Photographs provide the only evidence that the past existed, aside from the outdated swear words used by grandparents, such as “huckster” and “aw, chestnuts.” Make history with this Groupon.
$49 for Four-Hour Photography Workshop and Shootari ($245 Value)
Workshops take place in the classroom, as instructor Brian Hartman teaches basic camera settings and creative shooting techniques. He expounds on aperture and shutter priority modes, principles of ISO, and when and why to use exposure compensation, balancing techniques, and different lens types. He also introduces scene modes and provides tips on capturing ideal images of children, pets, and fleeting moments such as children riding their pets into the sunset. Throughout the workshop, students engage in a photo safari, or “shootari,” during which they take their own photos and apply concepts learned in class with instructor guidance.
Workshop dates are Friday, July 13, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, July 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., though instructors may add more times as needed.
Photo Elan
Married for nine years and a photography team for five, Brian and Jennifer Hartman bring an artistic touch and lighthearted approach to their on-location photography. Employing a photojournalistic style and dramatic lighting, they capture solo subjects and groups during posed and candid moments, earning critical acclaim from the Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association and The Knot and placing images in the pages of Elle and Seattle Bride magazines.
Not content to simply point and shoot, the Hartmans light compositions using chiaroscuro or high-exposure natural lighting and often accentuate subjects with extreme angles, forced perspective, or unique natural surroundings. They shoot in vibrant color or black and white, and can edit photos to enhance colors or, by request, replace each subject’s face with Winston Churchill’s. When not conducting on-location sessions, Brian also leads large-scale workshops in which they pass on their knowledge through graphic slideshows and hands-on training.
Groupon Says
The Groupon Guide to: Boat Naming
Naming a boat or “ship” is probably the most important part of boat owner"ship." Here’s a guide to naming your sea craft no matter what “type” it is (this sentence was typed, which is why the quotes around “type” are funny):
Personal Yacht
• A Seafoam Symphony (boat name by Mikæl)
• Charity Schmarity
• If This Boat’s a-Rockin’, Please Come a-Knockin’ – We Do Not Want to Drown
• Martha’s Windward
• Yachtoberfest
Commercial Boats
• The Chuggler
• The SS Hungry Man
• Big Boat
Cruise Ships
• The (Type of Fruit/Time of Day) Princess
Speed Boats
• Angry Angus
• Daddy’s Little Metaphor
• My Best Friend’s Wake
• This Tears It: I Enjoy Speedboats
• Last of the Boat-Speedcans
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