Photography & New Media
Code: P0713-22
-
III
Level III
Photography students have some formal training and significant experience making, capturing and digitally processing images using Adobe Lightroom and/or Adobe Photoshop. New Media students have some formal training in conceptual and technological aspects of video, multimedia, coding or animation and are versed in the appropriate software applications. Students have a portfolio of their artwork.
-
IV
Level IV
Photography students have advanced skills and knowledge of photography and digital image processing. New Media students have advanced skills and knowledge of video, multimedia, coding or animation. Students are self-motivated and have multiple portfolios of their artwork.
Pushing the Boundaries: Creative Digital Image-making
Jul 18 - 22, 2022
9AM-5PM
Concept
Explore new horizons in photography with the application of digital tools on traditional imagery. This workshop covers intermediate and advanced image manipulation using Photoshop layers, masks and adjustment layers. Students also explore the possibilities of using the camera as a scanner, incorporating antique images into new works. The instructor shares her techniques and creative paradigms via easy-to-follow demonstrations.
Media
Digital photography and workflow, scanning, Adobe Photoshop, file management
Faculty

Maggie Taylor
Maggie Taylor is a creator of lovely things who lives in Gainesville, FL. Her work has been exhibited and collected internationally and appears in four published books, including an edition of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and an Adobe Photoshop Masterclass book titled Maggie Taylor’s Landscape of Dreams.

Maggie Taylor, The Companions
Join Waitlist for Pushing the Boundaries: Creative Digital Image-making
Photography & New Media
Photography has always been a vital part of Anderson Ranch, one in which students explore visual storytelling through a variety of contexts and concepts. The program has uniquely evolved to focus on both traditional photography and new media— making it one of the only workshop settings of its kind. Three floors of the Fischer Photography Center house state-of-the-art equipment, including three photography studios, two Mac labs, a traditional darkroom, and a lighting studio with strobe and continuous lighting for photography and video.
All Photography workshops are rooted in the same idea—powerful art requires rigorous inquiry of techniques and ideas. We focus on technical skills, content and critical dialog. Students have access to color-managed media labs equipped with 24-inch iMacs, flatbed and film scanners, Epson printers, and cutting-edge software including Adobe Creative Cloud. When appropriate, students utilize strobe and tungsten lighting equipment, seamless backdrops, green screen, audio and video recording equipment and Epson large-format printers.
The Ranch Photography and New Media team creates an inspiring environment, allowing artists of all levels to explore lens-based media and the journey of artistic discovery in the unparalleled setting of the Colorado Rockies.
Anderson Ranch is happy to extend a 20% Summer Workshop tuition discount for SPE members. Please register online and then email reg@andersonranch.org with your membership information and we will make the adjustment once you are in the system. You are also welcome to call 970-924-5089 to register.
Workshop Details>
Supply List
Many of the items you'll need are available in the ArtWorks Store. Please click "View Full Supply List" to see a comprehensive list of items you'll need for this workshop.
Lodging & Meals
Anderson Ranch closely follows guidance released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the State of Colorado and the Pitkin County Health Department. In order to operate safely during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Anderson Ranch has made significant modifications to our housing and meal offerings.
Summer 2022 workshop participants ages 13 and up will be required to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination. Studio program participants are required to show proof that they have received the complete Covid-19 vaccine (i.e., two weeks have passed after receiving the second dose of either the Moderna or Pfizer MRNA vaccines or the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine). Additionally, if six months have passed since completing the Moderna or Pfizer series or two months have passed since receiving the J & J vaccine, then a booster is also required. Ideally the booster would have been administered at least two weeks prior to coming to Anderson Ranch.
We have established a Business Safety Plan with added layers of precaution that prioritizes the health and safety of our staff, students, faculty and guests while continuing to provide you with the Anderson Ranch experience that you know and enjoy.
Housing is limited and includes shared and private lodging options. Reservations will be managed on a first-come, first-served basis. The earlier you reserve housing, the better your chance of receiving your preferred option. Please note: Workshop costs do not include accommodations.
COVID-19 Safety Plan


Scholarships & College Credit
Making Art Accessible
Applications for scholarship support are encouraged. Specific scholarships are funded by Ranch supporters, either through endowed funds or special gifts.
Many colleges and universities offer college credit for workshops taken at Anderson Ranch. Click below to learn more.
You Might Also Be Interested In>

-
O
Open to All
Students of any skill and knowledge level.
Aug 15 - 19, 2022
9AM-5PM
Introduction to the Wetplate: Tintypes, Glass Negatives and Ambrotypes
Rashod Taylor
Tuition $1,195
Code P1124-22
Photography is by definition an act of time travel, but this workshop takes it to the next level. The wet-plate collodion process adds a unique and creative aspect to your modern practice. The course explores making tintypes, glass negatives and ambrotypes with a variety of formats, including 6x6 plates made with Holga cameras and using supplied 4x5 cameras. Whether new to the process or honing basic skills, this workshop is a great fit for anyone interested in early hand-crafted photography.

-
O
Open to All
Students of any skill and knowledge level.
Aug 15 - 19, 2022
9AM-5PM
Lightroom Classic
Theresa Jackson
Tuition $995
Code P1123-22
In this comprehensive workshop, students learn the essentials of Lightroom Classic for photo management, editing and publishing. The course begins by teaching students how to efficiently transfer and organize photos from the camera into Lightroom Classic. Students then learn editing techniques to create stunning images, starting with simple adjustments and moving to more advanced selective editing. This workshop puts artists in control of file management and image editing. Lessons include how to sync catalogs with the Lightroom cloud and automatically move images from your phone to Lightroom Classic on your computer.

-
O
Open to All
Students of any skill and knowledge level.
-
One Day Workshop
Aug 20, 2022
9AM-5PM
Digital Drawing
Theresa Jackson
Tuition $375
Code P1125-22
With an iPad and Apple Pencil, artists can tap into an entire artist studio in the palm of their hands. In this one-day workshop, students are introduced to the power and flexibility of digital drawing and illustration with the Procreate app. Students learn how to customize the workspace, use touchscreen gestures, explore Procreate’s extensive brush library, discover how to work with layers and use selection tools to edit specific areas of images and drawings. Students will apply these skills by illustrating a scene from their beautiful surroundings or work from a photographic source image. All drawing skill levels are welcome.