Creative EyeTM Photography Workshops
Learning Adventures & Outings
Hands-on Learning & Guidance
Our photography learning adventures take what we teach in the classroom into the real world. And, unlike other photography outings that primarily revolve around fun and camaraderie, our learning adventures are also about learning.
During each outing, Mike visits each student to give personal attemtion and guidance. And often, there is a follow up session so you can show off your photos and receive valuable feedback on your work.
We offer all kinds of learning adventures and we're open to your suggestions. Of course, we will explore nature locations, but will also be offering other choices around the Chicago, Illinois region.
CURRENT LEARNING ADVENTURE SCHEDULE
SEE PRICES
ADVENTURE
DATE
LOCATION
STATUS
Chicago Area Spring Wildflowers +
Photo Feedback Session
SPRING 2011
(Stay Tuned)
Southern Chicago Suburb
(specifics TBA)
FEEDBACK:
Downers Grove, IL
OPEN
Summer Prairie +
Photo Feedback Session
OUTING:
8/7 (Sat.) Late Afternoon
FEEDBACK:
8/11 (Wed.) @ 7:00pm
Prairie in Cook County
(specifics TBA)
FEEDBACK:
Downers Grove, IL
OPEN
Starved Rock Fall Color +
Photo Feedback Session
OUTING:
10/23 (Sat.) @ Dawn
FEEDBACK:
10/28 (Thurs.) @ 7:00pm
Starved Rock State Park
(specifics TBA)
FEEDBACK:
Downers Grove, IL
OPEN
If you have further questions about Mike MacDonald photography workshops just email or phone 630-852-8448.
Chicago, Illinois area Photography Classes, Workshops, and Courses that serve the following Chicago, Illinois suburbs: Naperville Illinois, Schaumburg, Lombard, Addison, Alsip, Wilmette, Winnetka, Winfield, Western Springs, Westmont, Wheaton, Wheeling, Willow Springs, Woodridge, Wood Dale, Willowbrook, Worth, Westchester, West Chicago, Warrenville, Warrenville, Wayne, West Chicago, Glenview, Naperville, New Lenox, Niles, Norridge, North Aurora, North Barrington, North Riverside, Northbrook, Oak Brook, Oak Forest, Oak Lawn, Oak Park, Oakbrook Terrace, Highland Park, Hillside, Hines, Hinsdale, Hodgkins, Hoffman Estates, Hometown, Homewood, Park Ridge, Plainfield, Prospect Heights, River Forest, River Grove, Riverside, Rolling Meadows, Romeoville, Roselle, Rosemont, Streamwood, Thornton, Timber Lake, Tinley Park, Vernon Hills, Villa Park, Arlington Heights, Aurora, Barrington, Barrington Hills, Bartlett, Batavia, La Grange Park, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Lake in the Hills, Lake Zurich, Lansing, Lemont, Libertyville, Lincolnshire, Lincolnwood, Lisle, Lockport, Long Grove, Lynwood, Thornton, Bridgeview, Broadview, Brookfield, Buffalo Grove, Burbank, Burnham, Burr Ridge, Darien, Deerfield, Dolton, Downers Grove, Des Plaines, Elk Grove Village, Elgin, Elmhurst, Skokie, Saint Charles, Mount Prospect, Elmwood Park, Evanston, Evergreen Park, Flossmoor, Forest Park, Forest View, Frankfort, Geneva, Glen Ellyn, Glencoe, Glendale Heights, East Dundee, Glenwood, Hammond, Indiana, Hanover Park, Harwood Heights, Hazel Crest, Hickory Hills, Highland, Indiana, Orland Hills, Orland Park, Palatine, Palos Heights, Palos Hills, Palos Park, Park Forest, Inverness, Itasca, Joliet, Justice, Kenilworth, La Grange, La Grange Highlands, LaGrange, Bedford Park, Bensenville, Berkeley, Berwyn, Bloomingdale, Blue Island, Bolingbrook, Libertyville, Lincolnshire, Lincolnwood, Lisle, Lockport, Long Grove, Lynwood, Thornton, North Chicago, Northlake, Matteson, Maywood, Medinah, Melrose Park, Merrillville, Indiana, Midlothian, Mokena, Morton Grove, Mundelein, Munster, Indiana, South Elgin, Calumet City, Calumet Park, Carol Stream, Carpentersville, Channahon, Chicago, Chicago Heights, Chicago Ridge, Cicero, Clarendon Hills Countryside, Crestwood, Crete, Crystal Lake, Stickney, Sauk Village, Schererville, Indiana, South Chicago Heights, South Holland, Steger, Summit, Streamwood, Shorewood, Schiller Park, Dolton. Dyer, Indiana,
Photography Techniques and Topics Include:
Beginning Photography: Photography Exposure, Photography Composition, Digital Photography,
How to Use Your Digital Camera, etc.
Digital Photography: Using the Histogram, Exposure, Metering, Digital Printing, File Formats
RAW, TIF, JPG, etc.
Nature Photography Techniques: Creative Use of Natural Light (in the Landscape), Landscape
Photography, Hyperfocal Distance, Fundamentals of Exposure, Perfecting Exposure, Exposure Compensation, Light Metering,
Spot Metering, How to use Split Grad Filters, Controlling Contrast, Exposing to the Right of the Histogram.
Digital Darkroom Techniques: Digital Printing, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop Elements,
Photoshop: Curves, Layers, Layer Masks, Adjustment Layers, Selections, Selective Color,
Shadow/Highlight Filter, Color Management, Color Profiles.
Creative Photography Techniques: Telling the Story, Putting Your Feelings on Film or Senses on Your Sensor,
Finding Your Own Personal Style (your Creative Eye), Advanced Composition, Restoring the Third Dimension,
Creating Order from Chaos.

All images on this website are the property of Mike MacDonald. Embedded in each image is an invisible copyright watermark to guard against theft. If you have an interest in any of the photographs contained in this website, contact Mike MacDonald at the number above.
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