Kenneth Chen’s Blog:

#1 MODERN KID PHOTOGRAPHY – For Moms and Dads !
Fabulous digital basics taught by one of our lovely instructors.  Learn how to take your camera off the ʻAuto” setting! Discover the power of playful digital shooting to capture significant moments in your life! Receive practical advice so you may record your favorite subject with less than 10 minutes of preparation. Begin building your visual legacy. A critical overview to the wondrous program Lightroom + managing your images on your computer is also included.  Perfect for new DSLR owners. Gain basic knowledge to use for a lifetime.  A fun homework assignment will be given to bring to Class #2.
Register for 160 (we recommend sign-up for the series of three classes for 450)

#2 MODERN SHOOT – Refine your Snapshooting !
During live shooting sessions you will practice Ken’s basic set of simple camera settings.  You will practice proper exposure, framing, and strong composition.  Observe and discover the power of seeing light and color.  We demo our favorite shooting techniques.  Learn first hand by practicing side by side with your instructor and class mates.  Perfect for DSLR owners. Camera, battery, formatted memory card + USB 2.0 or FW800 card reader are required for this class.
Your homework will be to bring new images to Class #3
Register for 160 (we recommend sign-up for the series of three classes for 450)

#3 MODERN LAPTOP – Your Visual Legacy in Portraits for Generations !
Lightroom is a fantastic program for organizing + processing your newly captured memories. Maximize the beauty of your images. Organize your photos easily with collections in Lightroom’s friendly database. Become familiar with Ken’s favorite adjustment sliders in Lightroom.  Learn to use presets for speed and creativity in your image developing. We will set up your preferences and catalog settings in class.  Lightroom, a laptop, and sample images are required for this class.
Register for 160 (we recommend sign-up for the series of three classes for 450)

Set up a proper digital system for your family photos and learn to use it creatively!  Sign up for this mini series of 3 classes to fully appreciate your power as a new digital kid photographer !

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE -

#1 MODERN KID (tribeca classroom)                           SEPTEMBER 24, 2010       FRIDAY 7-10PM
#2 MODERN SHOOT (location to be announced)        OCTOBER 3, 2010              SUNDAY 2-5PM
#3 MODERN LAPTOP (tribeca classroom)                   OCTOBER 8, 2010              FRIDAY 7-10PM

Classes are intimate.  Instructor to student ratio is 1:6 so learning is maximized.

EMAIL US info@kennethchenportraits.com to Register.

Modern Lightroom Workshop: Use your Computer to Enhance your Photography.

Discover how to wondrously add detail and color to your photos in two minutes with
only a few simple mouse clicks!  With ease, organize your RAWs or JPEGs like a Pro!
Hot tips include: how to set-up your computer + software,  create your own personalized 
picture library, and speed up your editing time by working on batches of 10 or more  
images at a time.   Learn expert techniques such as creating custom presets to automate your 
image developing. A perfect follow-up to Ken’s Modern Digital Photography Class.
Small intimate class size with live computer demos. We answer all of your questions.

Sundays 9am to 2pm
Cool Spring Special Tuition: $125
(Normal Tuition: $150)
Current clients or students please email us for daily unannounced specials.

UPCOMING WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Sunday June 14th, 2009 | 9am-2pm (NYC) SOLD OUT

Digital Kid Photography Workshop !
A How-to for Moms and Dads Photographing Children

Take your camera off the ‘Auto” setting! Discover the power of
effortless digital shooting to capture the innocent, memorable moments
of your child!  Kenneth Chen will share easy and practical advice so
you may record your child with less than 10 minutes of preparation.
Hot tips include how to shoot ‘a-day-in-the-life’ of your baby,
turning a photo album into a storytelling adventure, and creating an
online slideshow in one hour to share with your friends. A
step-by-step digital workflow pdf is included in this lecture.
Beginner to advanced will love this seminar, which includes live
demos, slideshows, and basic digital darkroom (Adobe Lightroom) skills
and file management. Small intimate class size.
Learn skills now to use year after year as your kids grow

Cool Winter Special Tuition: $125
(Normal Tuition: $150)

UPCOMING WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Sunday, January 18, 2009  |  9:00am-2:00pm.  SOLD OUT
Sunday February 1, 2009   |   9:00am-2:00pm.  SOLD OUT
Sunday February 8, 2009   |   9:00am-2:00pm.   SOLD OUT
Sunday February 22, 2009   |   9:00am-2:00pm.  Register Now
Sunday March 1, 2009  |  9:00am-2:00pm.  Register Now   (Northern Jersey Location TBA)

NYC Workshops are held in Ken’s conference rooms in Tribeca.

For more information email: info@kennethchenportraits.com
Telephone: 646.734.6552
Ken’s Website: http://kennethchenportraits.com