Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Rockin' Out Photoshop Classes!



They are here, and they are fabulous! More Photoshop classes than you can shake a stick at...and there are more on the way. Check out the teaser video above for a glance at what is to come and then sign up! You'll be amazed at what you can create!


Check out the class info below for all the goodies:


Welcome to Introductory Photoshop!
This class is designed to get you familiar with Photoshop and by the end we should have you comfortable with getting around in Photoshop, getting your pics in and out of Photoshop, as well as being able to do some basic work to make them look good too! The class is going to be 4 lessons over 4 weeks, in order to give you some time to play with what you have learned during that week. The best thing about the self-paced format is that you can rewind and listen to my melodious voice teaching you a section over and over until you totally grawk it! I strongly encourage you to play in the program. There is nothing that you can really mess up (that I can’t help you fix) and the more you play, the more familiar and better you are. But for now, let’s concentrate on teaching you the basics!

Here are some of the things you can count on learning:
· the toolbar (and options)
· preferences – how to set up PS to work for you.
· the work area
· the palettes
· navigating
· shortcuts, shortcuts, shortcuts…
· image size and understanding resolution
· cropping and scaling and image
· understanding colour modes
· saving an image (sounds basic, I know – but there are lots of options in here!)
· understanding image file formats (jpeg, TIFF, PSD – why are there so many?)
· making selections
· adjustments (brighter, darker, colour – all important stuff!)
· brushes
· an introduction to retouching tools (patch, healing and stamp tools)
· removing distracting objects in background
· intro to layers
· working with text
· basic image correction and retouching techniques
· filters (or let’s play with cool stuff!)

Lesson Dates Thursdays Sept 10,17,24 and Oct 1. (September forum group)
or Thursdays Oct 8,15,22 and 29. (October forum group)


Cost: $90 CAD.
Payment must be received to get your log-in info. For your convenience we accept VISA or MC, email money transfers or Paypal.


Or call 403.263.6166. to register or email jennifer@chipperfieldphotography.com

I’m so looking forward to seeing you on your journey in to the fabulous world of digital imaging, where anything is possible.




Thursday, August 20, 2009

Allie and Bryce

I was so honoured to photograph my sister's wedding in Victoria earlier this month. They chose an amazing location at MacAuley Point Park overlooking the ocean. From start to finish, their wedding was perfect for them (including the choice of ring bearer!).
Here are a few sneak peeks of your images - enjoy Hawaii and I can't wait to share the rest with you when you return.
xoxo always!

Saturday, August 15, 2009

Wow...

is August really halfway over?
(a little self indulgent whining here...bear with me)
I feel like this just walked up and slapped me in the face. Between my sisters wedding (which was wonderful), replacing my computer and numerous other incidents, I feel...done. I should (there is that evil word) be relaxing and enjoying the summer. But it seems like everytime I have some time off with CJ and D, the weather isn't co-operating. And I would just love to have some fun in the sun. So excuse the big blurt here but this summer doesn't feel like sunshine and roses. There seems to be a lot on the go but nothing really getting done. I am in a place of transition which is a really good thing and is a lot of work and emotional energy as well. Reinventing oneself to any degree is always a challenge! So bring on some BBQ,golf,sprinklers and sun. I want a couple of weeks with some fun before the crunch season hits! And check with me tomorrow - I will so be over this. ;)
Anyone else feeling this way? Hit me back to let me know I'm not alone in this!
xoxo
Jen