Upcoming events at the Creative Photo Academy for June





Upcoming events at the Creative Photo Academy for June:

Africa Discussion with Thom Hogan & Mark Comon

June 6th 5pm PT FREE online talk Thom, Mark and the students captured images with Nikon Z8 and Z9. They will discuss focus, exposure, creativity and composition on safari. As well as the use of light and lens, to capture award winning photos.

It’s easy to think of traveling across the globe to photograph, but some of the most exciting places to photograph are in our own backyard. Come explore local festivities, unexplored venues and captivating scenes. Get out and create with a great group of photographers.

Creative Vision

Creative vision is Live and In-Person with a small group of dedicated photographers. You will share prints in a salon-style environment that will take your photography to the next level. Inspiring discussion, constructive review and meaningful feedback will aid you in seeing the image, capturing the subject, editing the file and making a stunning print.

Nikon Lunch & Learn

Bring a lunch, or just your appetite for knowledge Join Jeff Mitchel from Nikon, and Mark Comon from Paul’s Photo and the Creative Photo Academy! LIVE IN-PERSON 12:00PM-1:00PM FREE Wednesday, June 12, 2024 Travel Tips Wednesday, July 17, 2024 Night + Lowlight Thursday, August 8, 2024 Macro Thursday, September 12, 2024 Wildlife + Action

The Project: Concept to Presentation

Monthly ONLINE lessons on Thursdays, starting January 4th, 2024, $499 Jan 4, Feb 29, March 14, April 11, May 16, June 13 , July 11, Aug 15, Sep 12, Oct 10, Nov 7, Dec 5 The Project Concept to presentation will channel your skills to create a personal photo project which you can be proud! […]

Photoshop 101

Adobe Photoshop has become the standard digital photography editing and manipulation tool all over the world. In this basic class, which meets online in four weekly two-hour sessions, you will learn many of the basic tools for editing your photos. Prior to the first session we will send you, via wetransfer.com, a folder of images […]

Tuscany & Palio Photo Adventure

Tuscany, Italy Tuscany, June 27-July 5, 2024 Join us in Tuscany & Siena, for a RARE photographic opportunity! Experience the grandeur and majesty of the Siena Palio Horse Race, something outsiders rarely get to witness up close. Then immerse yourself in the charming landscapes, rich culture, beautiful art, and history of Tuscany. Accommodations are provided.

Lightroom Classic Editing & Presentation

Wednesdays, July 10th – July 31st ONLINE 6-8PM PT What You’ll Learn:  Developing  In this second beginner class, Michael Pliskin, will take you through the amazing features in Lightroom Classic for developing and editing your digital photos (raw or jpeg).   Topics such as:  Basic editing skills (Exposure, Highlights, Shadows, Presence)  Color balance,  Sharpening  Cropping.

The Travel Notebook

Photographers in the digital age have numerous options when it comes to posting their work to sites, apps, and online communities, but for those wanting a bit more perspective and permanence, there is another realm that exists; print. Utilizing print while traveling can not only heighten the experience; but can also lead to beautiful, more […]

Photoshop 201

Thursdays, July 18th – August 8th, ONLINE, 6-8PM PT In this course, which meets online in four weekly two-hour sessions, we will continue where we left off in Photoshop Basics 101.    Michael Pliskin will cover a number of tools and Photoshop techniques for editing your photos and creating amazing photographic art.

Ansel’s Sierra Tour

July 27-August 3, 2024 Walk in the footsteps of the photographic giants. On Ansel’s Sierra Tour you’ll create fabulous photos, explore God’s country and learn creative landscape photography. The CPA team will lead you to iconic locations on the Eastern Sierra with our focus on stunning scenic imagery in beautiful black & white.