New Outing & Class Dates (into May 2012)

Many people have asked to go on outings with me so, under my tutelage, can put what you've learned into practice. Well, there are now 3 Learning Adventures (outings) scheduled starting as soon as January 7th! So, sign up soon.

Give Creative Eye Gift Cards to the photographers on your list!
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Give something of eternal value--the gift of knowledge. And, you don't even need to wrap the gift card or buy a greeting card! That's because my gift cards are art cards from my Heart of Nature Art Card Collection! There are 10 beautiful cards to choose from. Click here to see them.

Take Your Photos to the Next Level with Photoshop Elements

Digitally captured images are duds. They're flat. They need help after they come out of the camera. And, now that you're now taking better pictures, it's time to learn how to make them look much, much better. This does not mean making the image fake. It means restoring the truth, reality, and snap that you originally experienced when you were there.

So, don't forget about my NEW Photoshop Elements class called Photoshop Elements Applied 1 coming up in January. This class is for those who have already completed Photoshop Element Essentials, which will be held again in March.

Only a Few Openings Remain for COMPLETE EXPOSURE in February. Sign up Now!

Here are a few things students have said about the class:

• "Mike cares about his students and his concern and follow through with each person is truly impressive. With the personal attention he gives, these classes go far beyond what a standard photo class could ever offer." — Sarah
• "I have read a half dozen books on photography, and none were able to explain the fundamentals of proper exposure like you were." — Chris
• "Complete Exposure was the ultimate in taking control of the camera in different challenging situations. I now understand how the camera sees things and its limitations." — Dr. Umesh Sharma

If you have further questions about Creative Eye Workshops, just send an email or phone us at 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,

Creative Eye Workshops teaches photography techniques and topics including:
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.

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