Workshops

Years of presenting photography workshops make it clear that several key components make for a successful workshop.

#1. Dedicated instructors whose priority is the creative growth of our students. Our goal is to inspire students to create imagery that conveys their interests to others.

#2. Learning to understand the importance of light and tonal relationships in every image, as applied to any subject matter: portraits, the natural environment, architecture, street photography, abstracts, or whatever is important to you.

#3. Learning the power of composition: how to build lines, forms, contrasts and colors to make the things you find attractive irresistible to your viewers. We don’t rely on rules; instead we follow Edward Weston’s dictum that “Good composition is the strongest way of seeing.”

#4. The recognition that we’re all there together to help one another, to expand on the strong points we all have, and to strengthen the weaknesses we all struggle with. We do that outdoors in our photographic field sessions, knowing that powerful and meaningful images are as possible in your own back yard as they are in the most majestic of landscapes. And we do that indoors as we review work of all students and instructors, always having a lot of fun doing it.

Whether you're an amateur or professional photographer, whether you choose traditional, digital or alternative processes, whether you do color or black and white photography, these workshops will be invaluable to you. What type of student do we seek? Bruce and his co-instructors have proven over the years that we can mix students at any and all levels of experience; we can mix students at any and all levels of expertise; we cannot mix students at different levels of enthusiasm! So if your enthusiasm level is high, you'll fit right in!

Please review the workshops for 2024. Included are personal workshops offered throughout the year by direct arrangement with Bruce, plus “Virtual Workshops” sending images to Bruce for review and evaluation. (Additional scheduled workshops for 2024 are currently being finalized, so check periodically for new ones.)

Workshops for 2024

Workshop Registration and Payment

To register and reserve your space for the specific workshop(s) you are interested in, you have the option of paying a deposit or a full payment with Visa or Master Card via the website. To do so for each workshop you are interested in, click “add to cart” at the top of the individual workshop page. Please specify your option via the “pricing option” (“Deposit” or “Pay in Full”). After we receive your application via the website, an email will be sent to confirm your registration. If you register with a deposit, the remaining balance is due 6 weeks prior to the start of the workshop; please pay the remaining balance by specifying “ Pay Difference” in the “pricing option” on the workshop page.

If you do not use Visa or Master Card, or prefer not use credit cards as payment method, we accept registration with a check (deposit or full amount) and an application. Please download and fill out the application (Workshop-application.doc or Workshop-application.PDF), make the check payable to “Bruce Barnbaum” and mail the check with filled out application to the address below. We will notify you via an email to confirm your resignation.

Bruce Barnbaum Workshops

P.O. Box 1791

Granite Falls, WA 98252

Please note the following in regard to payment:

• If you register with a deposit, the remaining balance is due 6 weeks prior to the start of the workshop. The deposit is non refundable.

• Deposit amount varies, ranging between $150 and $250. Please find details on the individual workshop page.

• If the workshop is canceled for any reason, your payment (deposit, remaining balance paid, or full amount) will be refunded in full.

• Visa and Master Cards are the only credit cards accepted for payment via website

If you have any questions in regards to registration or payment, please contact Bruce via email (barnbaum@aol.com) or call him directly (360-691-4105)

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