Intense Moments: Peter Read Miller Sports Photography

Peter Read Miller’s WWA workshop in Denver will be an exciting all-digital program with top of the line cameras and lenses provided by Canon USA, and workflow support provided by Microsoft. Additional support and sponsorship provided by Western Digital, Think Tank, Hoodman and Dynalite.

Join WWA, Peter Read Miller (Sports Illustrated/Canon Explorer of Light), Max Morse (freelance, Sports Illustrated/Canon USA), Andrew Loehman (arena lighting expert) and Grant Leighton (studio lighting expert) for 7 intense days of photographing Colorado’s top university, high school and pro sporting events. Meet on Monday night for orientation so you can gear up on Tuesday morning with equipment demos and checkout.

Head for the foothills of the Rocky Mountains to photograph professional mountain bikers riding come rain, snow or shine. Every year these hard-core athletes lead our photographers up Dakota Ridge to capture intense moments asthe bikers hurtle down a steep rocky trail.

Shoot a regional track and field event at a local University. Track and Field will push your photographic skills with lots of action and changing light.

East High-school basketball team plays in a classic downtown gymnasium. This,historic gym always offers a great location for strobe work – complicated action shots and difficult angles, followed by posed portraits of the young athletes.

A1 Boxing is the home of competitive kick boxers and boxers. Work with dramatic lighting and tight spaces to nail the knock-out punch, followed by ring side location portraits of these athletes.

Roller Derby: Photograph one of the top teams in the US, the Rocky Mountain Roller Girls as they scrimmage. Also learn to make expert portraits of the players on location.

Hot new events will add to the excitement this year as well as a half day of studio and location lighting for getting those expert sports portraits!

Portfolio Reviews
Each photographer will have the opportunity to work closely with Peter Read Miller and take home hundreds of images shot with top of the line equipment. Portfolio reviews will take place by appointment, please let us know your preference at the time of registration. If you have a portfolio you would like Peter to review, please bring it. On CD or laptop is fine. Portfolio reviews will be scheduled between shoots throughout the workshop on a first come, first serve basis.

Workshop Agenda:

Monday Night
Arrival and Orientation 6PM Meet and greet 6pm, followed by slide show at studio.

Tuesday-Sunday approx 9a-9p
WORKSHOP FULL DAYS, some evening games. Morning lessons, photograph sporting events on location, download and organize images, critiques

WRAP UP ON SUNDAY AROUND 4PM
For those flying out Sunday night please plan on 1 hour drive time (minimum) to airport, plus any delays checking in for your flight.

For more information, please contact Working with Artists
PHONE: 303.837.1341
EMAIL:info@workingwithartists.org
MAILING ADDRESS: 445 S. Saulsbury, Main Gallery, Lakewood, CO 80226

WHAT TO BRING
Camera gear (digital), laptop, plenty of memory cards. A laptop is not required but is highly recommended. Limited computer power is available and a laptop gives you more versatility for editing prior to reviews.

For more information about Peter Read Miller, please visit www.peterreadmiller.com.

TUITION: $1495 (payable in full or a deposit of $500 to hold your place with the remaining balance due April 1, 2010. Returning students get $250 off tuition. Call 303 837 1341 for returning registration.

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