CMS Photography by Colleen Miniuk-Sperry - Current Photography Workshop Schedule

I am honored to work with some amazing organizations to deliver the very best in photography instruction. To take your photography to the next level and make some fantastic images in the Southwest, join me on the following workshops and special events:

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February 9, 2012: Seminar and book signing
Sun Lakes Camera Club
7 pm - 9 pm
"Mastering Exposure" seminar, followed by book signing
Closed meeting for SLCC members-only

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February 22, 2012: Presentation and book signing
Trilogy Camera Club
6 pm - 8 pm
"Going Beyond the Cliche" presentation, followed by book signing
Closed meeting for TCC members-only

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February 23, 2012: Presentation and book signing
Digital Interest Group
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
"Wild About Wildflowers: When, Where, and How to Photograph Arizona's Blooms" presentation, followed by book signing
Closed meeting for DIG members-only

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February 23, 2012: Presentation and book signing
Saguaro Camera Club
6:45 pm
"Chasing the Light" presentation, followed by book signing
Closed meeting for SCC members-only

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February 24, 2012: Presentation and book signing
Photography West Camera Club
6 pm - 8 pm
"Wild About Wildflowers" presentation, followed by book signing
Closed meeting for PWCC members-only

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February 25, 2012

Nature Photo Walk "Photo 101/Low Light" at Lost Dutchman State Park with Nature's Photo Adventures

Cost: $59, plus entrance fee ($7)

4:30 - 6:30 pm

Join Colleen on a 2-hour photo intensive to learn the basics of your camera functions and how to capture nature through your lens. We'll start with a basic explanation of your camera settings functions, proper lighting, composition, and image review.

For this session, we'll focus on capturing landscapes at sunset/low light in the grand Superstition Mountains. All skill levels and cameras - point-n-shoots, digital SLR's, film, etc. - welcome!

For more information or to register, please visit the Nature's Photo Adventures website under Photo Walks. Class size limited to 12 students.

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February 27, 2012: Seminar and book signing
Sedona Camera Club
6 pm - 8 pm
"The Sedona Challenge Results" presentation, followed by book signing
Closed meeting for SCC members-only

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February 28, 2012: Seminar and book signing
West Valley Camera Club
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
""Wild About Wildflowers: When, Where, and How to Photograph Arizona's Blooms" presentation, followed by book signing
Closed meeting for WVCC members-only

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March 1, 2012: Presentation and book signing
Monte Vista Camera Club
1:00 - 3:00 pm
"Wild About Wildflowers: Macro Photography" presentation, followed by book signing
Closed meeting for MVCC members-only

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March 2, 2012: Photo workshop and book signing
The Nature Conservancy, Hassyampa River Preserve
9 am - 1 pm
"Wild about Nature Photography!" 1 hour presentation, 2 hour photo walk, followed by a book signing
$5 for non-members, $3 for TNC members; registation required by calling (928) 684-2772

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March 3, 2012: Presentation, photo walk, and book signing
Boyce Thompson Arboretum
9:00-11:30 am and again at 2:00-4:30 pm
"Photographing Arizona's Wildflowers" presentation, followed by guided photo walk in the garden and book signing
Open to the public; FREE with paid daily BTA admission of $9 for adults, $4.50 ages 5-12 (kids under age 5 free).

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March 10, 2012

Nature Photo Walk "Photo 101" at Desert Botanical Gardens with Nature's Photo Adventures

Cost: $59, plus entrance fee ($18, discounts available for seniors & AAA members)

9 am - 11 am

For more information or to register, please visit the Nature's Photo Adventures website under Photo Walks. Class size limited to 12 students.

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March 17, 2012

Nature Photo Walk "Macro Mania" at Desert Botanical Gardens with Nature's Photo Adventures

Cost: $59, plus entrance fee ($18, discounts available for seniors & AAA members)

9 am - 11 am

Join Colleen on a 2-hour photo intensive focused on macro photography techniques during the beginning of the desert's magical spring wildflower season. Macro or telephoto lens or close-up filters, extension tubes, or bellows highly recommended. All skill levels and cameras - point-n-shoots, digital SLR's, film, etc. - welcome!

For more information or to register, please visit the Nature's Photo Adventures website under Photo Walks. Class size limited to 12 students.

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March 24-25, 2012

"Macro Techniques: Wild About Wildflowers" with Arizona Highways Photography Workshops

Cost: $375

SOLD OUT - Waiting list available

Join photographers and authors of “Wild in Arizona: Photographing Arizona’s Wildflowers,” Colleen Miniuk-Sperry and Paul Gill on exciting 2-day workshop aimed at improving your macro photography techniques while capturing stunning images of wildflowers in the Arizona desert.

Besides learning how best to control your camera’s aperture, shutter speeds, and ISOs to record beautiful blooms, Colleen and Paul will also share special tips for making memorable photographs and overcoming challenges specific to close-up photography like dealing with the wind, using artificial backgrounds, and implementing the “Dutch tilt” for more dynamic compositions.

The location for the photo shoots will be decided prior to the start of the workshops based on best wildflower blooms in the Phoenix area. Potential locations include Desert Botanical Gardens, Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Lake Pleasant Regional Park, Bartlett Lake, Hewitt Canyon, and Lost Dutchman State Park.

For more information or to register, please visit the Arizona Highways Photography Workshops website, under the "Macro Techniques: Wild About Wildflowers" listing. Class size limited to 20 students.

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March 27, 2012: Presentation and book signing
Prescott Camera Club
6 pm - 8 pm
"Breaking the Rules" presentation, followed by book signing
Closed meeting for PCC members-only

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March 30, 2012: Presentation and book signing
The Well Red Coyote (Sedona)
7:00 pm
"Wild About Wildflowers: When, Where, and How to Photograph Arizona's Blooms" presentation, followed by book signing
Open to the public; FREE

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June 7, 2012
Sedona PhotoFest
"Wild in Arizona: Photographing Wildflowers" presentation, followed by book signing
9 am - 10:30 am

Cost FREE, but pre-registration required

http://www.sedonaphotofest.com

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June 17-21, 2012

"Summering in Acadia National Park" with Arizona Highways Photography Workshops

Cost: $2,595

At the turn of the twentieth century, rusticators flocked to Maine to watch the sunrise from the highest point along the Eastern seaboard. They came to dip their toes in the chilly Atlantic Ocean and stroll through idyllic grassy meadows during sun-filled days. Tourists arrived to soak up the summer in Acadia National Park. Now it’s time for photographers to “summer in Acadia.”

Join us on this unforgettable photography workshop, where you’ll have the chance to capture iconic photographs of one of America’s most popular and scenic national parks. With outdoor photographer and two-time Acadia Artist-in-Residence Colleen Miniuk-Sperry as your guide, you’ll be in the right places at the best times to catch thunderous waves crashing against the rocky shoreline, blooming wildflowers in serene meadows and inspiring historical locations throughout Acadia at their very best.

Striking scenes of the rising sun from Cadillac Mountain, John D. Rockefeller’s historic carriage roads and the granite-lined northeastern shoreline await your camera. We’ll also explore other equally photogenic locations such as Day Mountain, Hunter’s Beach and Great Head.

Through a combination of hands-on, field-based photo shoots and classroom critique sessions, you’ll learn tips and tricks for capturing the varying moods, weather and light that Acadia presents, and take home a broad portfolio of stunning nature photographs of this diverse park. And you might even get to dip your toes in the ocean!

For more information or to register, please visit the Arizona Highways Photography Workshops website, under the "Summering in Acadia National Park" listing. Class size limited to 15 students.

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July 27-29, 2012

"Women's Photo Retreat at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon" with Arizona Highways Photography Workshops

Cost: $1,175

Calling all the ladies! Are you looking for a safe environment to learn your camera? Are you looking for a creative jolt to take your photography to the next level? Are you unsure what to do with all those images you capture?

If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, you need to join outdoor photographer Colleen Miniuk-Sperry on this special women’s-only photography retreat at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Experience the supportive environment of an all-women group as you learn to master your camera and openly discuss topics specifically related to being a creative, successful female photographer. Through a combination of interactive discussions, working sessions and image reviews, you’ll learn how to create salable images that will make editors’ and buyers’ heads turn; how to make one-of-a-kind photographs utilizing your individualized knowledge and experiences; and how to sell your work in the sometimes-confusing photography industry.

During this exciting weekend event, Colleen reveals her favorite photogenic, awe-inspiring locations along the North Rim during the dramatic summer rainy season. With Mother Nature’s help, dramatic skies and beautiful sunrises and sunsets await us as we explore the rugged Canyon landscape. We’ll investigate the meadows studded with colorful summer wildflowers and the old-growth pine forests that surround this geological wonder. So bring your camera and your curiosity, and be prepared to take your photography to the next level.

For more information or to register, please visit the Arizona Highways Photography Workshops website, under the "Women's Photo Retreat" listing. Class size limited to 15 students.

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November 2-3, 2012

"Introduction to Camera Flash" with Arizona Highways Photography Workshops

Cost: $240

This weekend workshop focuses on the best use of your flash, both on and off the camera. Instructor Colleen Miniuk-Sperry demystifies this valuable piece of photo equipment as she teaches how guide numbers, snoots and gels can help create more compelling photographs. She’ll show you a step-by-step process to control the quantity and quality of the flash output, which leads to better images. You’ll learn the differences between ETTL and manual modes and you’ll determine how to balance ambient light with artificial light. You can use these tips and techniques with any type of photography, from nature to portraits.

We’ll work with Native American models and nature subjects at the Scottsdale Civic Plaza. Although the focus is on portrait and macro/nature applications, the tips and techniques learned during this workshop can be applied to any type of photography.

Workshop Prerequisite: Attendees must have a basic understanding of exposure (aperture, shutter speed and ISO) and exposure control (reading the histogram and exposure compensation), as these will not be covered in class, but will be required as foundational knowledge to operating flash.

For more information or to register, please visit the Arizona Highways Photography Workshops website, under the "Intro to Flash listing. Class size limited to 15 students.

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