Summer Nature Photography Workshops in Centerville Ohio Parks by Jim Crotty

I am happy to announce that I will be presenting a new series of outdoor photography classes and workshops this summer in partnership with the Centerville-Washington Township Park District in two of their parks, south of Dayton, Ohio. Programs will be presented at both Bill Yeck Park and Grant Park, both located in Centerville. These areas are beautiful locations for learning and practicing outdoor nature and landscape photography, offering a variety of habitats including woodland trails, creeks, and tall grass meadows.

I will be leading each class through the basics of exposure and best camera settings as well as developing artistic vision for natural compositions. Subjects will range from insects, wildlife, plants, flowers, and the wider landscapes and skyscapes that make summer in Ohio so beautiful.

There are both weekday and weekend classes available. The dates, locations, web page with details are as follows for each class. Prices are listed on each page:

* Saturday June 15th “Summer Nature Photography”  Bill Yeck Park  8AM - 11AM 
https://cwpd.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=434

* Thursday June 20th “Summer Nature Photography”  Grant Park  9AM-Noon 
https://cwpd.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=433

* Saturday July 13th  “Summer Nature Photography Full Day Workshop”  Bill Yeck Park  9AM - 4PM 
https://cwpd.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=435

* T/TH  July 16, 18, 22 and 25  “Summer Nature Photography Series/Class”  Bill Yeck Park  6:30PM - 8:00PM 
https://cwpd.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=437

Registration is now open via the links listed above, however, students will need to create an account first @ https://cwpd.recdesk.com/CommunityHome.

Students are encouraged to bring an entry level DSLR camera with changeable lenses or a point and shoot camera with manual exposure capabilities. Each class will include time within the classroom reviewing the basics for effective digital image editing.

I am very much looking forward to bringing my love for nature and landscape photography, as well as for teaching photography, to the Centerville-Washington Township Park District. I have been actively presenting and teaching photography workshops in Ohio since 2009.

For questions and help registering contact the main office for the Park District @ (937) 433-5155.

Below is just a sampling of some of the images I’ve captured last spring and summer at Bill Yeck Park:

Showing of Prints at Anna Bier Art Gallery in Greenville Ohio

I will be displaying 30 large format, fine art nature and landscape prints representing some of my best work from over the last five years at the Anna Bier Art Gallery, located within the St. Clair Memorial Hall at 215 W 4th Street in Greenville, Ohio. All prints presented will be for sale including 30"x40 canvas gallery wraps, 22"x30" giclee prints on rag mat finish, and 20x16 giclee on fine art lustre paper. The images selected are also featured in my latest book release, "Soul-Stardust-Sandstone." The exhibition runs from December 9 2018 to January 19 2019 with the opening reception on the evening of December 9th, from 6-9PM coinciding with the sold-out performance by the “Texas Tenors” singing group.

There is an excellent article written by local Arts Columnist Marilyn Delk for The Daily Advocate describing many of the prints that will be on display and my creative inspiration behind each image. The online version of this article is @ https://www.dailyadvocate.com/opinion/64471/dcca-news-every-picture-tells-a-story-2.

I will be attending the opening reception of December 9th. It would be great to see you there and sharing in the fine art print presentation of my visual discoveries and love for nature and landscape photography.

Best Gift Idea Ever | Spring Photo Workshop in Hocking Hills Ohio

I'm happy to announce my next two-day photography workshop in Hocking Hills, set for early May 2019. This workshop will begin Sunday evening May 5th at The Inn at Cedar Falls and run through Tuesday afternoon, May 7th. Early May is a spectacular time in the hills, hollows, and trails of Hocking Hills, with vibrant new growth and flowing waterfalls. The cost of this workshop is $175 which includes expert guidance and instruction (I've been leading workshops in Hocking Hills for ten years!), workshop handouts, and lunch on both Monday and Tuesday.

My photography workshops are a fun balance of both classroom instruction and in the field guidance on the art and craft of nature and landscape photography. I welcome all levels of experience. All that is required is a DSLR camera body, a good lens, and a sturdy tripod. I limit my workshop groups to 20 students so that I can provide individual attention to each and every attendee. There is more detail about this particular workshop at https://jimcrotty.zenfolio.com/photography-workshops.

This workshop is a great opportunity for that unique gift for that shutterbug in your family or amongst your friends too! I'd be happy to provide a custom, printable PDF gift certificate to present on Christmas.

To register or buy a gift certificate, please email me or call 937-896-6311 today :)

Ohio Photography Workshops Set for August and October 2018

I have two upcoming workshops, here in Dayton and in Hocking Hills State Park. The first will be a three hour program on digital editing and image file organization using Adobe Lightroom and various plug-ins. It will be held in the Mead Theater Room at Cox Arboretum MetroPark near Dayton, Ohio on Saturday, August 18th from 9AM to noon. The cost is $60 per person, payable the day of the workshop.

The second workshop I have scheduled is a one-and-a-half day program on fall nature and landscape photography in Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio. This program will be based at The Inn at Cedar Falls and will be a nice balance of both classroom instruction and field instruction. The cost per person is $150, also payable the day of the workshop.

Already both workshops are half-full. I limit my class sizes to 20 participants, so hurry and register soon if you are interested in attending either one of these great learning opportunities. My workshops are open to all levels of photographic experience and ability. To register, email me or call 937-896-6311.

Addition information regarding both workshops available at https://jimcrotty.zenfolio.com/photography-workshops.