Grayling Visitors Bureau

Ocqueoc Barn in Fog by Ken Wright

“The JOY of the Image” workshop will be presented at the Grayling Elementary School on Thursday, October 27, 7-9pm. The instructor, Ken Wright, will provide you with suggestions and ideas that will make your photographic images stand out. Mr. Wright is a professional photographer whose award-winning works have been displayed on various locations in Northern Michigan.

By signing up for “The JOY of the Image”, you will be taking a big step toward becoming a better photographer. This class is for photographers of every experience level, from beginner to professional.  No matter what kind of camera you use, you will learn tricks and tips to help you use it to its best advantage. We will look at and discuss several “point and shoot” models and the features to consider when making a camera purchase.

We will discuss in detail the three basic photographic guidelines and the techniques in each guideline that you will use to make your photos stand out.  You will learn how to look at each subject you photograph with a “Lens Eye”, and apply your newly learned techniques to each image.

A handout booklet is provided listing all of the guidelines and techniques displayed and discussed. We’ll look at screen images that show by example the application of each technique. And, you will see photos from some prior students that use the techniques taught in this class.

Ken has been a photographer since 1956. He made the transition from film to digital in 1996, and is a graduate of the New York Institute of Photography’s Digital Photography: The Complete Course. In addition, Ken is a member of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals, specializing in photo restoration.

His photographs have been displayed on over two dozen websites including that of the AuSable River Canoe Marathon and currently online at www.mainbranchgallery.com Ken’s photography subjects and interests range from old barns, bridges and lighthouses, to cityscapes, scenery, flowers and people going about their lives. Tombstone photographs supporting genealogy research is another of his interests.

Ken is the staff photographer of Johnathan Rand’s Author Quest, the Definitive Writer’s Camp for Serious Young Writers, the North of 45 Retreat for Writers, and the folk singing duo Ann and Will Rowland.

Prior registration is required and is limited to 15 students., $20 per person. You are asked to please pre-register at Main Branch Gallery, Flowers by Josie or online at http://www.grayling-area.com/joyoftheimage/.