Tell YOUR Story

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The Photo Essay class walks students through the entire process of creating a photo essay, from choosing a story through selecting the final 20 images. Come learn a working method you can use to create further photo essays.

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Examples:

Each essay created in the class has been special. Here are a few examples of our past BPSOP students work. Check out this amazing work:

Amy Kanka Valadarsky took her essay, which you can see here: http://www.amykankaphotography.com/heartbeat-of-the-night and also made it into a gorgeous book.
Ron Landis has created a wonderful book about his experiences with Lyme disease.
https://www.amazon.com/Shadows-Lyme-Disease-Ron-Landis/dp/099799861X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473861969&sr=8-1&keywords=shadows+of+lyme
Dr. Beatriz Rocha, with her “City of Heroes,” shows us around New York, taking us to a city of heroes by focusing on small details, interactions, and colorful juxtapositions. Beautiful! https://photosbybeatriz.smugmug.com/City-of-Heroes-/
Dr. Scott Cawelti did a wonderful job documenting a local music group in his essay: “The Cedar Valley Acoustic Guitar Association.” See his book here: http://www.blurb.com/ebooks/reader.html?e=560690#/spread/front and read about his project here: http://www.scottcawelti.com/home/scott-posts/2016/01/02/cedar-valley-acoustic-guitar-association-photo-essay
Christine Loff did gorgeous work that she submitted for The Photo Essay class, part of which you can see here: http://www.christineloff.com/ghost-stories-of-the-interlake-pt-2/
Suzanne Gibson did an outstanding job with both text and images in her essay “The Baroque in Munich.” She takes us on a journey through time as well as images and architecture through her work. http://www.suzannegibsonphotography.com/baroque-in-munich.html

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– BPSOP Instructor: Brenda Scott

Brenda Teaches:

The Photo Essay

“I just wanted to thank you for another wonderful class. I have to confess that each week when I read the new assignment, my first reaction was mild panic and a deep certainty that I would not be able to produce anything worthwhile that fit within the parameters you had set. But before I knew it, the ideas started to flow, and I quickly became obsessed (no, that isn’t too strong a word!) with exploring the possibilities. I can honestly say that the photos I produced in response to your assignments are among my favorites. Thanks for bringing out a creative side I didn’t know I had!”

Barbara Geiger
Understanding Color

“Thank you so very much for this course! It’s allowed me to take the blinders off and present my images for what I want them to be without being a slave to the “reality” of the camera. I would also add that in conjunction with your printing course, this has been the most useful course I’ve ever taken. Your notes are more than comprehensive and your comments and critiques are direct, clear, and always directed to the improvement of the art.”

Bill
After the click

” I want to thank you for this class and for your patience and availability to answer all of my questions. I have learned very much through this class. I have used LR in the past, but mostly for editing images. I now have a better grasp in the organization of my images, an even better understanding of editing images, and an understanding of the value of presets. I still have a lot to learn, but this has put me on the road to be able to improve my photography. Again, thank you! ”

Dale Yates
Lightroom Quickstart

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