual, and automatic modes to get
great results. This class is a recommended prerequisite for Creative Speedlight Techniques. Manual
camera proficiency required. Students should bring cameras and flash units. This class is not intended
for pop-up flashes. Instructor: Jason Kaplan
CREATIVE SPEEDLIGHT TECHNIQUES (L2–4)
Saturday, 10/13 10am–5pm
$145
In this class, you’ll learn to use small compact flash units off-camera to create fluid, versatile lighting
scenarios without all the fuss and expense of larger lighting equipment. You’ll also learn to create
affordable DIY light modifiers that will add flexibility and a dash of panache to your lighting arsenal.
PDX Strobist founder Jeff Mawer will show you how to position and manipulate small speedlights,
and how to reflect and modify the light they produce. You’ll get to work on-location with a model
as you refine your skills. Students should bring cameras and flash units. This class is a recommended
follow-up to Conquering Flash. Instructor: Jeff Mawer
BEAUTY, FASHION & LIGHT
(L2–4)
Tuesday, 10/23 7–9pm, Saturday & Sunday,
$395
10/27 & 10/28 10am–6pm
Jason Kaplan
Fashion photographer Alan M. Thornton
leads this lively workshop on modern
fashion photography. The first session will
be a seminar on fashion basics, including
an overview of different fashion genres,
tools, and the fine art of working with
models and clients. Saturday and Sunday
will be shooting days—working hands-on
with lighting and models to create “beauty
shots.” Alan will discuss working with
hair, makeup, and wardrobe stylists, and
how to develop an eye for what’s “hot” and
what’s not. This workshop is a fantastic
opportunity to learn fashion techniques
from a pro while expanding your own
visual repertoire. Required prerequisite:
Lighting Basics or instructor’s consent.
Students should bring SLR cameras.
Sponsored by Pro Photo Supply.
Instructor: Alan M. Thornton
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COMPOSITION CRASH COURSE
(L1–2)
Four Mondays, 9/24 – 10/15 6:30–9:30pm
$195
Good composition is rarely a matter of luck—it’s a skill that can be learned by training your eye. If
you feel like you’re flying by the seat of your pants with your photography, this class will help you
learn key design and composition tips that can really make a difference in your shots. An overview of
compositional guidelines will help refine your
eye and fine-tune your perspective. You’ll
learn to find a balance between subjects and
backgrounds, and how focus, color, and
perspective affect composition and depth
perception. You’ll also learn some important
techniques for leading the viewer’s eye
towards your intended subject. Once you
have these skills under your belt, you’ll be
able to focus on the creative side of imagemaking with greater success and confidence.
Instructor: Tom Hassler
MAKING PICTURES MATTER
(L1–4)
Five Wednesdays, 10/17–11/14 6:30-9:30pm $265
In this class, you’ll learn to take your imagemaking to the next level with the guidance
of interdisciplinary photographic artist
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TJ Norris. Class will include slide-shows,
in-depth discussions on finding your photographic muse, and unique readings and assignments
designed to get you shooting more intuitively. You’ll learn to take a closer look as you explore the
world around you on a deeper, richer, and more conceptual level. Class will focus on moving away
from a “how to” approach to photography, and towards an interpretive, dynamic, and more creative
working method. This class will challenge you to create images with more staying power and to
develop your own critical perspective and signature style. Instructor: TJ Norris
PHOTOGRAPHING GARDENS
(L1–4)
Four Thursdays, 8/30 – 9/20 6:30–9:30pm & field trip Sunday, 9/2 7am–12pm
$295
In this class, you’ll learn to take gorgeous images of gardens and flowers that are anything but
“garden variety.” Photographer Frank Lavelle will show you how to focus on light, color, design,
texture, and composition to create shots that reveal the true art and beauty of the natural world.
You’ll learn how macro lenses can help you get up close and personal with fine details, and you’ll
learn about taking wider landscape-style views of natural places. You’ll also learn about the history
of garden photography and review different styles
and techniques in the medium. Class will include a
fun, hands-on photo field trip to the Canby Dahlia
Festival grounds. Instructor: Frank Lavelle
HANDS-ON HISTORY
(L2–4)
Six Wednesdays, 10/10 – 11/14 6:30–9:30pm
Bobby Abrahamson
$295
Photographer Bobby Abrahamson leads this
dynamic class on the history of photography. Not
your typical history class, this class will also get you
shooting creatively with historical styles as your
inspiration. Class will include a look at the wide range
of styles and techniques in use over the history of
the medium, including: pictorialism, modernism,
subjective documentary, conceptual art, pop art, postmodernism, digital manipulations, camera phones,
and photography in the age of surveillance and the
internet. Learning about the masters of each era will
help broaden your perspective on your own creative
work and process. Class will include slide shows, indepth discussions about the significance and impact of
photography over time, and sharing of student work.
Creative assignments will challenge you to explore new
territory with your own work.
Instructor: Bobby Abrahamson
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THE ARTISTIC PORTRAIT
Four Saturdays, 10/6 – 10/27 10am–1pm
(L2-4)
$235
Great portraiture is about more than having the right lens
and the right lighting. It’s about connecting with your
subject and making images that transcend the simple
headshot. Of course, having the right equipment certainly
helps, and in this class you’ll learn to fine-tune your vision
and your technique together. Fine-art photographer Fritz
Liedtke will discuss developing rapport with your subjects
and overcoming the fear that so often hinders portraiture
artists. You’ll learn to make pictures that tell your
subject’s story as you work with models and refine your
compositions. Fritz will also show you how to use natural
light and flash to your best advantage, so you’re always
prepared to light a great portrait. Instructor: Fritz Liedtke
NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY
Four Tuesdays, 9/18 – 10/9 6–10pm
(L2-4)
$285
Photographing at night presents a bevy of technical
challenges for photographers. Learn to rise to the
challenge with veteran night photographer Jeff Mawer.
Classes include field trips and a comprehensive review
of equipment, film, and exposure considerations for
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shooting in extreme low light. Students will also learn to
play with the magical process of light painting. This is a great chance to roam the city streets at night
in the safety of a group and to get hands-on experience with this unique subject. Manual camera
proficiency required. Instructor: Jeff Mawer
CREATING YOUR BRAND
(L1–4)
Sunday, 11/11 10am–5pm
$125
If you’re entering the commercial market, brand recognition is key. Prospective clients need to look
at your work, your promotional materials, or your website, and get an immediate feel for your style.
A clean, comprehensive brand, a cohesive portfolio, and well-designed materials will get you hired
—it’s as simple as that. In this class, you’ll learn to identify your style so that you can brand your
business with more confidence and success. Pro photographer Alan M. Thornton will introduce
you to important branding and marketing strategies that will really make a difference in your new
business. This class is a perfect introduction for emerging commercial photographers interested in
the portraiture, wedding, editorial, or stock industries. Instructor: Alan M. Thornton
ONE FOR THE BOOKS
(L2-4)
Five Fridays, 10/12 – 11/2 & 11/16 6–8:30pm
$225
In this class, you’ll have the chance to make
your very own photography book—from start
to finish. Personal photography books make
magnificent gifts, are great complements to
portfolio presentations, and can tremendously
aid in marketing your work. Through a hands-on
process of editing and sequencing your work,
experimenting with basic design, layout, and
digital printing and publishing options, you’ll
see your work transformed into a beautiful
presentation piece in just five weeks. Book/
multimedia artist Rachel J. Siegel will help you
develop the concept for your finished book,
prepare your images, and produce a volume that
truly represents your artistic vision. You’ll also
have a chance to explore options in hand-crafted
artist’s books with a look at handmade papers,
unique stitched bindings, and untraditional
materials. The best part? At the end of class,
you’ll have a finished book, fresh from the print
shop. Instructor: Rachel J. Siegel
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THE NEXT STEP (L2-4)
Six Mondays, 10/1 – 11/5 6:30–8:30pm
$225
Curious about what it takes to exhibit your work? Not sure if you’re ready? This beginning class is
a fantastic chance to get a professional’s perspective on your work, so you can avoid spending years
learning by trial and fire on your own. You’ll get an inside look at the gallery and fine-art world as
you work with internationally recognized curator and consultant Kirsten Rian to hone your vision
and photographic voice. In-depth student critiques will help you identify themes and contexts you
may have missed in your own work. Weekly assignments based on your own photographic style
or project will help you flesh out your portfolio to create a more defined, compelling body of work.
Former participants have said of Kirsten’s class, “every artist should take this class—Kirsten is an
endless source of useful information about the photo world” and “I didn’t know what I didn’t know.
Class was outstanding.” Instructor: Kirsten Rian
FIELD TRIPS
PHOTOGRAPHY 101:
WOMEN’S PHOTO RETREAT
(L1)
Friday – Sunday, 10/19 – 10/21
$285
(L1–4)
$250
What could be better than learning
the basics of photography in a location
bursting with photo opportunities
and a supportive, knowledgeable, fun
instructor? Designed for women who
want to learn the fundamentals of
photography, this special workshop will
get you off of Auto and on to Creative!
Held in lovely Long Beach, Washington
(a scenic 2.5 hour drive from Portland),
this trip will be a fantastic visual treat.
You’ll see picturesque lighthouses,
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beaches, sailboats, quaint shops and
funky museum collections, not to mention the World’s Largest Frying Pan! With the beautiful
coastal landscape as your backdrop, you’ll learn how light, color, and composition work together to
create strong shots. You’ll also learn the best way to set up your camera to capture the magic before
your eyes. Technical and conceptual guidance from a talented pro will help you take that next step
with your photography. A combination of classroom instruction and hands-on shooting will ensure
that the lessons stick. Class will also include a discussion on software and post-processing, as well
as photo sharing. You’ll come away from the weekend with strong new skills, great photographs,
and a helpful photography basics manual for post-workshop reference. This class is perfect for
beginners who need a kick-start, or more experienced photographers who need a hands-on review
of the basics. The class will begin on the Friday evening at a lovely hotel in Long Beach. Students will
receive a full itinerary on registration. Students must have cameras with manual controls to take this
class. Instructor: Rebecca Benoit
ON ASSIGNMENT: PHOTO MYSTERY TOUR
Saturday, 11/3 10am–6pm
On this trip, you’ll explore some fascinating nooks and crannies of our fair city with a pro
photographer as your guide. This trip is designed to inspire you creatively and to get you shooting.
The itinerary is a secret and that’s part of the fun! Photographer Joni Kabana will whisk you around
town to some unexpected, visually inspiring places where you’ll have a chance to explore with your
camera. Joni’s sense of fun and her wealth of knowledge about cameras, creative vision, portraiture,
and visual storytelling will make this trip a rare treat. By the end of the day, you’ll have compelling
new pictures and a new appreciation for the photo opportunities that abound in Portland. The day
will conclude with an image-sharing session back at Newspace. Limited seating is available in the
group van. Register early to reserve your space. All skill levels and all camera types are welcome.
Instructor: Joni Kabana
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REGISTRATION DETAILS
CLASS LEVELS SYSTEM
LEVEL ONE (L1) Beginning students with little or no training in photography. Digital
students are comfortable with fundamental computer skills.
LEVEL TWO (L2) Students can operate SLR cameras in manual mode. Digital students
have a basic understanding of Photoshop, Elements, and/or Lightroom. Lighting students
can use strobes. Film students can use filters and burn and dodge.
LEVEL THREE (L3) Students have been photographing seriously for a few years and
have taken previous photography classes. Digital students have a solid working knowledge
of Photoshop.
LEVEL FOUR (L4) Professional photographers and advanced students with over five
years of experience. Students are confident with advanced techniques.
Registration & cancellation policies
• Payment in full is required upon registration. There is a $10 registration fee.
• If a class is cancelled by Newspace, you will receive a full refund.
• No refunds or transfers are allowed with less than five days’ notice.
• There is a $5/class processing charge for student cancellations.
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