This overview course explores ways to broaden your vision--how to see with fresh eyes--in order to create images that are more powerful and varied. As we photograph nature, people and buildings, we consider such matters as composition, lens choice, using natural light, capturing human emotions, selecting camera position, selective focus, and making foreground and background complement each other. This course can serve as a useful foundation for all other Horizon courses.

Location: Chesapeake City, Maryland
Cost: $295

Meal Plan: $65 includes lunch/dinner on Sat & bfast/lunch on Sun.

Experience: None required (Camera Basics mini-course is helpful.)

Equipment: Any camera (You can rent a Canon digital SLR for $60/wknd.) Proper footwear for casual walking in woods.
Optional Equipment: Laptop with image downloading program.
Maximum Class Size: 12
Schedule: Sat 10AM-9PM; Sun 9AM-4PM
2008 Dates: Jul 26-27, Nov 8-9 (Note: Steve is available for portfolio reviews and small group and/or individual instruction on Sunday afternoon after 4PM and Monday.)

Location: Chesapeake City, Maryland
Cost: $450
Meal Plan: $120
Schedule: Fri 6-8PM; Sat 9AM-9PM; Sun 9AM-6PM; Mon 9AM-3PM
Dates: May 23-26 (Memorial Day Weekend)

Same course material as standard Creative Vision but at a more rigorous level, with specific brief assignments given.

Location: Chesapeake City, Maryland
Cost: $340
Experience: Familiarity with all basic camera functions and at least three years of picture taking
Equipment: Camera with wide to telephoto lens(es). Proper footwear for casual walking in woods.
Optional Equipment: Laptop with Photoshop program
Maximum Class Size: 12
Schedule: Fri 6PM-8PM; Sat 9AM-9PM; Sun 9AM-3PM
2008 Dates: Feb 22-24, Sep 5-7 (Note: Steve is available for portfolio reviews and small group and/or individual instruction on Sunday afternoon after 3PM and Monday.)

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Note: Steve Gottlieb also teaches a Travel Workshop in Washington D.C. on October 11-12, 2008, which covers many Creative Vision Concepts.