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The Art of Seeing - Photography Workshop

The Art of Seeing - Photography Workshop

Saturday April 9

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A half day photography workshop taught by professional photographers John Ricca and Richard Valenti will offer tips on composition, exposure, learning to see shapes, patterns and textures to elevate photos to a more professional level, while being inspired in the visually spectacular setting of Jack London State Historic Park. Admission is $35 per person, which includes parking fee. Online registration at www.jacklondonpark.com is required as class size is limited to 12. Bring your DSLR, point and shoot camera or iPhone, camera manual, tripod.

WHEN: Saturday April 9 from 8:00 to 11:00 am.

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WHERE: Meet in the Ranch Parking Lot of Jack London State Historic Park
2400 London Ranch Road in Glen Ellen
(NOTE: Heavy rain cancels walk; check website)

John Ricca is a San Francisco Bay Area fine art photographer and instructor. In addition to traditional landscapes, John “sees” compositions that emphasize shapes, textures, and patterns. He uses the camera to create images that are reminiscent of impressionist, pointillist, and abstract paintings. www.riccapics.com

Richard Valenti is a professional fine art photographer specializing in unique, expressive landscapes. Richard’s fine art prints combine dramatic photography, vivid colors, and artistic touches to create new, captivating visions of the natural world. www.rjvalenti.com/

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