Our unique and highly accessible series of monthly photographic lectures are back for 2012/13. Offered
once a month from October through April, these lectures are free, open to the public and
offer people in the Missoula area an opportunity to experience our approach to education.
All lectures take place in “The Quarry” from 7-9 p.m unless stated otherwise.
| Date | Lecture | Speaker |
| October 16, 2012 | Composing Images of the Natural World | Steve Gettle |
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This lecture focuses on the many elements that make up the composition of a beautiful image using hundreds of
examples and practical, real world situations. Learn the “rules” of composition as well as when and why to break them, how
to find the picture, and how to work a subject to maximize the potential of every situation. Steve also covers how to control
such things as lighting, backgrounds, depth of field, and perspective to enhance the composition.
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| November 13, 2012 | Lost and Found Montana | Jeremy Lurgio |
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When photojournalist and Associate Professor of Photojournalism at the University of Montana, Jeremy Lurgio found
out that the Montana Department of Transportation’s new map would eliminate several small towns, he knew that lives
would be affected. Thus, the Lost and Found Montana Project was born. Listen to Jeremy talk about his one-of-a-kind
multimedia project.
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| November 20, 2012 | Zone System for Color | Neil Chaput de Saintonge |
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In the 70's RMSP owner and founder, Neil Chaput de Saintonge studied the Zone System of exposure under the
tutelage of the guy who created it – Ansel Adams. But at that time, it was only applied to black and white photography.
Join Neil for his lecture on a sophisticated method of achieving accurate exposures for color photography based on the
tonal range in any scene.
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| January 15, 2013 | Play with Cameras | Kathy Eyster |
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Feeling bored with your pictures? Stuck in a rut? Break free from photographic "rules" and discover how much fun
you can have when you ask "what if?" Explore the ways you can make pictures different from your usual style by radically
changing exposure, focus, framing and other choices. Reclaim the wonder, discovery and excitement you felt when you
first picked up a camera. You never know what new pictures you’re going to make.
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| February 19, 2013 | Intro to Adobe Lightroom | Forest Chaput de Saintonge |
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Confused about how to import, export and perform basic edits to your digital images using Adobe Photoshop
Lightroom 4? This lecture presented by Forest Chaput de Saintonge will help clear the air so you can begin to get
maximum benefit and enjoyment from Lightroom.
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| March 19, 2013 | Movements and Style | Eileen Rafferty |
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Throughout photographic history, there have been different art movements - each with its own style, purpose,
techniques, aesthetics and ideas offered. By studying these movements and the artists associated with each we can find
a source for creativity, and ideas for our own photographic work. Eileen will look at several art movements in the history of
photography, the photographers involved, and examine the visual style that pervaded each movement.
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| April 16, 2013 | Getting Your Work Seen | Doug Ness |
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We all tend to make pictures and let them sit on our hard drive and the only people that see our work is someone who
sits with us in front of our computer or the occasional photo we post on Facebook or something like that. The world of
photo websites, blogs, Flickr, 500px, photo competitions, applying to juried shows, going to portfolio reviews, etc, can seem
overwhelming and intimidating. Taking things one step at a time, however, can also be extremely rewarding.
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Directions to the Quarry:
- Go in the double glass doors at the entrance to the Higgins Building located at 210 N. Higgins.
- Proceed straight down the hallway
- Turn left and go down the stairs
- Take a left at the bottom of the stairs and proceed to the Quarry.
Download the Public Lectures brochure.