"Jim, I want to thank you again for such a wonderful workshop. I have been trying to learn independently by reading tutorials and so forth but you were really able to bring it all together for me yesterday. Aside from everything I was able to gain yesterday, your work is absolutely amazing. I'm sure you hear that a lot but, really and truly, I can't express how it makes me feel when I look at your art. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world and even more so, being willing to help others learn how to explore theirs."
-Nicole, participant of Summer Garden Photography Workshop, May 29, 2010 at Cox Arboretum MetroPark
Review of November 6 Day of Photography Workshop by Dayton Creative Syndicate
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:
May 5 2012 Update: Tonight's workshop at Burke's Beach on Hilton Head has been canceled due to weather forecast and lack of registrations. I will try to schedule more programs for Hilton Head this summer.
Moonrise at Sunset - Burke’s Beach on Hilton Head Island - Saturday, May 5, 2012 - 6 to 8:30 PM - $45
This is a field photography workshop on Hilton Head Island for small group limited to first eight people who register. I will be leading the group and providing instruction on photographing the moonrise and sunset at high tide at Burke's Beach, including camera settings, composition and best lenses. Cost is $45 per person, payable check or cash the evening of the workshop. In the event of rain I will announce a rescheduled date for the program. To register please call 843-842-9200 or email jim@jimcrotty.com.
About The Workshops
As with capturing and creating breathtaking photographs, Jim Crotty has a passion for teaching and coaching other aspiring photographers through his own program of full-day photography workshops. He encourages others to discover their own creative and artistic vision by learning to use camera as paintbrush, the lens as paint and the landscape as canvas. With almost 35 years experience in pursuing the art of photography Jim helps simplify the often difficult and intimidating maze of technical features and functions of the digital camera as well as the overwhelming options that are available for post-shooting, digital workflow.
His teaching style is relaxed and affirming toward the positive, always welcoming all levels of photographic skill to his workshops. Previously Jim has taught at the college level as an adjunct instructor in both speech communications and journalism, at Sinclair Community College and Thomas More College, respectively. He has also presented countless corporate training presentations. In his photography workshops Jim uses those experiences, as well as a wealth of knowledge in the field of digital photography, to deliver educational programs that inspire and reinforce the creative artist that lies within all photographers.
Online gallery of images captured by workshop attendees on May 29, 2010, at Cox Arboretum in Dayton, Ohio
Online gallery of images captured by workshop attendees on April 10, 2010, at Cox Arboretum in Dayton, Ohio.
Online gallery of images captured by workshop attendees on January 30, 2010, at Cox Arboretum in Dayton, Ohio.
Cancellations, Delays and Refunds
Please let me know as soon as possible if you need to cancel for any reason. I do maintain a waiting list once each workshop is filled to capacity with 25 registrations. I will refund deposit or pre-payments up to one week prior to the workshop. In the remote case of instructor health issues or family emergencies, severe weather or other unforeseen events, I will do my best at first to re-schedule the workshop, however, registered participants will be provided with the option of having their deposits or pre-payments fully refunded.
I do my best to provide a fun, fulfilling learning experience for all workshop students. Once a workshop registrant is attending a workshop, and he or she is not satisfied with such items as quality of instruction, facility, food, etc., I will be happy to offer a partial refund and/or discount off of a future workshop. Full refunds issued to those actively attending for situations involving student family and health emergencies.
Under no circumstances will Jim Crotty or Picture Ohio, llc be responsible for any other expenses such as flights, medical, car rentals and hotels that you may have incurred.
Before participating in a workshop all attendees will be required to sign a General Release, Assumptions of Risk, Limitation of Liability and Cancellation form.
Presentations to Schools, Clubs and Corporate Organizations:
I've presented my work and my creative vision to various groups over the last four years, including many schools, camera clubs and professional organizations. I have a very relaxed style, incorporating a fair amount of story telling about my many experiences photographing in the field and for a wide variety of clients as well as what it took to overcome some personal obstacles and challenges to finally being on the right path with my life and my artistic vision.
I like to have fun with my presentations, but most important of all, I like to inspire and motivate my audience to follow their own dreams and goals in life as well as develop and integrate creative vision in all that they do. Obviously my presentations are geared toward the showing of my photographic images. I use select photographs, via both large format, mounted prints as well as audio-visaul digital slide presentations through a MacBook Pro and projector, that best illustrate a particular photographic technique as well as those that communicate my unique creative vision and approach toward life.
I adjust my presentation style and material according to the select audience I'm scheduled to speak to, such as "how I got involved with photography" for school groups or "Finding the Light: More Than Just a Photographer" for social and corporate organizations.
Fees for presentations are based on intended audience, time required, travel and hand-out materials. Fees can vary based on whether the organization is a non-profit or profit. I retain the right to donate presentation time to select non-profit and educational organizations. Please call 1-877-527-6889 or email to learn more about how my presentations can enhance your classroom or organizational meeting. Please schedule at least three months in advance.
