The Bigger Picture

The Art and Business of Photography with Susan Carr, ASMP Education Director

Wednesday, January 25, 2012, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Register by January 24, 2012 and receive a $5 discount!

Susan Carr brings a deep knowledge of photography and business together in her new book, The Art and Business of Photography. Join us for this very special evening as Susan talks about the realities of the photo industry and marketplace, what artistic and business skills you need to succeed, and how to find the right the balance between art and commerce.

Susan Carr is the Education Director of The American Society of Media Photographers and past President of ASMP. She has developed ASMP's highly acclaimed National Its Your Business seminars and produced the Strictly Business 3 Conference. Based in Chicago, Susan's photographs are included in corporate and private collections, most notably the Pfizer Corporation and the Museum of Contemporary Photography.

Fee: $25 for Silver Eye and ASMP members; $30 for non-members;
$20 for Silver Eye and ASMP members with a valid student ID
Limited to 40 students
Location: City Theatre's Rehearsal Space, 1300 Bingham Street on the South Side

Silver Eye Photo Safaris

Silver Eye's Photo Safaris give you hands-on instruction from a professional photographer while visiting Pittsburgh's most photogenic and historic spots, some not normally open to the public. These field trips are for photographers at any skill level. Enjoy a great day outdoors, advance your knowledge of basic concepts and techniques, and meet others who share your interest in photography.

Carrie Furnace Photo Safari

Co-sponsored with Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area

Saturday, February 4, 2012, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Alternative date in case of inclement weather: Saturday, March 3, 2012

Carrie Furnace is one of Pittsburgh's greatest historic sites of the industrial age. The structure and surrounding area are normally off limits to photographers, but Silver Eye has been granted special access to the site. Through general and one-on-one instruction, further your knowledge of composition, quality of light, exposure, high dynamic range and panoramas.

*Please bring with you: a d-SLR and a tripod, comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing.

Fee: $65 for Silver Eye members; $75 for non-members
Limited to 14 students
Instructor: Ivette Spradlin, Adjunct Faculty, Photography Department,
Carnegie Mellon University
Location: Carrie Furnace, Rankin, PA

Schenley Park Photo Safari
Co-Sponsored with Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
Saturday, February 25, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Schenley Park is a winter wonderland retreat just minutes from the heart of Oakland. Join Jessica Kalmar for this landscape workshop followed by coffee and discussion at the Café.

*Please bring with you: a camera, comfortable walking shoes, and weather appropriate clothing.

Fee: $65 for Silver Eye & Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy members; $75 for non-members
Limited to 15 students
Instructor: Jessica Kalmar, Photography Instructor, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Location: Schenley Park Café and Visitor Center, 101 Panther Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA (across from Phipps Conservancy)

Digital Photography Boot Camps

We've created new two- hour workshops designed just for the beginner and taught by some of Pittsburgh's finest photo educators. Enroll for all or just take the ones you need to master your digital SLR (d-SLR) camera and settings, photo editing applications and techniques.

Camera Basics for New Digital SLR Camera Owners - Camera Functions

Wednesday, February 1, 2011, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Digital SLR cameras have a lot of menus, buttons and settings. The manuals often confuse more than explain but in this class, you'll walk through all of the settings and functions you need to start making great pictures.

Topics include: file formats, white balance, ISO, shutter speeds and aperture and how to set your camera functions for optimum performance and ease of use.

*Please bring with you: a d-SLR, your manual and any accessories.

Fee: $55 for Silver Eye members; $65 for non-members

Limited to 15 students

Instructor: Richard Kelly, Program Associate, Silver Eye Center for Photography and Adjunct Instructor, Pittsburgh Filmmakers

Location: Silver Eye Center for Photography

Hot Shoe Flash 101

Wednesday February 28, 2012, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Improve your technique in this workshop that covers basic hot shoe flash, auto TTL exposure, flash exposure compensation, fill-flash and Synchroflash.

*Please bring with you: a d-SLR, a hot shoe flash and your manuals.

Fee: $55 for Silver Eye members; $65 for non-members

Limited to 15 students

Instructor: Richard Kelly, Photographer and Adjunct Instructor at Pittsburgh Filmmakers

Location: Silver Eye Center for Photography, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Camera Basics for New Digital SLR Camera Owners - Exposure Techniques

Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Fee: $55 for Silver Eye members; $65 for non-members

Limited to 15 students

Instructor: Richard Kelly, Program Associate, Silver Eye Center for Photography and Adjunct Instructor, Pittsburgh Filmmakers

Location: Silver Eye Center for Photography

Camera Basics for New Digital SLR Camera Owners - Photographic Composition

Wednesday, April 4, 2012, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Fee: $55 for Silver Eye members; $65 for non-members

Limited to 15 students

Instructor: To Be Announced

Location: Silver Eye Center for Photography

How to Register! 1. Complete the Program Registration form and mail to:         Program Registration         Silver Eye Center for Photography         1015 East Carson Street         Pittsburgh, PA 15203-1109 2. Register by phone by calling 412-431-1810. 3. Register by fax by sending the completed form to 412-431-5777.     Questions? Please call 412-431-1810 to discuss your needs and questions. Cancellation and refund policy: Payment is due at the time of registration. Full payment confirms your place in class. In the case of registration by e-mail or voice mail message, we can hold your place for up to three business days. If Silver Eye must cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment, registered participants will be notified two (2) days before the start date, and tuition will be reimbursed within thirty (30) days of notification. In the case of participant's cancellation in a one session class or workshop, payment may be refunded up to seven (7) days before class with a $10 cancellation fee. In the case of participant’s cancellation in a multi-session class, payment may be refunded up to two weeks before class with a $25 cancellation fee. There is no refund for cancellations received less than seven (7) days before a one session class or workshop start date and two weeks before multi session classes. Payment may be made by MasterCard, Visa, Discover or by check.