Palm Beach Photographic Centre Calls All Student Shutterbugs for FOTOcamp 2008 July 20, 2008

3 Two-week Sessions will be held June 16-27, 2008; July 7-18, 2008; July 21 - Aug 1, 2008

If you are between the ages of 10 and 17, have an interest in photography and/or computers, are inquisitive and like adventure, then check out the Palm Beach Photographic Centre’s FOTOcamp 2008.

The camp is an opportunity to gain knowledge in all areas of photography, beginning with the basics of picture-taking using Canon SLR digital cameras and progressing to state-of-the-art digital imaging. Three 2-week sessions will be held June 16-27, 2008; July 7-18, 2008; and July 21 - Aug 1, 2008.

FOTOcampers are grouped by their level of experience, from beginner to advanced in each of three 2-week summer sessions. Each camper is issued a Canon digital SLR Camera and while exploring lens choices, lighting, and composition of photographs you will learn about photography and digital imaging, in a fun and fact-filled environment. Sessions in the computer lab will expose you to downloading images to the computer, saving and renaming files, burning cds, and creating slide shows. Using Adobe Photoshop and Elements you will learn image adjustment techniques such as color correction, compositing images, adjustment layers and layer masks and other digital imaging technology. The computer lab is set up so that each camper has access to a computer ensuring the ultimate hands-on experience.

Location shooting and photographic assignments give you the opportunity to practice your skills while acquiring new images. Each session includes field trips to local attractions, such as Yesteryear Village, CityPlace, and Wakodahatchee Nature Preserve.

General Information:
- Professional photographers, along with an assistant, lead FOTOcamp participants in personalized, hands-on sessions, and each camper receives individualized and group critiques of their work. Groups are limited to 14 participants to maximize the learning experience and ensure personal attention.
- Each two-week session is $595 for members and $645 for non-members. Fees include the use of Canon SLR digital cameras and lenses, some paper for digital printing, field-trip transportation and admissions.
- 9am to 3pm, Monday through Friday. Campers may be dropped off starting at 8:30am and must be picked up by 3:30pm.
- What do I need to bring?: Your imagination! A sack lunch, sunscreen, a hat and pocket money for field trips. Canon USA will provide the use of 35mm cameras and lenses – the Centre will provide everything else.

Gallery Exhibition: FOTOcampers' images will be displayed in the Centre's Community Exhibition Gallery at the end of the summer. A reception will be held in August, from 6-8 pm, honoring the young artists. Family, friends and the public are invited to attend. During the reception awards are presented to campers. Best of Show receives the Canon Student Award and a Canon digital camera. The exhibition will be open Monday to Saturday.

All deposits, including the registration fee, will be refunded in the event that a session is cancelled. If you need to withdraw from a session, please inform the Centre at least 30 days before the first day of class, and staff will refund the deposit, less a $50 withdrawal fee. No refund of payments will be made if you do not notify us of your 30 days before the start of class, unless a replacement is found to fill your vacant space. Please note that no refund of any fees will be made for no-shows or withdrawal after a session begins.
FOTOcamp Registration: To hold a spot, please complete the downloadable registration form at www.workshop.org/fotocamp and return it by mail, along with a 50 percent deposit. You may also register online. Fees may be paid by check, Master Card, American Express or VISA. Upon receipt of your registration, you will be sent a confirmation and invoice for the balance, which is due 30 days prior to each session.

Please call the Centre at (561) 276-9797 for a FOTOcamp brochure. Palm Beach Photographic Centre is located at 55 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach.

Official Website: http://www.workshop.org/