DATES:

Wednesday, September 6 – 6:45 pm Chan Center Classroom at South Seattle College

Tips and techniques for low light photography, followed by shooting the full moon in the garden from about 8:15 to 10:45 pm (okay to leave earlier)

Saturday, September 9 – 6:45 to 10:45 pm; photographing in the garden

Wednesday, September 13 – 6:45 to 9:45; classroom review of your best photos

LOCATION:

Seattle Chinese Garden, north entrance and parking at South Seattle College

6000 16th Avenue SW / Chan Educational Center is north of the parking lot

OVERVIEW:

Open to photographers (limit of 16) with any type of digital camera and level of experience from novice to advanced. Learn or perfect techniques for painting with light, capturing full moon “star bursts,” and zooming for creative images. Instructor Ray Pfortner is an educator and professional photographer whose work focuses on nature, landscapes, environmental issues, and gardens. He has a special interest in coaching new talent. This rare opportunity to photograph inside the courtyard at night also is a lot of fun. The forecast is for clear skies — perfect for the full moon.

MORE INFORMATION:  

A workshop flyer with more details can be downloaded at: seattlechinesegarden.org  or request one by emailing Sandy at: sandylmar@gmail.com

REGISTRATION:  

Advance registration required. Register as soon as possible, as Ray will email students information about recommended tools for low-light photography. Registrations accepted up to 4 pm on Tuesday, September 5, or until the class is full.