Photography

Photography

"Capture the Moment" Photography

The focus of this workshop will be the enjoyment photography brings to the moment. The purpose is to show how everyone can become a better photographer, enjoy the process and share the results. All levels of experience are welcome and all types of photo equipment will permit you to succeed: film cameras, DSLRs, point and shoots, iPhones, iPads, etc. Bring what you have and we'll work together. The class consists of eight two hour workshop sessions. All classes meet at Marinwood Community Center and may travel offsite.

Ages: 12 & Up 

Workshop Dates/Times:

Wed., March 16, 7-9:00pm Introduction and Orientation
Sat., March 19, 9-11:30am Western Marin
Sat., March 26, 9-11:30am McInnis and St. Vincent?s
Sat., April 2, 9-11:30am Nicasio, Redwoods and Lucas Valley Road
Sat., April 9, 9-11:30am Golden Gate Bridge
Sun., April 17, 9-11:30am Marin Farmers Market
Sat., April 23, 9-11:30am Civic Center, Marin Center and Civic Center Lagoon
Sat., April 30, 9-11:30am Blackstone Canyon and local landscape
Wed., May 4, 7-9:00pm Victory Banquet

$125/9 classes - Register Here
Returning Students:  20% off Discount Available (call 415-479-0775 to enroll)

Instructor:

Duncan MacSwain--teacher, photographer, and international tour group leader?has lived in the Marinwood-Lucas Valley community for over 40 years. His photos have been published in books, calendars, magazinges, and promotional materials in 15 countries. He has previously taught photo workshops in the U.C. Berkeley Research Expeditions Program, at the Quadrennial Art and Culture Festival of the Pacific in Palau, and throughout Marin. Duncan is a frequent speaker on the book store circuit, and at various conventions and promotional events throughout Marin and northern California.

MacSwain taught psychology and biology, and was an administrator and athletic coach at Redwood High School for 32 years. He was a Marin Teacher of the Year, a northern California Coach of the Year, and a nominee for National Science Teacher of the Year. He has been organizing and leading international photo tours through Dimensions in Travel, Novato, for over 20 years. His specialties include South America (the Galapagos, Machu Picchu and the Amazon), southeast Asia and micronesia.