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TOURS, 2008

John leads photo tours to select locations for Joseph Van Os Photo Safaris.  For information, prices, and availability contact them on the Web at www.photosafaris.com, or phone 206/463-5383, or email info@photosafaris.com.

January 5 - February 1:  Ultimate Antarctica: Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands

March 16 - 27:  India, using the Palace on Wheels (India's premier train)

May 20 - June 2:  Snow Monkeys and Giant Pandas, in spring (Japan and China)

July 4 - 17:  Spitsbergen - The Pack Ice Voyage

September 5 - 19:  Masai Mara Wildlife Reserve, Kenya; additional Samburu extension available

October 27 - November 3:  Mexico's Colonial Heartland, Guanajuato and San Miguel de Allende

 

TWO-DAY INTENSIVE SEMINARS, 2008

The first day of the seminar is an all-day lecture presentation on obtaining the best quality photos with either film or digital cameras.  This is a concentrated course based on John's field photography techniques outlined in his books.  Topics include a discussion of cameras and lenses; exposure and metering (including his method of using a zone system for color);  the best tripods for field work; closeup and macro techniques; adding flash for both main and fill light, and tips for capturing specific subjects such as birds, insects, flowers, landscapes, and wildlife. 

The second day is devoted to the digital workflow, culminating in using Adobe Photoshop to optimize images.  Topics include RAW versus jpeg formats, image file naming conventions, downloading and cataloging images, software recommendations, file storage, and computer equipment.  Photoshop topics include RAW file conversion, color management, understanding histograms, using adjustment layers, making and using masks, creating panoramic images, and setting up your printer using the correct paper profiles.  John will walk you through his own digital workflow step-by-step, from capture to final file.

All  two-day seminars are presented by Joseph Van Os Photo Safaris.  Contact them directly for specific information on locations and availability.  Contact them on the web at www.photosafaris.com, or phone 206/463-5383, or info@photosafaris.com.

February 16 - 17:  Ann Arbor, Michigan

February 23 - 24:  Miami, Florida

April 12 - 13:  Baltimore, Maryland

October 18-19:  Seattle, Washington

 

FIELD WORKSHOPS

John is conducting two field workshops in 2008 based in Bishop, California, sponsored by Mountain Light.  Contact them at www.mountainlight.com, or phone 760/873-7700, or email gallery@mountainlight.com.

        May 1 - 4, and October 2 - 5