Dublin Castle at Dusk © Dave McKane

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Dave has been shooting night and dusk photography for the last 20 years. Like many people, He started out shooting cityscapes at night time, then he discovered the magic of the 'Blue Moment', that time after sunset when cameras record a special kind of blue in the sky.

Through Dave’s examples of his own dusk photography from around Europe, you will learn how to research and identify special locations that are likely to result in great dusk shots. You will also learn the professional photographer’s tips and techniques on how to set the camera up to ensure you get pin sharp shots every time.

In this special masterclass you will also learn about how to use 'light trails' (the light from car headlights and tail lights) to add an extra special feel to any dusk or night shot.

No great dusk shot is complete without a little bit of post-processing in the computer afterwards. In the second half of the masterclass you will learn key techniques when manipulating Raw files, including judicious use of white balance and use of the recovery slider. You will also learn important tips for further processing in Photoshop/Elements.

Tea/coffee and biscuits will be available for you on arrival at the Institute, along with the usual friendly welcome!

The Citadel in Milan © Dave McKane

During this unique masterclass you will learn key elements of dusk/night photography including how to:

• Research and identify great locations
• Calculating when the 'Blue Moment' will occur
• Take control of the key camera settings for dusk and night photography to ensure the sharpest shots possible
• Use light trails to add an extra something to your shots
• Use and manipulate Raw files for the best control over exposure and white balance
• Use of masks and layers in Photoshop/Elements to bring out all the important detail in your shots
• Sharpening techniques for printing your shots
• You are encouraged to bring you own laptop along if it has any version of Photoshop or Photoshop Elements on it (if you don't have the software you can download a free 30 day trial at www.adobe.com/downloads. A small number of laptops can be supplied with Photoshop Elements installed
• Dave will be supplying some of his images so you can practise using the special post processing techniques that he will be demonstrating
• A special on-location discussion will take place immediately after the workshop where only participants from this workshop will get detailed direction from Dave as to how to set up your equipment to ensure you get some great shots

Refreshements

Tea/coffee and biscuits will be available for you on arrival at the Institute, along with the usual friendly welcome!

Field Trip

Attendees are welcome to join a special Dusk Shoot held immediately after the Workshop, details of which will be sent to you on booking (location and time here).

SPACES LIMITED - Book now to avoid disappointment

Some more of Dave's Dusk Photography can be seen on his Flickr site here

SCHEDULE AND BOOKING
Type	Workshop
Length	3 Hours plus 1 Hour Field Trip
Time	2pm to 5pm
Fee	€60 for current and past students €80 for others including attendees of the Canon Free SLR Training See our refund policy here.
Next Course	DUBLIN Sunday 12 February
Fee Includes	Fee includes high quality printed tutorial notes, coffee, tea and biccies.
Venue	Institute of Photography, Lord Edward St, Dublin 2
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Payment	Payment by cheque, bank draft or postal order can be made hereCredit Cards payments can be made below (unfortunately we can't take Laser at the moment) Choose Option Current/Past Student (list course below) €60.00 EUR Other (inc Free Canon SLR attendees) €80.00 EUR Paid course taken with us Your mobile number

If you have any further queries please don't hesitate to contact us at info@instituteofphotography.ie,
or call us on +353 1 633 9089.

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