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Scottsdale artist Lisa Langell
Just back from a two-week photo safari to Alaska where she coached high-end photographers using powerful lenses, Scottsdale artist Lisa Langell will share her skills with novice photographers Aug. 13 at Boyce Thompson Arboretum, just 30 minutes due East of AJ. She easily fills classes at $75 and up for basic photography; why share her skills and talent for free with two fortunate groups of students during the heat of the summer?
“The Arboretum is among my favorite places in Arizona – I support the Arizona State Parks system, and the gardens are a perfect place to share my passion for photography,” she said. “Offering occasional free classes to engage new students gives me a chance to connect with new, beginner photographers who want to improve how they use their cameras – and to see that ‘Ah-Ha’ moment light up their eyes when they master a new setting or technique.”
Two Aug. 13 workshops for novices are included with daily admission of $10; those interested must pre-register at LangellPhotography.com (or connect with Lisa on Facebook). Spaces are limited, and specific details will be emailed to enrollees who signed-up online.
Two additional classes in advanced techniques follow Aug. 14 and 28, with registration of $40 for each one (discounted to $30 each for BTA annual members). Free-with-admission classes include:
• Aug. 13 (Saturday morning) ‘Cell Phone Photography Tips & Tricks.’ Spaces limited, pre-registration required – enroll at LangellPhotography.com. Learn to capture time-lapse, better portraits, panoramas, creative compositions, journalistic photographs, create ‘bokeh,’ and more.
• Aug. 13 (Saturday afternoon) Photography for everyone: 7 easy, yet powerful techniques for beautiful photography . ‘Free’ with paid admission, spaces limited – enroll online via LangellPhotography.com.
Prefer to leave your camera on ‘Auto’ and let the camera do the thinking? Your camera’s “Auto” setting is like having a private golf caddy – they do the thinking, deciding, and heavy lifting – allowing you to focus on the fun. Award-winning pro photographer Lisa Langell will show you seven powerful, but simple techniques to help you avoid common mistakes, “see” images better, and capture them beautifully through your lens – all on “Auto.”
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