Photography Workshops & Private Training Available All Year Long
Last updated January 21 2013
New workshops are added regularly so please check back or call 403 247-2457. You can pay using your credit card via PayPal or send a check to Science & Art - 6255, 72nd St. N.W. Calgary, AB T3B 3V9 and we will follow up to confirm your registration. If you have purchased or received a gift certificate just call 403 247-2457 or email rberdan@scienceandart.org to reserve a spot in a workshop or use it to set up a time for private training. If you would like to be notified of upcoming workshops and new photography articles - sign up for our free monthly newsletter on the home page and receive our online Photoshop I course - Free.
Workshops - click links to learn more.
- Photoshop Level I workshop for photographers
- Photoshop Level II workshop for photographers
- Arctic Adventure - Sept. 5-11, 2013 - from Yellowknife and further north
- Gift Certificates for Workshops or Private training (Limited time buy 2 get 1 free)
Robert is available for private one-on-one training - by the hour ($65\hr.) or 6-7 hours for $249, or 15 hours for $499 anytime of the year. You can also use a gift certificate for the 6-7 hour training sessions or towards any workshop. Training can be in the field, studio or combination thereof. For more information about any workshop or private session call Robert at 403 247-2457. Robert also offers Photohshop training through Red Deer College and SAIT contact them for information and courses.
Watch Video of Robert Berdan demonstrating how to photograph Ladys' Slippers with a macro lens.
Photoshop I Workshop - $249 (max of 5\class)- Upcoming workshop Dates: April 27, May 25, June 29th.
This one day Photoshop workshop in Science & Art's studio, runs from 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m. and covers a variety of topics including:
- Introduction to Photoshop interface and Adobe Bridge
- Calibrating your monitor and configuring Photoshop
- RAW workflow - using Adobe Camera RAW
- Workflow for JPG or TIF files
- Colour correction by the number
- Quick & Easy Photoshop fixes, Red Eye, Perspective crop, etc
- Convert images to Black and White or Sepia
- Create BW image and return some of the original colour
- Repairing images using the clone tool
- Retouching a portrait
- Repairing old photos
- Extracting images from their background
- Simulate a neutral density gradient filter
- Use the Shadow Highlight tool
- Blending photos to make a panorama.
Preview sample of the Photoshop I manual here (PDF)
The workshop includes a 67 page color book, a DVD with images, tutorials and Quick time movies showing each lesson step by step for easy review. All participants will have the opportunity to work on their own images. All participants will have use of a computer workstation with scanner and printer with Photoshop CS4\CS5 extended on each computer. My studio has the best teaching computers in the city. Included in this seminar is lunch, a DVD with tutorial files, step by step printed notes and QT movies showing each tutorial from start to finish.NEW - This course is now available online for ONLY $49.00 - all notes and files can be downloaded.
Photoshop Level II - 1 day $249 - Sunday June 30th (take both Photoshop I and II workshops and save $50).
This one day Photoshop Workshop is for folks that already know Photoshop basics and would like to learn more advanced techniques including working with masks, channels, HDR imaging, creating actions or batch files, learn how to convert a picture into a painting or apply a digital Orton It is strongly recommended that participants have taken the Photoshop I workshop first or already have considerable experience with Photoshop. The workshop includes: a book of notes, DVD with image files and movie clips showing each step for quick and easy review. The workshop also includes lunch. Both Photoshop CS4 and CS5 extended are loaded on each computer.
Workshop Topics include:
2.1 Introduction to Curves.
2.2 Cross Processing using Curves
2.3 Adjustment Layers
2.4 Automated Adjustment Layers
2.5 Adjustment Layer Masks
2.6 Add a layer mask to reveal selected regions of a photograph
2.7 Create a Photomontage
2.8 Layer effects using Masks
2.9 Use scanned images to create Masks
3.0 Scan and convert an image into a high contrast BW Mask
3.1 Quick and easy Edge effects
3.2 Replace sky using alpha channel selection
3.3 Hand Colouring Black and White Images
3.4 Simulated Infrared Film
3.5 Replace colour command
3.6 Create Impressionistic Images - Digital Ortons
3.7 Combine Two Different Exposures to Increase Dynamic Range
3.8 Using an Action to Combine to Increase Dynamic Range.
3.9 Combine several exposures - HDR imaging.
4.0 Create Custom Actions
4.1 Batch Processing Files
4.2 Creating Web Galleries
4.3 Using the Picture Package
4.4 Create a PDF Slideshow
4.5 Adding Light rays to your photos
This course is also available online for $49 + GST .
Arctic Adventure Photography Workshop - Sept. 5-11, 2013 Cost : $5,195
(min 4 max of 10 participants) 2013 - we will be experiencing Aurora Max the peak of the 11 solar cycle. For more information and to book your trip please visit: http://www.petersonspointlake.com/photography.html A deposit is required to hold a reservation for you.
The workshop begins in Yellowknife, NT and includes a flight turther north to Point Lake Lodge on the Tundra. We will be photographing the Aurora, waterfalls, tundra, caribou and other wildlife. You will also get a tour of Yellowknife and its various attracitons. Robert will act as you photo-guide, we will have several other guides in Yellowknife and at the lodge.
If you have any photography or trip related questions you are welcome to call Robert Berdan at 403 247-2457 or email him with your questions at rberdan@scienceandart.org. To register for this workshop contact: http://www.petersonspointlake.com/contactus.html or call 867-920-4654 also visit the Peterson's Point lake lodge web site for more pictures and information.
Read Articles and view photographs from previous Arctic Adventure Workshops
- Arctic Adventure workshop IV 2012
- Arctic Adventure Workshop III - 2011
- Arctic Adventure Workshop III - 2011 - Prelude park and Aurora photography.
- Arctic Adventure Workship II - 2010
- Arctic Adventure Workshop I - 2009
- Caribou and Aurora photogallery by Robert Berdan 20
Downnload
- Photography Workshop Brochure PDF
- Photography Workshop Itinerary PDF
- Flight Itinerary and Hotel Reservation PDF
- Photography Registration Form PDF
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GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE $249 + GST (Special until Dec 31, 2011 - Buy two get one free)
You can purchase a gift certificate for $249 + GST. The gift certificate can be used toward any of our workshops, you can specify a specific workshop or you can leave it open so the person receiving the gift can sign up for which ever particular workshop they like. Alternatively, the Gift certificate can be used for private instruction for up to about 6-7 hours instruction at a time that is convenient for them. Please note participants must still register for a specific workshop and if the workshop is already full they will need to select another workshop at another time. Private training can be arranged almost anytime of year.. For workshops costing more the $250 - the participant can simply pay the extra amount when they take the workshop. These gift certificates do not expire. I will send the gift certificate to you or the person you specify - I will follow up on your order shortly after you purchase a certificate.
Robert Berdan top ( left) and previous workshop participants were winners at the annual CPAWs photo contest in Calgary. Robert can help you improve your photography so you too can take award winning photographs.
NOTES ABOUT MY WORKSHOPS
Private Instruction available at $65\hr or you can purchase a gift certificate for $249 which includes 6-7 hours training in the field, in front of computer or a combination thereof.
Workshop Cancellation Policy
Refunds: Due to the limited number of positions available in my workshops I do not offer refunds if you can not make it, however you may transfer to one of our other workshops of equivalent value or arrange for a private session. If a workshop is cancelled due to severe weather (i.e. roads are closed) or other unforeseen factor I will arrange an alternate date. If participants can not make the alternate date I will offer a private training session (Note in 15 years I have neverhad to cancel a workshop). You can also give your gift certificate to a friend.
Note about my workshops
Anyone of the age of 13 and over (ages 13-17 require parents consent) is welcome to join me on my workshops. You don't need a fancy camera or tripod though we recommend a tripod if you have one. I have a few tripods I can lend out . In regard to equipment if you are considering purchasing new equipment I would be happy to offer my advice before hand. I shoot with Nikon and Canon equipment. .
All participants in the field workshops will be required to sign a liability waiver that is standard for anyone participating at any kind of outdoor activity. If you have any questions about any of our workshops feel free to email or call Robert Berdan at 403 247-2457 in Calgary. Download Waiver (PDF)
If you would like to know more or have questions about training or any workshop feel free to call or set an appointment to drop by my studio - you can reach me at: rberdan@scienceandart.org and at 403 247-2457. I am located in Calgary, NW.
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