About APW

Alaska Photo Workshops are for individuals who wish to push their photography skills further. If you’re interested in taking a better photograph this is the place for you.

The two main points covered at APW are: in camera settings to achieve your desired results and finishing your photo in the digital darkroom.

Have you ever had this conversation:

Grandma: “That’s nice Tippy Joe, you sure have a nice camera to take pictures with.”

But wish it went more like this:

Grandma: “Tippy Lou, that’s beautiful!!  Can I get that to hang on my wall?  I’ll even pay for it!”

Whether you’re a Tippy Joe or Tippy Lou, we invite you to come and learn with us.

APW will:

  • provide you with the time to ask questions about digital photography
  • provide time to photograph the surroundings (while still asking questions!)
  • provide a demonstration of what can be done in the digital darkroom
  • still have questions? bring ‘em on!

Topics covered at APW:

  • understanding light quality
  • camera settings (Color Spaces, RAW vs. JPG, White Balance, etc)
  • equipment basics (graduated neutral density filter, polarizer, sensor sizes, etc),
  • exposure (highlights, shadows, etc.),
  • reflectors and diffusers
  • basics of bringing drama to your images (Hi Key, Low Key, DOF, Light and Shadows, etc)
  • high dynamic range (HDR)
  • monitor calibration

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