December 2024 DPA Newsletter
December 2024 DPA Newsletter:
Capture Your Signature Style in Private Holiday Photo Workshops
Snow Scenes by DPA Instructors
“Capturing Dignity” Exhibit Curated by Ann Rosen
December FinerWorks Winners!
Photo by Mary Ann Glass, who is leading FREE cell phone photography classes for seniors at the Munger Cottage in Cornwall, NY, every Monday through December 23.
Find more details about these classes by clicking here or reading just below.
With the holiday season in full swing, December is the perfect time to capture the magic of the year’s final moments. From festive decorations and glowing lights to winter landscapes and cherished gatherings, this month offers endless inspiration. Whether it’s the sparkle of a snow-covered street or the warmth of time spent with loved ones, December invites you to bring out your camera and preserve the spirit of the season.
Digital Photo Academy is pleased to bring you the latest updates and photography inspiration in our recently relaunched monthly newsletter. This is all made possible by our valued sponsor, Finerworks.
Capture Winter’s Charm
Snow Scenes by Digital Photo Academy Instructors
Snow might be on the horizon, and our pro instructors in Boston, Chicago, Denver, and other cities are prepared to embrace winter’s magic during photography workshops this Saturday, December 7.
Whether you’re ready to brave the cold for stunning outdoor shots or prefer capturing moments in cozy indoor spaces, our workshops in different cities offer a variety of inspiring locations to shoot in.
For photo workshop details, click the names of the cities above, visit digitalphotoacademy.com, email us at [email protected], or call 1-877-372-2231.
Photo by Ken Pino, DPA Instructor in Chicago
Photo by Ken Pino, DPA Instructor in Chicago
Photo by Ronald Leon Hale, DPA Instructor in Chicago
Photo by Russ Croop, DPA Instructor in Denver
Photo by Aaron Bourque, DPA Instructor in Boston
Private Holiday Photo Workshops: Capture Your Signature Style for Year-End Holiday Photos
Advance Preparation to Create Photos to Tell Your Holiday Story in Your Own Way
Price: $375 | Duration: 3.5 hours | Location: Your time, your place
Every year, as the holiday season comes around, we gather with loved ones and create memories that last a lifetime. But how often have you found yourself unprepared to capture these moments with your own signature style of photographs?
This private, personalized workshop, led by a Digital Photo Academy instructor, will demonstrate technical and anecdotal examples for you to learn in order to create images that stand out from generic holiday snaps. It will help prepare you for when the big event takes place.
The instructor will ensure that beginner photographers walk away with valuable knowledge.
Workshop Details:
In a 3.5-hour session, our professional instructor will guide you through key photography principles—including camera or cellphone settings, lighting, cropping, angles, shutter speed, panning, and overall composition—all in advance, so you’ll be prepared to capture the holiday spirit when the time comes.
Whether you’re documenting a Christmas feast, a Kwanzaa celebration, or any other special event like a baby shower or quinceañera, this hands-on session will will help you take your personal photos to the next level and apply to all future gatherings.
Specifics can include the location, the people, the meals, the ceremonies, and charming candid moments. These images will tell the story in your own photographic language, whether it’s a year-end catch-up letter or email for family and friends, a slideshow on your computer, a keepsake album of stills, or a memorable image to frame and display on your living room wall forever.
What You’ll Learn:
You have a signature style in words; now learn to create that same storytelling with your images.
- Understanding camera settings for indoor and outdoor holiday lighting.
- Techniques for capturing group portraits, intimate moments, table settings, and candid shots.
- How to enhance your holiday photos with simple adjustments and creative compositions.
- Learn how lighting, cropping, angles, and timing influence the visual impact and emotional tone of your photos. Control how the viewer’s eye moves within the frame, guiding it from the main subject to the supporting elements that capture a nuanced and fully dimensional scene.
Possible Photo Subjects:
Special Effects, The Meal, The Ceremonies, Loved Ones, Key Details
Special Effects: Experiment with creative techniques like capturing the glow of holiday lights or photographing snow-covered landscapes.
The Meal: Learn how to photograph holiday tables and feasts.
The Ceremonies : Capture the important traditions, from decorating the tree to lighting the menorah.
Loved Ones: Learn to take dynamic group shots, posed photos, and natural candid photos of loved ones enjoying the festivities.
Registration and Booking:
This 3.5 hour, $375 workshop is available at your convenience—just choose your desired location and time.
We can even host the session in your home! Perfect for individuals, couples, or small groups looking to enhance their holiday photography skills.
To reserve your spot in a private Holiday Photo Workshop, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: Landline – 1.877.372.2231 / Field Agent Cell – 917.597.7053
Capturing Dignity Exhibit on Display in East Harlem
A Photography Exhibit Curated by DPA Instructor Ann Rosen
Irma Bohorquez-Geisler: Cipriana and her daughter Rita Contreras, B&W archival photograph, 2011
Mark your calendars! “Capturing Dignity,” a powerful group exhibition curated by Digital Photo Academy instructor Ann Rosen, opens December 4th at the El Barrio ArtSpace PS 109 in East Harlem.
This inspiring showcase features works by five women photographers, including Ann, exploring themes of community, respect, and resilience through portraiture.
About the Exhibition:
This show features works that reflect deeply personal stories of resilience, community, and identity by the following five women photographers:
- Ann Rosen explores the experiences of marginalized women in her Being Seen project, where subjects collaborated to present themselves with strength and humanity.
- Irma Bohorquez-Geisler documents the Mexican immigrant experience in New York City through her long-term project Simple Moments of an Emerging Presence.
- Kathy Shorr’s SHOT: We the Mothers portrays mothers who’ve lost children to gun violence, expanding on her earlier work with gun violence survivors.
- Nancy La Lanne celebrates women’s individuality and diversity in intimate portraits that challenge societal standards of beauty.
- Stephanie Graham’s Love You Bro explores expressions of affection and connection among African-American men.
Ann Rosen: Medina, Afghan Refugee, from Being Seen project, 2022, archival digital photograph, 24” x 24”
Exhibition Details:
- Dates: On view December 4–27, 2024
- Location: El Barrio ArtSpace PS 109, 215 E 99th St, New York, NY 10029
- Opening Reception: December 4, 6:00–9:00 PM
- Film Screening: “Black Girl Magic’s Vanne McMillan”, December 11, 6:30–8:00 PM, followed by a discussion with award-winning director Julia O’Farrow.
We are thrilled to support Ann Rosen and this incredible lineup of artists. Be sure to visit the exhibition if you’re in New York this December!
December Finerworks Award Winners
Every month, our judges select 2 of our social media members to receive an HD Metal print of one of their photos, printed by our sponsor Finerworks.
We choose one winner from each of our Facebook groups:
“Celebrating Senior Shutterbugs” and “Digital Photo Academy Community”
| Posted on our “Digital Photo Academy Community” Facebook group by Candi Angotti: |
| Posted on our “Celebrating Senior Shutterbugs” Facebook group by Devin Fox: |
Live Photography Classes in 24 Cities
Access the live cities page on our website to explore upcoming photo workshops in your area. Elevate your photography skills with help from our experienced instructors in interactive sessions!
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Connect, share, and spread cheer! Join our Facebook groups to participate in our monthly prize contests in collaboration with Finerworks.
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