Feeling overwhelmed by your camera? Is the instruction booklet, or dials and symbols just too confusing? Why is my picture too light? When do I need the flash and how do I turn it on? Why are my pictures too green or washed out or blurry? We can help you find the answers!
There is still time to register for photography workshops with photographer Harold Naideau on Saturday, May 7, at The Art Guild at Elderfields Preserve at 200 Port Washington Blvd. in Manhasset.
Bring your camera for one, or both, of these fun, hands-on workshops full of valuable information to help make your vacation, family and just-for-fun pictures clearer and better composed. No experience necessary!
Understanding Your Camera, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: This workshop will cover the basic fundamentals on how to take great pictures with any type of camera, from ‘Point & Shoots’ to DSLRs. Camera types, prices, types of lenses, filters, tripods, etc. will be discussed and explained. Please bring your camera and instruction manual. $50 members/$60 non-members.
Portrait Photography, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.: This workshop will discuss how to take professional looking portraits of people. We will cover which lenses are best for portraits, lighting, posing, expressions, backgrounds and props. We will cover how to set up your own at-home studio using easily available equipment. Please bring your camera, there will be live models for you to practice with. $75 members/$85 non-members (model fee included).
These two workshops may be taken individually, or together for a discounted price of $110 members/$135 non-members.
Naideau is a photographer, artist, author and educator based on Long Island.
He teaches photography at Suffolk County Community College, Briarcliffe College and Stony Brook University.
His photography blends traditional fine-art photography with digital imaging and printing and utilizes a changing array of modern material and processes. You may see his work at: www.naideauphotography.com
The Guild is planning a spring session of classes and workshops for children and adults, including Oil Painting with Paul Bachem (starting April 20), and Silkscreen Monotype Workshop also with Stephanie Navon-Jacobson on July 9 and 10.
A free demo and hands-on evening with Blick Artist Materials, will be offered on Wednesday May 4 (registration required). For more information and registration, please visit the website at theartguild.org.
Please check The Art Guild website and Facebook page throughout the year for information about our exciting programs and events.
For more information please call 516-304-5797 or visit www.TheArtGuild.org. The Art Guild is a not-for-profit 501c3 organization.
