Black-and-White Photography for Young Photographers Photo Camp For Teens in Santa Fe, New Mexico, July 8 - 14, 2007 with Sharon Mier

This is Photo Camp for teens! Spend a fun and memorable week in Santa Fe learning the principles of black-and-white photography from an experienced instructor and a supportive staff. Both beginning photographers and to those with an advanced knowledge of their film camera and darkroom techniques are welcome. Participants, ranging in age from 13 to 17 years old, work daily in the field, exploring New Mexico ranch life and small villages rooted in the Old West. Swimming, hiking, and sampling the local cuisine add relaxing interludes to daily darkroom sessions, critiques, demonstrations, and image presentations. To find out more, call (505) 983.1400, log onto www.santafeworkshops.com, or email info@santafeworkshops.com.

(PRWEB) May 3, 2007 -- This is Photo Camp for teens! Spend a fun and memorable week in Santa Fe learning the principles of black-and-white photography from an experienced instructor and a supportive staff. Both beginning photographers and to those with an advanced knowledge of their film camera and darkroom techniques are welcome. Participants, ranging in age from 13 to 17 years old, work daily in the field, exploring New Mexico ranch life and small villages rooted in the Old West. Swimming, hiking, and sampling the local cuisine add relaxing interludes to daily darkroom sessions, critiques, demonstrations, and image presentations.

With Sharon's guidance and encouragement, energetic teens will develop their black-and-white photographic skills as they delve into cameras, film, exposure, developing film, printing, portfolios, print presentation, and personal vision. The learning continues into the evening with darkroom sessions guided by Sharon and the Workshops staff. Participants gain a heightened knowledge of photographic craft, a strong sense of direction in their personal vision, and the desire to make photography part of their everyday lives.

"I loved having Sharon as an instructor, she brought a wonderful feeling to the group and really brought us out of our shells." Isobel Rippel, participant from 2006 Young Photographers Workshop.

Sharon Mier is an enthusiastic teacher who is passionate about photography and working with young people. She has worked across the country as a photographer for the Defense Language Institute, GaleForce Sports Marketing, Travelhost Albuquerque Magazine, and other periodicals. Her personal long-term documentary projects and fine-art photography include a record of the three years she lived in Europe, a rodeo project, and a series of family portraits.

Sharon has been involved with the Santa Fe Workshops since 2000, working alongside acclaimed photographers Debbie Fleming Caffery, Keith Carter, Elizabeth Opalenik, and Eddie Soloway, among others.

For more information on this workshop, or others held in Santa Fe, New Mexico, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, or around the world please visit www.santafeworkshops.com, email, or call 505-983-1400 ext. 11.

The Santa Fe Workshops, an inspirational resource for photographers for the past 17 years, is an educational center covering a wide range of topics in digital, color, and black-and-white photography as well as year-round digital programs. Each season photographers of every kind travel to Santa Fe to engage their imaginations and rekindle their passion for photography. To find out more, call (505) 983.1400, log onto www.santafeworkshops.com, or email.

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