Virtual Photography Workshop – Nevada Wier

Workshop Title: Seeing Photographically: Color, Light, Action, and Pattern

In this ZOOM Nevada will dissect what it means to “see photographically”. How to convert “looking” to acutely “seeing” the creative potential in front of you, and then how to translate it into a compelling photograph.

It might be the use of analogous color in landscapes. Or maybe compelling action in warm late afternoon light. Or a repetitive pattern with contrasting colors and intriguing shadows. Or…  There are numerous possibilities, if you unite at least two of CLAP (color, light, action, pattern).

Color: Most photographers do not understand the importance of color and its role in, not only, conveying mood and emotion, but in basic composition.

Light: Photography means ‘write with light’. Nevada will discuss the personality of light at all times of the day, from the harsh daylight to blue hour and into night.

Action: Nevada discusses how to extract the feel of a moment using, not only stop action, but panning and slow shutter speeds.

Pattern: Delve into the power of impeccable framing in the camera for a compelling composition, as well as how repetitive patterns will strengthen the flow in your images.

Nevada Wier is a photographer specializing in documenting the remote corners and cultures of the world. She is recognized for her creative and intimate approach to people, as well as her intriguing Infrared images. She has been published in numerous national and international publications, including National Geographic Magazine, National Geographic Traveler & Adventure, GEO, Outside and Smithsonian. Her fine-art prints are featured in public and private collections, she is represented by the Obscura Gallery in Santa Fe, NM. Nevada is a well-known keynote speaker, workshop, and seminar instructor. Photo District News named Nevada one of America’s best photography workshop teachers. Nevada’s books include The Land of Nine Dragons – Vietnam Today (Abbeville Press), winner of the Lowell Thomas Best Travel Book of 1992 award, and Adventure Travel Photography (Amphoto). She is currently working on two new books, A Nomadic Vision (publication TBA) and Invisible World: Infrared Photography (publication TBA). Nevada has been featured in television productions such as: National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Through the Lens, and Canon Photo Safaris. She has been a speaker on the nation-wide tour LIVE …from National Geographic. She is a Fellow of The Explorer’s Club and a member of the Women’s Geographic Society.