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PHOTO: CHAS GLATZER C H A S G L AT Z E R Light Illuminates, Shadow Defines | Photography Seminar (Meeting Location: GTM Research Reserve, Classroom) WEDNESDAY 10 TO 11:30 A.M. | SUNDAY 1 TO 2:30 P.M. Price: $40 | Max No of People: 40 | Difficulty Level: Intermediate to Advanced Join Chas as he shares the thought process behind the making of an image and the techniques used to produce consistently successful images in the field. Learn how to see and understand light, its quality, physical properties, etc., and how it relates to your subject and capture medium which will allow you to take control of your imagery. Chas will cover in-depth his proactive in-field work methodology. Be it birds, wildlife, or any other photo discipline this methodology is guaranteed to forever change the way you approach photography. Birds of Prey | Field Workshop Meeting Location: GTM Research Reserve, Guana Dam THURSDAY 6:45 TO 8:30 A.M. Price: $125 | Max No of People: 14 | Difficulty Level: Intermediate to Advanced A hands-on workshop photographing predators of the bird world. Enhance your photography skills in this natural surrounding with perched birds. Metering Explained | Photography Seminar (Meeting Location: GTM Research Reserve, Classroom) THURSDAY 10 TO 11:30 A.M. | SUNDAY 10 TO 11:30 A.M. Price: $40 | Max No of People: 40 | Difficulty Level: Intermediate to Advanced All metering patterns and methods will work, some are simply easier to implement than others in certain circumstances. Learn how and when to use the various patterns and modes to your best advantage. The advantages and detriments of Manual and Av priority modes will be covered at length. Chas will provide program participants with a firm understanding of metering fundamentals so that they can quickly make an informed decision, coming away with the envisioned image regardless of the lighting circumstance. 7 Postproduction Tips: How to Make Your Best Images, Even Better | Photography Seminar (Meeting Location: GTM Research Reserve, Classroom 1) THURSDAY 3 TO 4:30 P.M. Price: $40 | Max No of People: 40 | Difficulty Level: Intermediate to Advanced Join Chas as he walks you through postproduction techniques designed to make your best images even better. Attendees should have a firm understanding of layers and masking. • Burning and Dodging the right way • Smart Filters • Mask selections made easy • Blending Modes • Selective Color • Plug-ins; MacPhun, NIK • Altering Mask Density • Blend If • Creating Actions A Morning with the Horses | Field Workshop Meeting Location: Surfside Beach Ramp, 36 Surfside Ave. FRIDAY 6:45 TO 8:30 A.M. | SUNDAY 6:45 TO 8:30 A.M. Price: $125 | Max No of People: 14 | Difficulty Level: Beginner to Advanced Enjoy sunrise on the beach with some of nature’s most majestic animals! During this workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to capture silhouettes of the horses splashing through the waves along the shoreline. Shoot the Light In-Field Program: Creating In-Field Images That Are a Cut Above | Field Worshop** Meeting Location: St. Augustine Alligator Farm, 999 Anastasia Blvd. SATURDAY 8 TO 11 A.M. Price: **$100 + Annual Photo Pass | Max No of People: 10 | Difficulty Level: Beginner to Advanced Join Chas Glatzer as he shares the thought process and techniques behind making images in the field. Preparedness is the key to efficiency and proficiency is theway to better images. There are four things paramount to consistently producing successful imagery: knowing the fundamentals, familiarity with your equipment, pre-visualization and preparedness. **A note about Alligator Farm Field Workshops The Alligator Farm REQUIRES an ANNUAL PHOTO PASS for this workshop. **If you need a Photo Pass then please purchase our “I NEED AN ALLIGATOR FARM PHOTO PASS” ticket and a Photo Pass will be ordered for you. You will only need to buy the pass one time and it’s valid for one year.