CanAm Photo Guild

Check out the new Transform Tuesday video on YouTube. An introduction to Curves and Levels and understanding how to use them.

Transform Tuesday Curves and Levels explained Watch this short explanation about the power of curves and how they differ from Levels. Then, see how curves differ in Photoshop and Lightroom and why and ho...

I just released my first "Tuesday Training" series class on YouTube. A 12-minute video on how to use Adobe Lightroom Lens blur tool. You can find it here: https://youtu.be/jjOX3mpPIx8?si=VaJ4LIhoYHMmuD2b

I will be releasing a free training video on post-production and more every Tuesday. Subscribe to see them all

Adobe Lightroom Classic Blur Tool Explained I teach users how to use the blur tool in various situations with multiple images.

Before and after ( not my image ) just my editing.

New Lightroom class starting tomorrow night!

Five-week class every Tuesday night. Sign up today!!

Enjoy a class that allows you to ask questions and be a part of the class like every learning experience should be.

https://www.hansgate.com/workshops-1/p/exploring-lightroom-two-day-class-9nh2t

A classic Headshot starts out with great light and knowing how to apply it. Join me this Saturday June 1st for an all day basic lighting class in person in my studio in North Tonawanda. NY

More info: https://www.hansgate.com/workshops-1/p/studio-lighting-basics

A closer look at the artistic vision of the artwork.

Follow me on Enchanted Dream Images to see more of our team's creative work for our imagination series and more.

https://www.enchanteddreamimages.com

Imagination and creative images for our youth, keeping them reading and exploring the world of the mind. All the while producing images that will stand forever in their memories and hang on their walls forever.

Book a session today!

Great Catch Ada!

Part of the Enchanted Dream Images series Imagination.

https://www.enchanteddreamimages.com

Creations to make your children believe in the dreams they have. Encouraging imagination for the arts and creativity.

Look in the comments to see the original.

Photoshop Class Starting Tomorrow Night. Last Chance to Sign-Up

https://www.hansgate.com/workshops-1/p/photoshop-basic-class

Fresh out of the shell that has protected this little Blue Heron. Welcome to the world, little one.

Look at the feathers! I know it's a butt shot but look at the feathers! Just love them.

In the afternoon program we focused on light in post-production and all that can be done. Here's a fun image that we ended up producing.

Original in Comments

Getting ready for my class tomorrow in Erie PASNWPA, with th join me at Mercy Hurst University. Not to late to register but you miss out on the free lunch. https://pas-nwpa.squarespace.com/events/2024/5/18/imagery-to-artistry-workshop

Last day to register for my Erie PA all-day workshop and get the free lunch included.

Register tommorow and you get to go out and find your own meal. Never any Fun.

In person photography learning is back and why not start with an all day class on understanding light an how our cameras capture it. See me on May 18th at Mercyhurst University, sponosrd by the Photographic Arts Society of North Western Pennsylvania.

https://tinyurl.com/24d836hu

Tired of trying to learn something as complex as lighting from YOUTUBE?

Join me for an all-day seminar on lighting and creating art with our images in Erie, PA, at Mercy Hurst University, sponsored by the Photographic Arts Society of North Western Pennsylvania.

Saturday May 18th, 2024 9:00Am - 4:00PM

Imagery to Artistry - Illuminate, Create and Get Inspired! — PASNWPA A full-day workshop with internationally acclaimed photographer Doug Hansgate.

Let me show you how to use light to create three Dimensional contrast and depth in your images. Join me for an all-day workshop in Erie, PA at Mercyhurst University.

https://tinyurl.com/24d836hu

Only two days to Register if you want the free meal!

This Red Bellied Woodpecker is looking for a Lightroom Class to make her look better. Fortunately for her, I have two new classes starting next week, Daytime and Evening Classes. Read more:
https://www.hansgate.com/workshops-1/training

Light and subject, a focus on the basis for every great image ever made. Come join me on the 18th of May for a full day of exploring exactly that. How to use light to our advantage and take advantage of what our camera can capture. The bonus is I will show you techniques that you can use in any genre of photography to make your images better.

You don't want to miss this one.

https://pas-nwpa.squarespace.com/events/2024/5/18/imagery-to-artistry-workshop

Is not the essence of photography the exploration of subject and light?

Join me on May 18, 2024, in Erie, PA, for a full-day, hands-on exploration. In the morning, we'll delve into practical sessions and instruction, followed by an afternoon class on transcending your images beyond mere captures. Utilizing tools like Photoshop and Lightroom, we'll elevate your imagery to the realm of artistry.

Register here:
https://pas-nwpa.squarespace.com/events/2024/5/18/imagery-to-artistry-workshop

P.S. The value of the free giveaways exceeds the cost of the workshop!

Great day in Louisiana!

Another Equine shot from the convention.

Here's a couple of images from the Equine Workshop at the Gulf States Camera Club Council Convention last week. A great time had by all!

Look what you missed with the Street fashion shoot we had with the Gulf States Camera Club Council Convention in Lafayette, LA, this past weekend. Great times had by all. Hope everyone had a great time.

If you missed Vermillionville at the Gulf States Camera Club Conference this past weekend you missed getting this image. "Cajun Chicken Run"

Study the light; light is what makes an image interesting. Without compelling shadow and light, you will pass the image by and generally find it less intriguing regardless of the color. This fact and how to create that compelling light and much more will be part of my day-long Erie, PA, seminar on May 18th, 2024. A do-not-miss event will cover live lighting demos and post-production editing to enhance the light in your images.

For more info: www.pasnypa.org
Held at Mercy Hurst University, Erie, PA

Last minute call for people interested in learning Lightroom from the ground up. I have a five week (weekly) class starting this evening 6:30 - 9:30 pm 3/18/2024.

Exploring Lightroom™ (5 - Evening Class) March 18th, 2024 START — Doug Hansgate Why take this class? On-line for your convenience Open forum concept with question and answers. You participate Yes there are homework assignments Yes there are handouts Editing taught with your submitted images Learn file management from the beginning Advanc

Another play acting of Mr and Mrs. Smith movie. No hate please it's a movie and these are actors. No store goers were injured in the making of this composite image. In fact it was created in the safety of my studio.
Besides Mrs. Smith is a kick b-tt defender of human rights.

5 week adobe lightroom Class starting Monday!

Why take this class?

On-line for your convenience

Open forum concept with question and answers.

You participate

Yes there are homework assignments

Yes there are handouts

Editing taught with your submitted images

Learn file management from the beginning

Advanced editing techniques

You can stop me at any time and ask for clarification.

All sessions recorded and available for download

The latest editing techniques

Unique learning experience - like having an instructor in your home

Learn how to become efficient

Learn how to save time

Learn to look at your images in a whole new light

Have you struggled to get organized? Thought that you could find images quickly only to learn that you need to spend 20-30 minutes to locate an image? I will show you how to get organized, how to grade and reduce your image volume to only those images you will ever use.

Then I will show you how to edit at an expert level, using all the power of Lightroom to maximize your images. Including all the new masking functions and selection functions. There simply is no better way to edit images and manage them at the same time. Do I still use Photoshop? Of course I do, but I will say that all of my images go through Lightroom adjustments first.

This class will take you to the next level in photographic editing not simply show you how to use Lightroom.

To register: https://tinyurl.com/mpt4hut8

Are you struggling with making your images look better? Do you wonder why other photographers images look so outstanding? Have you struggled with keeping track of your pictures? Has the new world of AI got you confused?

If you have answered "yes" to any of these questions. I have the solution.

• Spend five nights with me immersed in everything Lightroom.
• Once a week - Three hour on-line class
• You have access to be involved, stop and ask questions. Your mike is on, so no chat necessary.
• We cover all the software has to offer in a very logical manner
• Step by step editing instruction using your submitted images.
• Learn how to use the new masking tools effectively
• So many new things in Lightroom if you think you know it, you will be amazed at some of the new features.

Sign Up Here:

https://tinyurl.com/mpt4hut8

Exploring Lightroom™ (5 - Evening Class) March 11th, 2024 START — Doug Hansgate Why take this class? On-line for your convenience Open forum concept with question and answers. You participate Yes there are homework assignments Yes there are handouts Editing taught with your submitted images Learn file management from the beginning Advanc

Another for my 40's style lighting class.

Here's an image that I love! Striking in so many ways. The strength and confidence in this woman who lost her hair from some medical conditions and yet is still strong in her confiction to her self and her womanhood. Delve into her eyes to become mezermized by her life and her story.
Shot yesterday in the lighting class that I was teaching. For those that missed it your missed something special. Can't wait to show you more. www.hansgate.com