In Focus at MPC
New for 2012! Weekday Afternoon Classes
By popular request we are now offering weekday, mornng and afternoon Workshops in; "Beginning Digital SLR Photography", "Beginning Photo Composition", "Beginning Digital Editing with Adobe Elements 9" and "How to Take Great Pictures of Kids". - These three classes are designed specifically for those who want to take their camera beyond "point and shoot" mode to explore and explore their passion for photography.
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Photo: Rich Ryan
Rich Ryan: Beginning Studio Lighting
Beginng Studio Lighting - February 21st - This hands-on two Workshop offers a thorough understanding of light quality and light-shaping tools. You’ll explore studio lighting in depth, covering such areas as light quality, light quantity and light direction.
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Photo: Ross Andersson
Ross Andersson: Visual Design in Photography
Visual Design in Photography - March 1st - This four part workshop takes you a step beyond the basic structural rules of composition to focus your attention on the more complex, visual architecture that underlies the successful photographic image.
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Photo: Ross Andersson
Ross Andersson: Developing a Personal Portfolio
Developing a Personal Portfolio - March 6th - This Portfolio Workshop focuses on all aspects of portfolio presentation, from choosing the right book to display your images, knowing the audience's expectations, organizing your photographs to create a presentation with the strongest impact.
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Photo: Michael Crouser
Michael Crouser: Finding Your Voice as a Photographer
Finding Your Voice - March 10th - Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the same class instruction that Michael Crouser has taught at Santa Fe Workshops and ICP in New York. "Finding Your Voice As A Photographer blew me away. The class topics were challenging, the classmates inspiring, and Michael Crouser is a joy to learn from. Thank you for offering the best classes in the city!" - Student, Kaia Kegley
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The Center was created and exists to foster community and enrichment opportunities among local and regional photography enthusiasts. We provide Studios, Digital Lab, Darkrooms, Digital Learning Center, Educational Programs, monthly Talks and Lectures for use in individual photographic pursuits. MPC provides a shared desire to preserve, reinvigorate and enjoy traditional forms of photography while embracing technologies of the future in support of creativity and lifelong learning.
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Mpls Photo Center Fine Art Printing Services
MPC Fine Art Printing Service Our custom digital printing service delivers final color and b&w prints of the highest quality. Our technicians optimize your image for fine art printing on the latest Epson Stylus Pro 7900/9900 printers with HDR ink technology.
