DPA January Photo Tips: Get Bundled Up!
Photo by Don Werthmann, Detroit DPA Instructor
Click here to learn about DPA Photo Tips offered in each newsletter, and on our website.
See our three tips below for Beginner, Intemediate, and Advanced photography skill levels.
Additionally, check out our 3-level curriculum descriptions to learn about improving your photographs using digital manipulation, in the DPA workshops.
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Beginner Photo Tip:
A World in Monochrome
Photos & text by Hinda Schuman, Philadelphia Instructor
In the world of journalism these are called "drive by shootings". Not to in any way belittle the actual horrible act of someone being shot, but to emphasize that sometimes in the world of journalism, what we photograph happens quickly, and without opportunity to prepare, and yes sometimes happens while in the car.
Click here to read more from Hinda on capturing great images on a road trip or on the fly.
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Intermediate Photo Tip: Tripods,
Window Mounts, & Bean Bags
Photos & text by Russ Burden, Denver DPA Instructor
Join noted nature photographer, and Denver DPA Instructor, Russ Burden as he provides tips on stabilizing your camera with tripods, window mounts, and bean bags.
Using these simple tricks will enable you to be more creative in your picture-taking, capture movement and photograph at night.
Click here to read Russ's tips for the field
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Advanced Photo Tip:
Winter Photography Tips
Photos & text by Allen Birnbach, Denver Instructor
When shooting in the cold, be sure to follow these tips on clothing, equipment, exposure, timing, and lighting.
Winter can be one of the best times to shoot outdoors, and the key to a successful shoot is being properly prepared. Here's what you need to know.
Click here to read more from Allen on how to photograph successfully this winter.
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January Photo Assignment: Get Bundled Up!
Photo by Rick Wright, Philadelphia Instructor
Snapshooters, amateur photographers, photo enthusiasts and even professionals are encouraged to submit their best images for 'Get Bundled Up!'
Send us your best photographs this winter: portraits, still life, night and action shots all qualify.
Entries should be uploaded by February 10th, 2008. And remember, the winner who is selected will be part of the 12 Assignment images that will be on display in museums, galleries and studios around the country.
To enter or learn more, click here.
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Instructor Profile: Orlando's Milton Heiberg Presents an Encore Exhibit of his Stunning Nature & Bird Photography on Sanibel Island, FL
Photographs by Milton Heiberg, Orlando DPA Instructor
Florida Wildlife: Photographic prints by Milton Heiberg
Wildlife photographer Milton Heiberg will present his work at the J.N. "Ding" Darling NWR Visitor's Center from January 1st through February 29th, 2008. This will be an encore exhibit including twenty-three framed prints of the Florida Wildlife show that was hung in the center's gallery during May and June of 2007.
Click here to see Milton's photographs from the exhibition
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Featured Classroom:
ICEBOX Quality Framing & Gallery in Minneapolis
written by Frank Lovece
There's nothing mini in Minneapolis when it comes to the Northrup King Building - all 875,000 square feet of it. A complex of ten interconnected buildings, actually, constructed in 1917, this landmark was built for the fabled seed purveyor Northrup King & Co., who for generations helped fill the Great Plains of the nation's breadbasket. The company moved out in the late 1980s, and its building has since evolved to become the heart of the heartland's art scene - a home to more than 130 artists and arts-related businesses, plus another 30 entrepreneurs and nonprofits...
Click here to read more about this inspiring workshop venue in Minneapolis!
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January Student of the Month: Joe DeHaven
Joe DeHaven, Advanced student from Phoenix, AZ, is our DPA January Student of the Month!
His portraits and sports photographs from the annual Phoenix Reindeer Run caught the eye of Instructor David Sanders.
Click here to see more of Joe's photographs
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DPA December Assignment Winner: Melissa Carlson
Melissa Carlson is DPA's student winner for our December "Home for the Holidays" Assignment.
Her winning portrait of a child's face illuminated by holiday lights near a Christmas tree, titled Believe, portrays a child's emotions on Christmas of hope and joy. Congratulations Melissa!
Click here to see Melissa's winning photograph
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DPA on the Airwaves!
The Digital Photo Academy is making television appearances around the country. Our instructors are photographic authorities in each of the communities where they teach and can often be seen on television sharing their knowledge.
Our most recent shows have been in Cleveland with Instructor Alex Lippisch and Minneapolis with Instructor Tony Schreck.
Click here to watch Alex Lippisch's Cleveland FOX8 segment
Click here to watch Tony Schreck's Minneapolis KARE TV segment
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New Faces at DPA
Many of you have come to know Mary Edgett as our cheerful and resourceful student liaison.
What you might not have known is that Mary is also an accomplished painter and has an exhibition coming up this Spring. She is devoting herself full time to that project but of course we will maintain contact with her so as the news of her painting comes up, we will pass it on to you including when and where the exhibitions will be taking place.
Congratulations Mary, we'll miss you!
Joining us as our new student liaison, is Amy Jackson, an accomplished portrait and lifestyle photographer with years of experience leading photo and travel treks around the world.
Amy is also an accomplished chef and all around great gal!
If you have not spoken to Amy yet, you are likely to soon...
Click here to read more about the DPA Team.
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Students: we hope you enjoyed your digital photography workshop!
Pleake take a few moments to fill out our Post-Workshop survey, located in your Student Log-In area of the Digital Photo Academy website. Then go to > MY SURVEYS > and select the post-workshop survey for your skill level.
Just a minute of your feedback will help DPA to be a better program!
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