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Michael Seewald's
Photographic Art Classes
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Frequently asked questions about
Michael Seewald's
Digital photo classes and
regular film camera classes.
Will the class cover technical techniques
for creative exposures (setting
shutter speed, aperture, ISO -- things like that)?
Are students expected to know that kind of thing beforehand?
What type of equipment is required?
Is there a 'ball headed' tripod available
to rent from you folks?
I want to take the class but see
they are all sold out, what do I do?
Your site mentions that the class will critique photos brought to class.
What type of photos should we bring (prints/slides/electronic files for laptop
viewing)?
I live close to the workshop
location so I won't need accommodations. Is the price
the same for "locals"?
Are there more details about the individual days and what they entail?
How much are the classes and
are they full?
How do I sign up? :)
My
Significant other would like to hang w/ me but not take the class, is that
ok?
What if I cancel out at the last minute?
Will the class cover technical techniques for creative exposures (setting
shutter speed, aperture, ISO -- things like that)?
Yes, but you don't need to have any knowledge
of it what-so-ever. We will teach this to you over the average three day
class. Longer classes will just do a better job of 'drilling it home'.
Are students expected to know that kind of thing beforehand?
No, any knowledge you do have will be a bonus to moving you along quicker
though.
What type of equipment is required?
A camera of any sort (regular film cameras or
digital) and a tripod. Some painters take the
classes as they would like to gain Seewald's knowledge on composition too.
A
camera with interchangeable lenses is be a big plus, but point and shoots are ok.
A tripod (with a 'ball head') is required. Michael
is constantly visiting you in the field and that way he can go over your
composition right then and there. Looking at the small digital file on the
back of the camera does not really allow for the 'fine tuning' that will be
accomplished.
What
is a 'ball headed' tripod? It's a head with a ball joint and one knob to
loosen, instead of the three handled monstrosities, or two handled video ones,
both useless to serious photographers, for the most part. It's described on 'materials list' for the
class in detail. We, or most camera stores, rent them at a nominal fee, see next point...
Is there a 'ball headed' tripod available to rent from you folks?
Yes, you can rent a tripod from us (or elsewhere,
we don't care as long as you bring a 'ball headed' one- it is required to make
your learning experience an enjoyable one).
Our rentals are nice lightweight ones
with a 'ball head', the kind Michael suggests and uses himself, for only $20 (that's what
most camera stores charge too, but ours are basically new and the right size).
Good news, you can use the
rental fee towards the purchase of a new one if you like it... 90% of our students
usually do!
I want to take the class but see
they are all sold out, what do I do?
Contact us by filling out our
guestbook,
click here, (it will open a new
window, just close it afterwards and you will be back to this page) and let us know you want to be placed
on our photo fun-shop notification e-mail list. You will be kept up to date
for the most part.
Sometimes, unfortunately, they sell out before we actually send the newsletter
out due to so much interest in our 'fun-shops', so you might make a
note to check our site every other week or so for updated class dates, it will be fairly accurate on
classes and availability.
Your site mentions that the class will critique photos brought to class.
What type of photos should we bring (prints/slides/electronic files for laptop
viewing)?
Bring whatever is easier for you. We
will be able to critique any and all. The best scenario would be to bring
prints of about 8x10" in size, with the original unaltered, un-cropped one
from a digital file, (or negative or slide) brought to
class. Small prints (4x5" or similar) would be ok, but would not benefit
you as much as the larger ones. Slides are the least best, as they
are hard to show cropped, so better to have prints made from them.
How many should we bring? Four is more than
enough. We usually only get to two or three. Don't fret if they are not
award winners as they may be after Michael explains how to improve your existing
work.
I live close to the workshop
location so I won't need accommodations. Is the price
the same for "locals"?
Yes, as accommodation charges are not included in
any of the prices anyways.
Are there more details about the individual days and what they entail?
Yes, go to the main
Photo 'Fun-shop' page and click on the links on
the left hand side. 'Day 1' goes into in-depth info about that
day, start times, locations, driving directions, etc.., and from that page it
leads to the 'Day 2 and 3' info
page.
How much are the classes and are they full?
You can go to the 'main'
Photo 'Fun-shop' page
where these facts are
listed near the bottom.
How do I sign up? :)
Call Michael at his studio in Northern San
Diego County. 760.633.1351. Or e-mail him your request to michael at
seewald .com
Classes usually sell out (95% of the time) so it's best not to hesitate if you
are seriously wanting to improve your skill level.
My Significant other
would like to hang w/ me but not take the class, is that ok?
With most of the out of town classes this
comes up with one or more Michael’s students, as he meets at places we want our
loved ones to be at too. We wish they could tag along but anyone not in the
class becomes a bit of a distraction to Michael and the other students, besides
the spouse, so he does not allow it.
If they want to take it with you, which would help them understand your
enthusiasm for it, they could sign up too. I too took it once, even though I was
only interested in collecting, but not learning how to make art, but I’m much
more appreciative in what goes into creating it and now know why some art is
good and others not.
Otherwise, they could hang there and relax in the area, enjoying the scenery and
walks on their own, and meet with the group at breakfast and lunch and could
hang w/ the group from dinner on.
Thanks,
Valerie Seewald
What if I cancel out at the last minute?
Please make sure the date works for you
first, as these are intimate and very limited in size- attendee wise. A cancellation at the last minute for
any reason could cause a forfeit of fees paid, (cancellation details follow),
and if you cancel in time to not forfeit fees, you may use you deposit to take a
future class, or towards a purchase of a Seewald image.
We suggest trip cancellation insurance to
cover any costs you may incur for travel, airfare, rooms, etc..
All classes are held rain or
shine. Great art is created in inclement weather, just be prepared for it.
San Diego class cancellation policy as of
1.1.'11. 14 or more days before class, a certificate good for a future
class will be issued (good for one year). With less than 14 days before
class: No refund nor certificate will be issued. Not responsible for medical
emergencies.
All classes outside San Diego county- cancellation policy as of 11.1.'11
60 or more days before class, a certificate good for a future class will be
issued (good for one year). With less than 60 days before class: No refund
nor certificate will be issued. Not responsible for medical emergencies.
(Policy posted here and
sign-up form.)
Missing an answer?
then please e us immediately
to valerie at seewald dot com.
Go to the photo workshop student
testimonial pages
Go to main
Photo Workshop Info Page.
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Seewald's photographic 'fun-shops'
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