Archive | August, 2011

Digital Camera Shopping? Go to an Expert: Digital Photography Review

Posted on August 30th, 2011 by Bob McGowan
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For any of us who make it our business to keep up with the constantly changing tsunami of information regarding digital imaging, credible resources on the topic become essential for research and advisement purposes. The question quickly becomes who to trust amongst the din of fact, opinion and rumor. One such trustworthy voice “out there” [...]

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RMSP 365 Day Project: Day 82

Posted on August 29th, 2011 by Page Orb Pedde

This composited image was created by Melanie Wright.

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Reflections – August/September Assignment

Posted on August 29th, 2011 by Page Orb Pedde
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This month’s assignment is to photograph reflections. Many photographers are drawn to the sight of clouds and blue sky floating on the surface of a puddle, the balanced symmetry of a landscape reflected in a lake or even street lights reflected in a store window. Time and time again artists have explored the concept of reflections. Perhaps [...]

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Sunny 16-July Assignment Gallery

Posted on August 29th, 2011 by Page Orb Pedde

I’m not going to lie, this was a tough assignment. I asked people to ignore the light meter built into their cameras and evaluate an exposure based on the Sunny 16 method. This assignment was intended to push people to truly understand light and exposure. I applaud Barry and Genevieve for going out and giving [...]

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Nancy Rotenberg

Posted on August 29th, 2011 by Page Orb Pedde

Monday mornings are hard enough but it’s even more difficult to come to work and find out that a amazing colleague has passed away. Nancy Rotenberg, a photographer, an amazing instructor, and an inspiring woman lost her battle with cancer August 27th. We will miss Nancy’s unbelievable creativity, her vibrant personality and her amazing ability to inspire [...]

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Alumni Friday: Lesley Kerr

Posted on August 26th, 2011 by Page Orb Pedde
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Lesley Kerr attended the Career Training program in 2007. She was one of those students that instructors remember for her amazing creativity, vision and photographic style. She is currently living and working in Atlanta, Georgia photographing children, weddings and portraits. Her images have a dream like quality and are absolutely gorgeous. Lesley is also the [...]

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Exhibition Mentorship: Lisa M. Kurtzhals’ Passport to Adventure

Posted on August 25th, 2011 by Page Orb Pedde
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Lisa M. Kurtzhals will be exhibiting Passport to Adventure at the Rocky Mountain School of Photography Gallery in Missoula, MT September 2nd through November 28th, 2011. After graduating from RMSP’s Summer Intensive Program in 2010, Lisa began working with RMSP’s newly-formed Exhibition Mentorship Program. The 6-month, one-on-one course is facilitated by former RMSP Gallery director and instructor, Kerri Rosenstein  and [...]

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Congratulations Summer Intensive Class of 2011

Posted on August 24th, 2011 by Page Orb Pedde
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Last Friday was the graduation of our 2011 Summer Intensive class. I can personally attest to the amazing amount of growth as both a photographer and person that happens during the eleven weeks. There is something about the people, the intensity of the program and process of learning to better understand photography that also helps [...]

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Twitter: An Inspiration Gold Mine

Posted on August 17th, 2011 by Bob McGowan
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The whole vernacular of Twitter – tweet, tweeting, tweeted, etc. – denotes some kind of bird language gone suddenly viral. What the heck is Twitter? Why use it? What has it contributed to society at large? How can it help with connecting, inspiring or even doing business? As a primer, here is a great introduction [...]

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RMSP 365 Day Project: Day 81

Posted on August 17th, 2011 by Page Orb Pedde

This image was taken by Melanie Wright.

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