The Digital Photography and Photoshop Cruise 2008
Moose Peterson * Matt Kloskowski
Dave Cross * Laurie Excell
Cruising Through Life is excited to feature a celebrity instructional staff. For those booking early, there will be two shore trips included in the package with these extraordinary artists.
Moose Peterson: One of the most well-respected nature photographers in the world.
Dave Cross: The Premier Photoshop instructor in the industry. Author of Photoshop Finishing Touches, Photoshop CS2 Help Desk Book, The Photoshop World Dream Team Book and Illustrator CS2 Killer Tips.
Laurie Excell: Her images have been showcased in galleries and magazines in the Pacific Northwest, Audubon calendars, postcards, the National Park Service, Camping Life Magazine, the BT Journal, Photoshop User, Layers and Outdoor Photography Magazine (UK) to name a few. Her images can also be viewed on her website www.laurieexcell.com.
Matt Kloskowski: Author of five books on Photoshop and Illustrator.
Moose Peterson
- John Muir Conservation Award recipient
- Author of 23 books and articles in over 130 magazines worldwide
- Research Associate with the Endangered Species Recovery Program
- Beta tester for all the major hardware and software manufacturers
- National lecturer on wildlife digital photography
- Specialist in photographing California's rare, sensitive and endangered wildlife and wild places
- Creative innovator of new techniques both behind the camera and on the computer
Dave Cross
- Senior Developer, Education and Curriculum for the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP)
- Adobe Certified Expert in:
- Adobe Illustrator CS2
- Adobe Photoshop CS2
- Teaches:
- Author or co-author of:
- Contributing writer to Photoshop User magazine
- Graphics Editor of Layers Magazine
- Editor-in-Chief of Photoshop Elements Techniques
Laurie Excell
- One of the original instructors at the DLWS Workshops
- 30 years of photographic equipment expertise
- Photographed images have been showcased in numerous galleries and magazines. Among them, Audubon calendars, Camping Life Magazine, Amtrak publications, the BT Journal and Outdoor Photography Magazine
- Produces her own Photo Art greeting cards
Matt Kloskowski
- Education and Curriculum Developer for the National Association of Photoshop Professionals
- Author of five books on Photoshop and Illustrator
- Teaches an advanced Photoshop course on a nationally recognized level
- Adobe Certified Expert in Photoshop
- Adobe Certified Developer in Macromedia Flash
- Regular contributor to Photoshop User and Layers Magazine
- Authors weekly columns for several digital imaging websites
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Seminar Schedule Overview
The course guide is subject to change. Additional speakers may be added and will be announced through e-mail and via site updates.
Saturday, August 9
Depart Honolulu, Hawaii 8PM
Cocktail Party 8:30PM – Meet and greet with the instructors and other students
Sunday, August 10
Arrive Maui 8AM
Photography (Beginner / Intermediate Session) Session 1A - 8 AM – 11 AM
- Instructor: Laurie Excell
- Jump start your digital photography experience in this two hour session covering the basics of photography. Laurie will cover everything from camera and lens selection to the basic settings and beyond as she explores the many ways you can compose, expose and capture your own view within your images. A great primer to prepare you for the photo opportunities to come.
Photography (Intermediate/Advanced Session) Session 1B - 8 AM – 11 AM
- Instructor: Moose Peterson
- Taking your photography beyond the basics takes being exposed to an array of simple (when you learn from experts), yet more complicated photographic tools, techniques and most importantly -- ideas. In this class we’ll go over tools for basic and intermediate photography such as filters and their applications all the way through concepts as advanced as creating visual depth. We’ll delve more into the digital realm to understand its limitations and how you can overcome them. Most importantly, we’ll look at photography in terms of communicating, and as an art. Bringing back what you see, with your eyes as well as your heart, requires knowledge beyond applying aperture and shutter speed. In this class we will also tackle the hardest concept for photographers to master, light. We’ll build on that with mastering your flash. We’ll then add color and tie it all up with composition and concept… You’ll learn how to bring life to your photographs so the viewer feels all that you felt when you were there. Imagine taking pictures worthy of publication! That’s what you’ll take away from this course.
Shore Excursions and Pictures 2:00PM - 10:00PM
- Excursions led by Photographers. The Shore Excursions will begin in early afternoon and last for approximately 6-8 hours. The specific excursions will be confirmed at a later date.
Monday, August 11
Depart Maui 2PM
Photoshop (Beginner/Intermediate Session) Session 1A - 3:00PM - 5:00PM
- Instructor: Matt Kloskowski
- Topic: Lightroom and Photoshop Workflow: What is Lightroom? Where does it fit in? How do I use it in my workflow? If you're asking any of these questions then you'll love this class. We'll cover exactly what Lightroom is and go over the Lightroom and Photoshop digital workflow step-by-step from start to finish.
Photoshop (Intermediate/Advanced Session) Session 1B - 6:00PM-8:00PM
- Instructor: Dave Cross
- Topic: Selection Secrets: One of the most important skills in Photoshop is making accurate selection, quickly ands easily. This session will look at a series of selection tools and techniques that will improve your ability in this key area.
Tuesday, August 12
Arrive Hilo 8AM
Photography Session 2A – Beginner/Intermediate – 8:00AM-11:00AM
- Instructor – Laurie Excell
- Beyond the basics...putting your own creative eye to work to communicate your personal vision within your images. The creatively correct image vs. the technically correct image.
Photography Session 2B – Intermediate/Advanced – 8:00AM-11:00AM
- Instructor – Moose Peterson
Photoshop Q&A – 7:00PM-9:00PM
Wednesday, August 13
Kona – Arrive 7AM
Photoshop Session Three - 7 PM – 9 PM
- Instructors – Dave Cross and Matt Kloskowski
- Topic: Automating Photoshop: Less time spent processing photos = more time spent shooting. That one simple formula is what this class is all about. You'll not only learn about actions and shortcuts to make working on your photos faster but some techniques to create stunning images and templates faster than ever.
Thursday, August 14
Kuaui – Arrive 8AM
Shore Excursions and Pictures
- Excursions led by Photographers. The Shore Excursions will begin in early to mid morning and last for approximately four hours. The specific excursions will be confirmed at a later date.
Friday, August 15
Kuaui – Depart 7AM
Photography Session – 10:00AM – 2:00PM
- Instructors: Moose Peterson and Laurie Excell
- Photography Help Desk - 10:00AM - Noon - The instructors answer all your questions. From Noon - 2:00PM, we will move outdoors to shoot.
Photoshop Session Four – 3:00PM – 5:00PM
- Instructors: Dave Cross and Matt Kloskowski
- Topic: Photoshop Most Wanted: Dave and Matt discuss and demonstrate the most commonly requested techniques, finishing touches and special effects.
Picture Contest – 7:00PM – 8:00PM
Saturday, August 16
Honolulu – Arrive 7AM
Disembark Cruise Ship
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