Costs less:
Customized individual photography workshops and creative assistance can cost much less in real terms than hiring out projects or attending standard digital classes and workshops. We combine it all. Learn while doing while interacting with your personal creative assitant and instructor! You choose the projects, topics to be covered & set the pace. No waiting for others to catch up, or sitting through useless material to get what you need. The last competitor Adobe Photoshop Intensive Workshop we heard of had 40 participants to one instructor! We value personalized experiences, and your learning and understanding of the material is our goal—not selling you more workshops, or cramming more people in the room! We work personally one-to-one with you, with our UNDIVIDED ATTENTION focused on exactly what interests you.
• No need to rent a car
We can come to you locally, or visit our workshops Learning Lounge location in the heart of historic downtown Santa Fe, walking distance to shops, restaurants, and a variety of Hotels, Bed & Breakfast, and Casita accomodations to suit your style and budget. Shuttle services available from ABQ airport to downtown hotels.
• How much is your time worth?
With customized individual assistance, Photoshop & Lightroom classes training or workshops, instruction is directed at your pace (never too fast or too slow) and using your own materials. As a result topics and lessons can be more effectively learned- more efficiently- while getting the job done— therefore saving you time and money! We find most students can learn all the material covered in a 5 day large group workshop course in 2 full days of individual one-to-one training and fast learners can get it in one! How much is your time worth?
The last competitor Adobe Photoshop Intensive Workshop we heard of had 40 participants to one instructor! We value personalized experiences, and your learning and understanding of the material is our goal—not selling you more workshops, or cramming more people in the room! We work personally one-to-one with you, with our UNDIVIDED ATTENTION focused on exactly what interests you.
Learn More: Learn Faster:
Why sit through classes that address topics that do not specifically relate to your interests and goals and do not move at your learning pace? It is time to get more out of your workshop experience! With customized digital Photography Workshops, Adobe Photoshop techniques & Lightroom classes, we create the workshop for you personally, covering only those topics YOU want to learn! By customizng curricula you learn the specific topics you need and want in the minimum time. Select topics from several packages or courses to be covered during the sessions, or send us a list of your goals and interests.
• Sign up for a small group Workshop or an Individual One-on-One Training Session.
• Work individually with instructors on your own images at your own pace with undivided attention!
• Bring home a completed example for a specific task done with a professional.
• Receive expert advice on the use of the software to achieve the results you desire.
Smaller Class Size: More Instructor Attention:
How often do (or did) you find yourself zoning out during a lecture when the topics moved to something too rudimentary to keep your attention? Or, what happened when things moved a bit too fast for you to keep up? In either case, you probably found yourself in a situation where you were no longer learning. Most Workshop institutions and classroom learning environments pack too many people into the classroom with teaching assistants that may or may not be knowlegeable enough to be helpful to all students. As a result, the majority of the time spent in a classroom becomes frustrating and a waste of time, money and energy. See the Workshop Experience for more details.
At the Santa Fe Digital Darkroom Photography Workshops, we limit our Santa Fe workshop class size to a MAXIMUM of 5 students, to provide our students and clients with the MAXIMUM instructor attention. We take pride in your educational experience, and value your satisfaction.
The last Adobe Photoshop Intensive Workshop we heard of in Santa Fe had 40 participants to one instructor! We value personalized experiences, and your learning and understanding of the material is our goal—not selling you more workshops, or cramming more people in the room! We work personally one-to-one with you, with our UNDIVIDED ATTENTION focused on exactly what interests you.
Comfortable Learning Environment:
Our place or yours? We will gladly come to your studio or workspace our join us in our comfortable Learning Lounge, located in the heart of historic downtown Santa Fe, walking distance to the plaza, shops and hotels and restaurants. We did away with the old didactic learning style classroom, and created a comfortable living room style "learning lounge" environment. With comfy pillows and cushioned seats, snacks, drinks and semi circle seating- we encourage input and sharing among clients and students in an environment designed to foster learning, saftey, interaction and comfort.
Your Own Schedule:
Workshops ANY DAY. Workshops EVERY DAY. Workshops YOUR WAY!
YOUR SCHEDULE , YOUR PACE, YOUR PROJECTS, and YOUR INTERESTS
Schedule an individual workshop around your vacation, by the hour, half day or full day, anyday, everyday.
Receive personal, expert one-on-one instruction on your own images with undivided attention from an experienced trainer and successful professional, an unbeatable combination! No waiting for others to catch up, sitting through useless material to get what you need, or feeling like you are the one holding the class behind- confused and frustrated. With patient, friendly, and flexible services and scheduling, we specialize in digital hand holding.
Adapt to your needs:
Instruction will be adapted to fit any learning curve or level of experience. Advantages include customized itineraries and emphasis on the topics and locations of most interest to you. The courses are taught at our downtown Santa Fe learning Lounge, at your facility, or location you arrange. Each student will need to have a computer. If you don't have your own to work with, arrangements can be made to use or rent one.
Work on your own Equipment:
We remove the frustration most schools, labs and workshops create by eliminating the necessity to re-adapt lessons from school and lab equipment to suit your personal equipment and software. For your convenience we encourage you to bring your own laptop and equipment, and learn how to use what you have! PC, Mac all are welcome! Arrangements can also be made for us to come to you and work collaboratively with you on your own computer, in your own studio or workspace so that you are free to maximize learning based on your individual needs. Day, evening or weekends are available.
Individual Attention:
You receive personal, expert one-on-one instruction from an experienced trainer and successful professional. An unbeatable combination! Arrange your class to suit your needs, projects and interests. Solve special problems or start from scratch.
We Work Together:
Collaborative image processing, print and portfolio development paired with customized instruction allows you to focus on what you want to learn! Together we will develop and process your images in the digital darkroom, design promotional pieces, create presentations, explore graphics, or develop any creative imaging process through guided lessons and tutorials. With the Santa Fe Digital Darkroom, you participate at your own pace in the dynamic process of one-on-one coaching. With friendly, flexible services and scheduling, we happily accommodate and customize curricula to suit all levels of knowledge, individual learning styles, work schedules, and specific areas of interest.
Our Philosophy:
"Tell me and I will forget. Show me and I may remember. Involve me and I will understand."
-Adaptation of Chinese proverb.
We practice the concept of "experiential learning," as a philosophy and methodology which simply translates to learning through doing. Educators purposefully engage with clients and students personally with direct and focused hands on tutorials in order to increase knowledge, develop skills and clarify values.
We Specialize:
The Santa Fe Digital Darkroom provides experienced, professional and friendly creative imaging services to photographers, artists and people with other strengths in life. We know our clients are experts at what they do professionally. Our expertise and specialty is assisting clients with the transition into digital technology and processes with ease by providing unique customized service!
Collaborative image processing, print and portfolio development paired with customized instruction allows you to focus on what you want to learn! Together we will develop and process your images in the digital darkroom, design promotional pieces, create presentations, explore graphics, or develop any creative imaging process through guided lessons and tutorials. The Santa Fe Digital Darkroom Photography Workshops encourages participants to create work that reflects their individuality and meets their vision, whether using digital tools with a traditional, fine art or experimental approach. We can help learn the tools specifically for your work! See the Workshop Experience for more details.
