Education notes: News from schools near you

Education notes DAKOTA COUNTY -- Peter Bohacek, a science teacher at Henry Sibley High School in Mendota Heights, was featured in a national

San Francisco Photography Class by Michael Soo Brings the Art of Photography into Focus

This past weekend, a full class gathered to learn to see the world through the lens of Michael Soo, an award-winning San Francisco photographer. Those who missed the workshop can still catch upcoming classes on February 4th and 26th.San Jose, CA (PRWEB) February 03, 2012 On, Sunday, January 29th, 150 beginning and amateur photographers gathered for a day-long photography workshop with award ...

Arts Roundup: Dance, music at Meany; photography at UW Tower — and School of Drama opens ‘Emma’

It’s the sort of lively week that shows off UW arts well. There’s dance, art, a variety of musical performances, cool photography at UW Tower, workshops at the Henry — and the School of Drama begins its production of Jane Austen’s classic novel, “Emma.”

Adorama Camera Celebrates New York Giants' Super Bowl Appearance with Special Online Features about Sports Photography

The New York Giants’ Official Electronics Retailer offers sports photography tips and tutorials--plus interviews with top sports photographers--at the Adorama Learning CenterChelsea, New York City (PRWEB) February 02, 2012 The Super Bowl has been the subject of some of sports photography’s most iconic images. With that culminating contest of this football season taking place next Sunday, Adorama ...

Spotlight: New Photography members welcome

Whether it’s through still life, landscapes, or other types of photos, anyone looking to improve his or her picture-taking skills can join High Prairie’s photography club, which has been in existence since the spring of 2011.

Pedrosa: Shooting Portraits

Albert Pedrosa Photo Mania IN MY photography class, one of my first questions to each student is “what type of genre in photography interests you?”. The most popular answers are portraits and landscapes. I wish I could say that these are easy genres but they’re not. Learning photography is like living life all over again.

Photography show on Bhutan

Hingham Public Library will display town resident Ben Kerman’s photographs of the Himalayan countryside in an exhibition opening Saturday and continuing through March 1. Kerman, a medical professional, says he hopes that his photography provides insight into the land and people of Bhutan, a small Himalayan country and the only Vajrayana Buddhist nation in the world. In addition, Kerman will ...

Learn to Photograph New Orleans During Weekend Excursion and Photography Workshops

PhotoTour Excursions is hosting a New Orleans weekend photography workshop where you learn to take great pictures while experiencing the best of the Big Easy. The New Orleans photo tour lets photographers capture the culture, history and energy of the Crescent City through a series of excursions that pair a photography instructor with a licensed local tour guide.New Orleans, LA (PRWEB) January ...

New Digital Photography Course From IDI Enrolling New Students in February 2012

Distance learning provider the Interactive Design Institute, is launching an innovative digital photography course this February. (PRWeb January 19, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/digitalphotography/course/prweb9115041.htm

Yosemite: Ansel Adams Gallery classes put photography in focus

For those aiming for a better understanding of photography, including how to get the most out of digital cameras, look to the Ansel Adams Gallery at Yosemite National Park. "Great shot," my friend said. "Yeah, my Canon G10 is really smart." After two years of mumbling, "Shutter speed, ISO — I don't know," as I put my camera in auto (or "idiot-proof") mode, it seemed time for me to know as much ...