Get the Goods: Russ Burden announces special May/June photography classes

Image by Russ Burden

By now all of my readers should recognize the award winning work and photography instruction shared by one of my favorite teachers Russ Burden. Russ's "Instructor's Tips" shared here on Monday's continually challenges to take our photography to the next level. Here's a chance to experience his unique perspectives first hand by attending several special classes he will be teaching in May and June for the Panasonic Digital Photo Academy.

Each class will be limited to only 10 students giving Russ the chance to give individual attention to each of the participants. As a former class attendee of several of his courses myself, I can personally vouch for his unique ability to make sure you get something out of his courses -- probably a skill set he gained from his 30-year tenure as a former public school teacher. He has worked as a professional photographer for nearly 10 years and his excitement and love of the craft is infectious, plus he's one of the best Photoshop guru's I've had the pleasure of meeting. Get the goods by taking one of his classes:

Saturday May 2nd: Beginner: The Ins and Outs of a Digital Point and Shoot. Learn how to better use your digital point and shoot camera: 9:00AM - Noon (I recommend you take the Composition and Technique class immediately following for a half day of photographic learning and bliss)

Saturday May 2nd: Composition and Technique - NEWLY INTRODUCED CLASS FOR 2009 Learn how to make better pictures regardless of your level of ability! 12:30PM - 2:30PM

Monday May 4th: Intermediate Class: The Ins and Outs of a Digital SLR. Learn how to better use your digital SLR: 6:00-10:00PM Think about taking the Composition and Technique class on the 2nd to be able to better apply what you glean from this class.

Saturday June 20th: Advanced Class, first of its kind: This Advanced class will differ from all the others he's taught as it focuses on a four hour shoot at the Denver Zoo followed by the rest of the day optimizing our photos in Photoshop back at my studio. The emphasis of photographing the indoor exhibits will be on the use of flash. Many people have asked Russ to do a workshop on the subject so here's your chance to get in on the fun.

Registration is not yet open for this class but it's definitely on the "official" schedule, and Russ will conduct the session. If you know for sure you want to participate, send me an email, and he will create a list on a first come first serve basis. Russ will let you know toward the end of April when it's officially posted on the DPA site at which time you can formally register for the class. Visit the site and then click where it says, "Click For Exciting Details About The Special Class Shoot."

After reading each class description on the website, if you're still not sure what level class is appropriate for you, feel free to give Russ a call so he can best guide you into the one from which you'd most benefit. Please make sure you sign up with Russ.

Here is his contact information:

Russ Burden
303.791-9997
russburdenphotography.com
rburden@ecentral.com

Get the Goods: Black Friday Discounts on Photography Classes!

This weekend one of my favorite local photography schools is having a special "Black Friday" discount on Gift Certificates and classes. Shop early and save.

I'm telling all of my friends to buy me gift certificates for classes. It's the perfect gift for the photographer in your life who already seems to have everything. Besides, the things photogs need are too expensive anyways....like new lens and stuff. Education is much better, and your friends will know they are contributing something useful.

Before going to the malls, you can do some of your shopping online. Buy someone a Gift Certificate for a class in photography. You could also buy them a class on his or her favorite topic: Lighting, Photoshop, Wedding, Architecture and more. Hey, if you are looking for gifts to give to your favorite photography blogger (that would be me of course! ;) I would LOVE to be able to take Armando Martinez's Photoshop 3 class as well as Andrew Clark's wedding class! HINT HINT!

Now through Sunday, enjoy big savings on classes and gift certificates. The sooner you buy, the more you can save.

Starting Friday, save 25% on classes and Gift Certificates. Beat-the-Clock and save more.

Gift Certificates can be applied toward classes and workshops. Gift Certificates can be mailed or emailed. Please provide your mailing address with the Google Checkout, your Gift Certificate will be mailed immediately.

If you prefer to pay over the phone call: (720) 324-0111 or email: info@illuminateworkshops.com

Get the Goods: Give Mom the Gift of Photography

Having a hard time figuring out what to get for Mom this Mother's Day? How about spending some quality time with her when you both attend a photography class? In this great deal offered through Digital Photo Academy, when a course gift certificate is purchased for a mother, when redeemed, the gift giver can attend the same class with Mom at no additional cost.



Personalized Mother’s Day gift certificates can be purchased by calling 1-877-DPACAD-1. The Digital Photo Academy by Panasonic LUMIX, offers courses at three levels (beginner, intermediate and advanced) making it accessible for a mom with any level of digital photography skills. Gift certificates can be purchased for any level. Give mom the gift of legacy when she learns how to capture her family's memories and special moments through images.

The Digital Photo Academy courses are available in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa and Washington, D.C.

If you are in the Denver area, of course I recommend registering for a class with DPA instructor Russ Burden. I've taken numerous courses with Russ and my readers know he provides the weekly "Instructor's Tip" that appears on my blog on Mondays. Russ is out of town this week taking a group of students to Monument Valley as part of his nature photography tours. But he will be back next week. A posting of DPA classes from July through December will be on the website very soon.