INTRODUCTION
Learn to make story-telling photos; get a better success rate with your photos; improve composition; recognize great light; experiment with fill-flash and dusk photography, use a fun iPhone App; understand people photography, and more.
My workshops are about real learning, both on location and in-class group projections.
Classes are at my home in Mill Valley, and our locations are in the San Francisco Bay Area.
We always enjoy an enthusiastic spirit of camaraderie and support.
Photographers of all levels are welcome, including those who use Smartphones.
Max # of guests is 8.
"I was very impressed by the energy and time that Catherine put into the workshop in San Francisco, and her delight in sharing her experience of photography...that enthusiasm was evident throughout the time we spent with her. She's a wonderful teacher and knows how to build confidence while helping you hone your skills no matter what level photographer you are."
EXPERIENCES MAY INCLUDE
These are some of my hands-down favorite places and subjects to photograph in the San Francisco Bay Area!
Sausalito houseboats - houseboat owners and their lifestyles
Golden Gate Bridge at dusk, or dawn, from any one of my favorite locations
Alcatraz - moody and mysterious
Unusual dusk views of downtown San Francisco
Farmers' Markets in San Francisco, Marin, Oakland - lively, vibrant and unique
Street photography - Chinatown, North Beach, and the Mission (characters, portraits and amazing places)
Festivals and street fairs
Artists and Makers
In-depth class projections and critiques
Sample Schedule*
(workshops may be 2.5 days, 3.5 days, 4.5 days)
Thursday
Intro Class, Chinatown/North Beach
8:30 - 10:30 Intro Class
11:30 - 12:30 Lunch, Chinatown
1:00 - 5:00 Chinatown/North Beach
Dusk, North Beach
Friday
Class, Alcatraz or possibly an exciting festival, Dusk
8:30 - 10:30 Group Projection
11:00 - noon Brunch, Mill Valley
1:30 - 3:30 Alcatraz
Dusk, City View
Saturday
Farmers’ Market, Mission or possibly a fashion show, Class
8:00 - 10:30 Farmers’ Market, Ferry Building
Lunch, Farmers Market, or the Mission
1:00 - 5:00 Mission (hipster & Mexican neighborhood) street photography
(Possible Group Projection)
Sunday
Class, Sausalito Houseboats, GG Bridge dusk
9:00 - 11:00 Group Projection
Lunch, Sausalito
1:00 - 4:00 Sausalito Houseboats (2 guests per houseboat)
6:00 - 7:00 Dusk, GG Bridge
Monday
Final Class
9:30 - Noon Wrap Chat & Group Projection
*Subject to change
"The group projection allowed us to have a great discussion and critiques of our photos - a good way to see how others photographed similar situations. There was excellent teaching in the field - giving suggestions, helping set up shots, then reviewing our photos on the classroom's big screen to see the composition…all the hard work put into this workshop is greatly appreciated."
COST
$TBD
WHAT IS INCLUDED
2.5 day Photo Workshop with National Geographic photographer Catherine Karnow
Plenty of guidance on location
Group session to deeply and thoughtfully discuss your images
Admissions
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Transportation - We will share cars. Guests will chip in for gas, tolls, and parking.
Meals - Guests will chip in for group meals
DETAILS
For the workshop, depending on where you live, you may need a car, though you can take Uber and then ride in a shared car.
Guests may opt to stay in Marin for easy access to Catherine’s house.
Options:
(Both are five minutes from Catherine’s house. Pick up can be arranged if you don’t have a car.)
