Lewis Kemper
LEWIS KEMPER is widely recognized as a photographer, writer, and instructor, lecturing throughout the United States. Books include, “Ancient Ancestors of the Southwest”, published by Graphic Arts Center Publishing;
“Capturing the Light” which won the People’s Choice Awards in Fine Art in the 2009 Photography.Book.Now competition; and His “Photographing Yosemite Digital Field Guide” which was voted in the top 20 field guides. Lewis’ training videos have been used by thousands of photographers, helping them with their photographic and post processing skills. Lewis is currently a “Tamron Pro Team Member.”
Lewis' Seminars & Workshops
WEDS 1:00 - 2:30 P.M.
Processing for Success
Classroom Seminar
Meeting Location: Celebration Hall at St, Anastasia, 5205 A1A S.
Ticket Price: $30
Difficulty Level: All Levels
Max No People: 30
Description: Learn how to use masking tools in Adobe Camera Raw and Lightroom to set your images apart from the crowd. Ansel Adams used to say, “the negative is the score, and print is the performance.” In today’s digital world, the raw file is the score, and your post processing is the performance. Learn how to use these tools to turn your score into a performance that will dazzle your audiences! Learn how to use these tools to accentuate the stars in your pictures and to control the lighting of your images. Lewis will demonstrate his technique for “flipping the light” to make your subject the strongest visual element in your pictures. Take the ordinary and make it extraordinary with these tips and techniques.
THUR 3:00 - 4:30 P.M.
Light, Color and Composition
Classroom Seminar
Meeting Location: Celebration Hall at St, Anastasia, 5205 A1A S.
Ticket Price: $30
Difficulty Level: All Levels
Max No People: 30
Description: Photography isn’t rocket science! If you pay attention to the basics of light, color and composition and learn how to use these elements to your advantage, your photography will improve. Learn how to use color relations to help you compose, just as your line, shape and form. Taking good pictures isn’t a matter of equipment, it is a matter of seeing and capturing what you want to convey. Stepping back and reinforcing how to get great captures will elevate your images to the next level.
FRI 3:00 - 4:30 P.M.
PART 1
Capturing the beauty of the Milky Way and the Night Sky
Classroom Seminar
Meeting Location: Celebration Hall at St, Anastasia, 5205 A1A S.
Ticket Price: $30
Difficulty Level: All Levels
Max No People: 30
Description: Night sky and Milky Way images present many challenges for photographers. There are 4 ways to capture the night sky. A single image at high ISO and relatively short exposures; multiply images at very high ISO and short exposures, which then get stacked in special software; tracking, using a mechanical device to move the camera in sync with the stars, allowing for long exposures at low ISO; and creating star trails by either stacking multiple images or photographing for extended time periods. Lewis will explain each technique and talk about their advantages and disadvantages. Lewis will also be demonstrating post processing techniques he has learned over the years, saving you much time and experimentation.
FRI 9:30 - 11:30 P.M.
PART 2
Capturing the beauty of the Milky Way and the Night Sky
Field Workshop
Meeting Location: Marineland Rock Beach, 9700 Oceanshore Blvd.
Price: $100
Difficulty Level: Must have attended Part 1 Classroom Seminar
Max No People: 10
Description: During this field session we will practice the techniques taught in the class. Lewis will help you set your cameras for capturing image stacks to get the best night sky images without owning a bunch of expensive equipment. He will also demonstrate the use of the Benro Polaris for tracking.
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Suggested Gear List: tripod, adjustable camera, cable release or intervalometer timer. Warm clothes.
SAT 1:00 - 2:30 P.M.
PART 1 Expanding your Creativity with Time/Motion Techniques
Classroom Seminar
Meeting Location: Celebration Hall at St, Anastasia, 5205 A1A S.
Ticket Price: $30
Difficulty Level: All Levels
Max No People: 30
Description: Today’s outdoor photographer has many options for expanding your creativity beyond that of a simple exposure. Using techniques such as Long Exposures, both day and night, we can now make photographs that dazzle the viewer. By using strong neutral density filters in the day, we can capture motion in still images. Time lapse allows us to condense time and show a view of our world that is lost to the normal observer. In this session you will learn about different options for neutral density filters and how to calculate exposure when using them. You will learn how to shoot and process time lapse sequences.
SAT 3:30 - 5:30 P.M.
PART 2
Expanding your Creativity with Time/Motion Techniques
Field Workshop
Meeting Location: Marineland Rock Beach, 9700 Oceanshore Blvd.
Price: $100
Difficulty Level: Must have attended Part 1 Classroom Seminar
Max No People: 10
Description: The field workshop will be a chance to try long exposures during the day with neutral density filters. Lewis will demonstrate the process of setting up the shot, taking exposure readings, calculating filter factors, using Live View with strong ND filters, using your intervelomer and more.
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Suggested Gear List: Tripod, adjustable camera, 15 stop neutral density filter and intervalometer timer.
SUN 10:00 - 11:30 A.M.
Living the Dream
Classroom Seminar
Meeting Location: Celebration Hall at St, Anastasia, 5205 A1A S.
Ticket Price: $30
Difficulty Level: All Levels
Max No People: 30
Description: Have you ever wanted to hit the open road in a camper van? Lewis said yes to that question 2 years ago and since then has spent over 9 months in his van traveling. If so, there are many considerations. Which van is best for me? Do I want to go custom or stock? What systems do I need/want? How do you go to the bathroom/shower? How do you find campsites? What camera gear should I take? How much does it cost? How do you stay connected? Lewis will answer these questions and more.
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