PHOTOlearn
YOUTH CAMP SESSIONS

Christmas & Spring Break
Sessions Available
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PAGOSA FRIDAY After School
2:30-5:30PM
AGES 5+ pagosa springs,co
VISIT THE YOUTH GALLERY
MEETING LOCATION: Artisans of the Southwest Gallery
175 Pagosa & 2nd Street

Each session covers different photographic aspects including location shoots, film processing, camera operation, exposure, matting and framing if photographs, image t-shirts, cards, and other items. Other topics include what is covered in our camps (review below). No prior camera or photography experience is necessary. Each session is just $25, plus materials (about $10).
Film or Digital Cameras. Cameras available for rental (one time $10 fee). Space is limited, call now for enrollment.

Any child can learn photographic techniques.
But this camp offers a special opportunity for children to learn from a respected cutting edge photojournalist.

Sessions are guaranteed to inspire your child and offer them a better understanding of photography. Price includes film, educational material, and film/print processing! Film cameras are encouraged, however digital cameras may also be used in the sessions.

SESSION LOCATIONS:

LAFAYETTE, CO
wen saunders photojournalist
The Cottage Lionsgate Center
1055 South Highway 287
Lafayette, Colorado 80026
303.517.3741

PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO
Artisans of the Southwest Gallery
175 PAgosa Street & 2nd
Pagosa Springs, CO
970.264.4486
303.517.3741

Wen Saunders resides in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.
She holds a BFA from Virginia Commonwealth University in Communications Arts & Design. Saunders is also recognized as one of the leading wedding photojournalist in the U.S. and credited with the re-emergence of black and white photography during wedding coverages. Saunders has spoken numerous times at professional photography conventions and was featured as the one of twelve wedding photographers in Wedding 2000,a live video cast program in 1998. Saunders ‘s cowboy and rodeo images were featured in American Cowboy Magazine (March/April 2004) . Saunders’s western photographic mages were featured in the Greeley Independence Stampede Art Show (2006 and 2007). Tamron Industries, the nation's leading lens manufacturer, uses her western images in their product brochures.

FEES:

PHOTOlearn youth camp

The Individual session FEE is $65
2-DAY session FEE is $145
4-DAY session FEE is $195
(2nd child $95 / $125)
and includes all materials, disposable cameras or film, images processing, and lunch (sessions after noon ). Participants should wear sunscreen and hats, as we'll be photographing outside (water bottles provided).

PHOTOlearn adult sessions
Each session FEE is $65
($35 HS Students)
Fees include all printed materials, film, images processing.

PHOTOlearn camp JULY 13 *LAFAYETTE, CO* 9:00-11:30am JUNE 15 PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO 9:00AM-11:30AM	Using A Disposable Camera To Document Your Vacation Or Family Holiday (SESSION 1) ages 5-10 Wen will begin the session with a brief history of photography and cameras. She'll share with participants a variety of vintage and modern day cameras. Student s will also explore how photographs began and the cameras that were used. Actual vintage tintype photographs will be shown. Then the children will learn techniques to take better images with a disposable camera. Indoor and outdoor photography will be discussed and photographed. Focusing distance and flash coverage ranges will be tested by each student and their camera. Cameras will be collected for over night processing. Images processed from the previous day's shoot will be critiqued. Student will have the opportunity to interact toward one another's images through the critique process. Participants will have the opportunity to review and discuss their images, including image composition. After the critique session, students will design their photograph album. Students will again photograph with another camera using the skills discussed. Cameras will be collected for overnight processing. session $65 2nd child discounts available! Fees include all materials, disposable cameras or film, and images processing. Participants should wear sunscreen and hats, as we'll be photographing outside (water bottles provided). Day session includes lunch!
PHOTOlearn camp JULY 14 *LAFAYETTE, CO* 9:00- 11:30am JUNE 16 PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO 9:00AM-11:30AM	Using A Disposable Camera To Document your Vacation Or Family Holiday (SESSION 2) ages 5-10 The day will begin with a critique session of the previous day's shoot. After the critique session, students will add images to their photograph album. Students will then select their best images for mounting and framing. Cropping and composition will be discussed. Students will mount and frame at least two images. In addition, student will select images from their previous shoots to make special occasion cards. Students will leave the PHOTOlearn camp with all their images and negatives. session $65 2nd child discounts available! Fees include all materials, disposable cameras or film, and images processing. Participants should wear sunscreen and hats, as we'll be photographing outside (water bottles provided). Day session includes lunch!
PHOTOlearn camp JUNE 15-16 PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO NOON-4:00PM JULY 13-14 *LAFAYETTE, CO* NOON-4:00PM	Introduction To 35mm B&W and Color Photography (SESSION 1) ages 7-15 (SESSION ONE) Starting with a short history of 35mm cameras, students will see variety of vintage and modern day 35mm cameras. Children will use their 35mm cameras (older manual cameras are the best with detachable lens) and black and white film to experience the basics of photography and film exposure. Shutter speeds and f-stops will be explored and participants will record their settings when photographing. One day two, everyone will process their exposed film (as a team). Wen will mail contact sheets of the processed negatives. A limited number of 35mm cameras are available for rent at $35, if needed. 2-DAY session FEE is $145 4-DAY session FEE is $195 PICK A SESSION $65 (2nd child $95 / $125) Fees include all materials, disposable cameras or film, images processing, and lunch. Participants should wear sunscreen and hats, as we'll be photographing outside (water bottles provided).
PHOTOlearn camp JUNE 17-18 PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO NOON-4:00PM AUGUST 5-6 LAFAYETTE, CO 9:00-3:00PM	Introduction To 35mm B&W and Color Photography ages 7-15 (SESSION TWO) Youth will use their 35mm cameras and color film to experience the basics of photography and film exposure. Shutter speeds and f-stops will be explored and participants will record their settings when photographing. Wen will demonstrate the advantages of "over" and "under" exposing for certain lighting conditions. Films will be collected for over night processing. On day four, students will critique their processed color images. Student will review their negatives and Wen will discuss the proper care for handling and storing negatives. They will select the best two images for framing and mounting. Student will mount and frame their images. Students will then choose more images for use on special occasion cards. Participants will learn to make special occasion cards. Pagosa Springs youth participants will spend day one in Wen's darkroom, printing contact sheets and enlarging from their negatives. A special opportunity for youth to experience a working darkroom! 2-DAY session FEE is $145 4-DAY session FEE is $195 PICK A SESSION $65 (2nd child $95 / $125) Fees include all materials, disposable cameras or film, images processing, and lunch. Participants should wear sunscreen and hats, as we'll be photographing outside (water bottles provided).
JUNE 19 LAFAYETTE , CO / 6-8PM JULY 10 PAGOSA SPRINGS , CO / 6-8PM	35mm Camera Operation ages high school-adult Learn and understand the parts of a camera and how they function. Camera maintenance will be discussed. We’ll evaluate f-stop basics. You'll not only have a keen understanding of f-stop characteristics, but also discover the best f-stop decisions for the image you photograph. Topics include: aperture depth of field (minimum and maximum), aperture priority, proper film loading, rewinding partially exposed rolls of film for re-use, selecting the proper f-stop, digital verses film camera options, camera manufactures, and purchasing a camera, lenses, and additional equipment (resources). Each session FEE is $65 ($35 HS Students) Fees include all printed materials, film, images processing. Participants should bring all their photographic equipment (including owner’s manuals, tri-pods, etc.) and wear CASUAL CLOTHING.
JUNE 20 LAFAYETTE , CO / 6-8PM JULY 11 PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO / 6-8PM	Available Light (F-stops/Shutter Speeds) ages high school-adult Learn how to select the right shutter to help create better images. Advantages of slow and fast shutter speeds will be discussed. Participants will shoot an assignment during this session with provided film (black and white or color). Topics include: slow shutter speed effects, fast shutter speed effects, shutter speed camera priority, balancing shutter speed and aperture, logistics of shutter speed, and manually setting your shutter speed. This segment is dedicated to help you understand why f-stops are important for you to control. Explore the advantages and disadvantages of film speeds from ISO 400-3200. Color and Black & white films will be discussed and demonstrated. Experiment with ISO 3200 black & white film OR color ISO 800 exposure without a flash. Topics include: selecting the right film speed for the lighting scenario, using over and under exposure through f-stops, using high film speeds instead of camera flash, film manufactures (Kodak, Fuji, Ilford) options, film vendor options (the best pricing values), and capturing the right exposure settings (aperture and shutter). Each session FEE is $65 ($35 Students) Fees include all printed materials, film, images processing. Participants should bring all their photographic equipment (including owner’s manuals, tri-pods, etc.) and wear CASUAL CLOTHING.
JUNE 31 LAFAYETTE , CO / 6-8PM JULY 12 PAGOSA SPRINGS , CO / 6-8PM	Electronic Flash Systems ages high school-adult Does the electronic flash have you puzzled? Are you interested in obtaining better images using your flash? This session will give you confidence to easily use your flash. For those who don't have a flash- you can rent one for $20 and discover the right flash to purchase! Topics: Shadowless images, reducing red-eye, using a LumiQuest bouncer, fast recycle times with battery pack options, adjusting exposures for particular lighting conditions. Topics include: aperture and shutter settings, flash settings (TTL, auto, manual), flash manufacturer options (Vivitar, Canon, Metz), creating "shadowless" flash images, using the flash outdoors and indoors, film speed options, camera hot shoe or camera bracket options, and pc cord adaptors. Each session FEE is $65 ($35 Students) Fees include all printed materials, film, images processing. Participants should bring all their photographic equipment (including owner’s manuals, tri-pods, etc.) and wear CASUAL CLOTHING.
JUNE 24 LAFAYETTE , CO / 1:30-3:00PM JULY 22 PAGOSA SPRINGS , CO / 1:30-3:30PM	Processing B&W Film ages high school-adult Learn and understand the processing of black and white film with actual film processing. Participants may bring film shot from previous classes or an exposed black and white roll of film. All processing materials are included in the fee. Topics include: perils of film processing, step-by-step film processing (chart & steps provided), choosing the right film processing materials and equipment, vendor resources for materials/equipment purchase. Participants will process an exposed black and white film roll, with Wen's supervision. Each session FEE is $65 ($35 Students) Fees include all printed materials, film, images processing. Participants should bring all their photographic equipment (including owner’s manuals, tri-pods, etc.) and wear CASUAL CLOTHING.