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About the Instructor:

"Photographing lets me see and feel a part of the environment, whether a soaring mountain or a tiny wildflower," says Steve Traudt. "This seeing leads to more awareness, which in turn enhances the seeing yet more. The whole process is addictive!"

Raised in Nebraska, Traudt moved to Grand Junction in 1987 where he and wife, Fay Timmerman, established Quilt Junction and Gallery 412 which they operated for 9 years. He teaches photography at 13 Photography Gallery and Western Colorado Community College, conducts photography workshops and seminars, is a certified scuba diver, a writer and a pharmacist.
In a dusty attic at the age of 10, Traudt chanced upon some old darkroom items belonging to his father. He ordered fresh paper and chemicals from the Monkey Ward catalog and a lifelong interest was soon born.

He's exhibited photographs extensively around the world, lectures locally and nationally and especially enjoys sharing his enthusiasm through teaching. Steve has been invited to lead photo trips to such exotic locales as Costa Rica and the Galapagos. His magazine articles have appeared in various publications including Nature Photographer magazine. He's a member of The North American Nature Photography Association; The National Assoc. of Photoshop Professionals and The Photographic Society of America from which he holds the honor of Associate.

Traudt calls his photographs Synergistic Visions. He explains synergism as the cooperative interaction of several elements to yield a superior result. For Traudt, photography is synergism of such elements as the brain, emotions, vision, film, lenses and the camera. Since photography is both art and craft, Traudt views this synergism as a marriage of left-brain and right-brain activities.
"In today's world, we're in such a hurry; never looking up or down, only straight ahead. I make photographs which cause the viewer to pause, even for a moment, and realize all the remarkable events in our world awaiting discovery."

Steve just launched a new book that showcases just an aspect of his talent called Fantastic Voyage featuring blurb images (which he will soon also teach a workshop on). See the book and sampels at: http://www.blurb.com/my/book/detail/1378253

Visit Steve at: www.synvis.com

Dick Colby assists Steve to help keep the students on track. His computer and Photoshop background is invaluable and greatly enhances the learning.

	Steve Traudt with Assistant, Dick Colby	*July 22 - 25, 2010* Thursday: Optional Pre-Workshop from 9 am - 4 pm Thursday Evening - San Juan Majesty Starts @ 6:30 pm Friday & Saturday: in workshop all day Sunday in workshop until Noon *The Wright Opera House* *Ouray, CO*	All Levels - Adults *Register*
	About the Instructor: "Photographing lets me see and feel a part of the environment, whether a soaring mountain or a tiny wildflower," says Steve Traudt. "This seeing leads to more awareness, which in turn enhances the seeing yet more. The whole process is addictive!" Raised in Nebraska, Traudt moved to Grand Junction in 1987 where he and wife, Fay Timmerman, established Quilt Junction and Gallery 412 which they operated for 9 years. He teaches photography at 13 Photography Gallery and Western Colorado Community College, conducts photography workshops and seminars, is a certified scuba diver, a writer and a pharmacist. In a dusty attic at the age of 10, Traudt chanced upon some old darkroom items belonging to his father. He ordered fresh paper and chemicals from the Monkey Ward catalog and a lifelong interest was soon born. He's exhibited photographs extensively around the world, lectures locally and nationally and especially enjoys sharing his enthusiasm through teaching. Steve has been invited to lead photo trips to such exotic locales as Costa Rica and the Galapagos. His magazine articles have appeared in various publications including Nature Photographer magazine. He's a member of The North American Nature Photography Association; The National Assoc. of Photoshop Professionals and The Photographic Society of America from which he holds the honor of Associate. Traudt calls his photographs Synergistic Visions. He explains synergism as the cooperative interaction of several elements to yield a superior result. For Traudt, photography is synergism of such elements as the brain, emotions, vision, film, lenses and the camera. Since photography is both art and craft, Traudt views this synergism as a marriage of left-brain and right-brain activities. "In today's world, we're in such a hurry; never looking up or down, only straight ahead. I make photographs which cause the viewer to pause, even for a moment, and realize all the remarkable events in our world awaiting discovery." Steve just launched a new book that showcases just an aspect of his talent called Fantastic Voyage featuring blurb images (which he will soon also teach a workshop on). See the book and sampels at: http://www.blurb.com/my/book/detail/1378253 Visit Steve at: www.synvis.com Dick Colby assists Steve to help keep the students on track. His computer and Photoshop background is invaluable and greatly enhances the learning. Call WCA at (970) 318-0150 or *Register*

GO Date	July 18, 2010 @ 10 am The "go" date is the date at which WCA determines whether there are enough students or not to run the class. If this is a class you are interested in, please be sure to enroll before the "Go" date (and encourage your friends to do so as well) so that we can be sure to run the class! We will notify you at the end of the business day on the "GO" date if the class is to be cancelled so that you can make other plans for that date, but ideally, we'll see you at the class!

Course Description	Join Steve Traudt and Dick Colby for these exciting, hands-on digital photography classes! OPTIONAL PRE-WORKSHOP CLASS: “The Best of Photoshop Elements & Introduction to HDR” Thursday, July 22, 9 am – 4 pm: This optional pre-workshop class is an exciting “hands-on” day of learning. In the morning, we share our favorite Photoshop Elements tips and techniques from . After lunch, we’ll teach you the amazing potential of HDR (high dynamic range) photography. Bring your laptop computer loaded with Photoshop Elements 6, 7 or 8 (8 is recommended). Also, you should install Photomatix Pro for the HDR portion. You can get a free trial download at www.hdrsoft.com This promises to be a fun and exhilarating day so sign up early. ACTUAL SAN JUAN MAJESTY WORKSHOP: Thursday, July 22, 6:30 pm – Sunday, July 25 at Noon: Wildflower Class Begins Thursday evening with an evening lecture and time for socializing and connecting with classmates. On Friday and Saturday, students will head-out on field trips and back inside for review sessions each day. Sunday will end at about noon with a morning review session and evaluation. More information at: http://synvis.com/ouray.htm. In addition, see this link for samples of Steve’s creations and the new book he has just published: http://www.blurb.com/my/book/detail/1378253

Prices	Discount Deadlines: The Early Registration Deadline for this class is July 15th. Enroll by or before July 15th and SAVE! Cost for Pre-Workshops ONLY (9am - 4 pm): $115 for Weehawken Members paying by or before July 15th /$120 for Weehawken Members paying after July 15th $130 for Non-Members paying by July 15th / $135 for Non-Member paying after July 15th Cost for San Juan Majesty Workshop ONLY (no pre-workshop during the day on July 22): $399 for Weehawken Members paying by or before July 15th /$415 for Weehawken Members paying after July 15th $425 for Non-Members paying by July 15th / $435 for Non-Member paying after July 15th Field Sack Lunches Available @ $10 each per day Cost for BOTH the Pre-Workshop AND the San Juan Majesty Workshop (July 22 – 25): $499 Weehawken Members paying by or before July 15th /$510 for Weehawken Members paying after July 15th $510 for Non-Members paying by July 15th / $525 for Non-Member paying after July 15th Field Sack Lunches Available @ $10 each *Register*

Notes	*4x4 Drivers “Pack” Drivers Needed: Do you drive a 4x4? Would you be willing to take members of the class into the high-country in your vehicle each day (car-pool leader)? If so --- please let Weehawken know upon registration. For those contributing this service, Weehawken will discount their class by $25. There will be a few spots available. This responsibility will be assigned first-come, first-served with Weehawken: wcaouray@yahoo.com SUPPLY LIST: Students need to bring their laptop computer IF they are participating in the Pre-workshop. However, if they are participating ONLY in the Wildflower portion (starting the evening of the 22nd), a laptop is a nice thing to have, but is not required of the participants.. It is also useful, but not required, if the laptop has a recent version of Photoshop or Photoshop Elements. You also need to bring your digital camera, lenses and tripod. A “cable release” is recommended too. You’ll need a card reader or some way to transfer your images from the memory card to your laptop. Bring appropriate clothing and shoes as we will be shooting outside. You can bring a sack lunch or go downtown for lunch.

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