Learn how to properly pose a person, or group, for impactful photography that will not only make your subjects look great, but will grab the attention of the viewer and leave a lasting impression.
Events Lists
Shooting The West Schedule
April 9 – 14, 2019
Winnemucca, Nevada

- Tuesday April 9 2019
- Wednesday April 10 2019
- Thursday April 11 2019
- Friday April 12 2019
- Saturday April 13 2019
- Sunday April 14 2019
- Friday April 12 2019
- Saturday April 13 2019
In this class we will learn how to take two "bracketed" images of identical composition and settings but differing shutter speeds (and thus Ev levels), tone them in Lightroom, and move them out into Photoshop as layers, and blend them together with layer masks
This class will take you from knowing nothing about Adobe Lightroom and get you up and running in no time. You will learn how Lightroom manages and organizes your photos, how to properly import, catalog, develop and print your images.
Take to the skies and learn how to create exceptional photos and videos with your drone. This new
technology has redefined image and video creation opening up a whole new world of creative
possibilities.
In this comprehensive three session class, we will cover the basics of modern smartphone photography with Adobe Lightroom CC mobile App, including shooting and editing in the app.
Join Craig Moore at a historic Winnemucca location for a hauntingly good photo workshop. Craig will take you through shooting at night and with limited lighting.
In this area of ever increasing megapixels and frame rates, it can be really confusing as to what to do with all of this data. What should your workflow be? How do you handle images? What color space should I work in and what should you print in? These can all overwhelm a photographer, but the good news is this course answers all of those questions.
Learn to shoot the night sky with celebrated photographer Rachid Dahnoun whose image graces the cover of the National Geographic guide - Night Sky Of North America.
Want to capture the splendor of the night sky above the stunning landscapes around Winnemucca with your SLR? Join renowned night photographer Grant Kaye and learn the technique and art of photographing after dark.
Have you ever thought about how nice it would be to ask an expert about some technical issue that’s a little fuzzy — individually in a private session? Well, now you can! Craig knows the answer and can explain it in a way that you’ll understand.
Perfect your digital black and white photography in this class by Mark Citret.
From mountain peaks to river valleys, technical specialist Aaron Norberg will take you through the fundamentals of photographing the natural landscape. Learn how to choose the best lenses and camera settings to capture the scene as you see it.
is class provides a great foundation for new to intermediate digital camera users. Don’t be intimidated by the word “digital.” We can show you how fun digital photography can be. This hands-on class will cover the process from beginning to end.
Portfolios reviews are key to improving your work as a photographer.
This course is perfect for those photographers that want to create amazing portraits of individuals or groups with the use of natural or artificial lighting.
In this class we will learn how to take two "bracketed" images of identical composition and settings but differing shutter speeds (and thus Ev levels), tone them in Lightroom, and move them out into Photoshop as layers, and blend them together with layer masks
Bring your camera and join technical specialist Aaron Norberg as we take to the streets of Winnemucca for an urban photowalk.
Join Sigma Pro Liam Doran for an outdoor demo that will demonstrate how he can create multiple looks out of a single scene.
Have you ever thought about how nice it would be to ask an expert about some technical issue that’s a little fuzzy — individually in a private session? Well, now you can! Craig knows the answer and can explain it in a way that you’ll understand.
Perfect your digital black and white photography in this class by Mark Citret.
Join technical specialist Aaron Norberg for a visual course through the fundamentals of photographing the urban landscape. Learn how to make visual sense of the streets around you and to choose the best lenses and camera settings to capture it.
This class is designed to intermediate digital camera users.
Portfolios reviews are key to improving your work as a photographer.
Regardless if you are shooting people, landscapes or still life, the secret to making your photography shine is found in the post-production of our images. In this class we will take photos to the next level by learning the proper workflow and techniques used by high end retouching and post-production artists.
Learn to shoot the night sky with celebrated photographer Rachid Dahnoun whose image graces the cover of the National Geographic guide - Night Sky Of North America.
Want to capture the splendor of the night sky above the stunning landscapes around Winnemucca with your SLR? Join renowned night photographer Grant Kaye and learn the technique and art of photographing after dark.
Learn to shoot the night sky with celebrated photographer Rachid Dahnoun whose image graces the cover of the National Geographic guide - Night Sky Of North America.
Want to capture the splendor of the night sky above the stunning landscapes around Winnemucca with your SLR? Join renowned night photographer Grant Kaye and learn the technique and art of photographing after dark.
Join Rachid Dahnoun and learn how to shoot a sunset. In this course we will head out into the field to capture a beautiful sunset on the outskirts of Winnemucca.
This class session will introduce you to the amazing world of light painting. We will explore various light painting techniques and learn how to successfully take those skills into the field. We will cover equipment ranging from low power flashlights to high-power lights capable of lighting up large landscapes.
Join the White Sage Theatre as they present the play Holder Posey: The Felonious Photographer. Nothing much ever happens in Holeinroad, a little town Way Out West, according to gossips Gilda Lillie and Echo Chambers. Nothing much, that is, except the exciting tale of Holder Posey, the felonious traveling photographer, and his attempt to rob the vault of the Golden Spittoon Saloon. Tickets $15/person.
Spend one-full day enjoying presentations from professional photographers (Friday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM) as well as complimentary:
* Continental Breakfast (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
* Finger Foods, Wine & Entertainment (Friday night, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
Spend two-full days enjoying presentations from professional photographers (Friday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) as well as complimentary:
* Continental Breakfast (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM both days)
* Finger Foods, Wine & Entertainment (Friday night, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
* GIYBS Reception w/Dessert and Wine (Saturday night, 5:45 PM - 8:00 PM)
Hors d'oeuvres, wine and live entertainment included.
Wine and dessert available. Group photo at 6:30 PM
Give It Your Best Shot is both a juried show (with awards) and “just” a show, giving participants an opportunity to present their work to the public. You are invited to enter a maximum of two prints, which will be hung in our huge display space in the East Hall of the Convention Center. We’re talking about a lot of prints; every year we receive around two hundred entries. It makes for a beautiful and interesting show!
Print viewing in East Hall. - Prints accepted until 10:00 AM!
Spend one-full day enjoying presentations from professional photographers (Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) as well as complimentary:
* Continental Breakfast (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
* GIYBS Reception w/Dessert and Wine (Saturday night, 5:45 PM - 8:00 PM)
Spend two-full days enjoying presentations from professional photographers (Friday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) as well as complimentary:
* Continental Breakfast (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM both days)
* Finger Foods, Wine & Entertainment (Friday night, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
* GIYBS Reception w/Dessert and Wine (Saturday night, 5:45 PM - 8:00 PM)


Craig Moore
Workshop Instructor

Rachid Dahnoun
Workshop Instructor/Speaker

Liam Doran
Workshop Instructor/Speaker

Grant Kaye
Workshop Instructor/Speaker

Linda Dufurrena
Speaker

David and Liz Sinclair
Workshop Instructor/Speaker

Victoria Jackson
Speaker

Aaron Norberg
Workshop Instructor

Mark Citret
Workshop Instructor
