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KIDS CAMP SESSION

Any child can  learn photographic techniques. 
But this camp offers a special opportunity for children to learn  from a respected cutting edge photojournalist. 

One, two, three, or four day sessions are guaranteed to inspire your child and offer them a better understanding of photography.  Price includes film, educational material, and film/print  processing!

SESSION LOCATIONS:

LAFAYETTE, CO
wen saunders photojournalist
The Cottage Lionsgate Center
1055 South Highway 287
Lafayette, Colorado 80026

303.517.3741


PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO
Pagosa Springs Community Center
Hot Springs Boulevard
Pagosa Springs, CO
970.264.4486
303.517.3741


 Wen Saunders resides in Pagosa Springs & Lafayette, Colorado.  
She holds a BFA from Virginia Commonwealth University in Communications Arts & Design.  Saunders is also recognized as one of the leading wedding photojournalist in the
U.S. and credited with the re-emergence of black and white photography during wedding coverages.  Saunders has spoken numerous times at professional photography conventions and was featured as the one of twelve wedding photographers in Wedding 2000,a live video cast program in 1998.  Saunders ‘s cowboy and rodeo images were featured in American Cowboy Magazine (March/April 2004) .  Saunders’s western photographic mages was featured in the Greeley Independence Stampede Art Show in 2006 and the upcoming 2007 show.

WEN SAUNDERS BIO


FEES:

PHOTOlearn kid's camp
$55
(per class
$159 (
4 classes) 
(2nd child $45 / $149) 

and includes all materials, disposable cameras or film, images processing, and lunch (sessions after noon ).  Participants should wear sunscreen and hats, as we'll be photographing outside (water bottles provided).  


PHOTOlearn sessions
high school-adult
$65 each session
 $259 five sessions

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
1/2 PRICE
(SPACE PERMITTING)


Fees i
nclude all printed materials, film, images processing. 
 


PHOTO
learn
kid's
camp

$55
(per class)   /  $159 (4 classes)  /  (2nd child $45 / $149) 



PHOTOlearn camp

    JULY 16    
LAFAYETTE, CO  
9:30-
NOON


JULY 30
 PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO
  9:30- NOON

Using A Disposable Camera To Document 
Your Vacation Or Family Holiday
 
(SESSION 1)

ages 5-10

Wen will begin the session with a brief history of photography and cameras.  She'll share with participants a variety of vintage and modern day cameras. Student s will also explore how photographs began and the cameras that were used.  Actual vintage tintype photographs will be shown.  Children will learn techniques to take better images with a disposable camera using black & white film.  Indoor and outdoor photography will be discussed and photographed.  Focusing distance and flash coverage ranges will be tested by each student and their camera. 

Fees include all materials, disposable cameras or film, and images processing.  
Participants should wear sunscreen and hats, as we'll be photographing outside 
(water bottles provided).   

see previous student gallery works

LAFAYETTE REGISTRATION: 303.517.3741
PAGOSA SPRINGS
REGISTRATION 970.264.5020



PHOTOlearn camp

JULY 16    
LAFAYETTE, CO  
1:30-4:00pm

JULY 30
 PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO
  1:30-4:00pm


Using A Disposable Camera To Document 
Your Vacation Or Family Holiday
 

(S
ESSION 1)
ages 8-14

Wen will begin the session with a brief history of photography and cameras.  She'll share with participants a variety of vintage and modern day cameras. Student s will also explore how photographs began and the cameras that were used.  Actual vintage tintype photographs will be shown.  Children will learn techniques to take better images with a disposable camera using black & white film.  Indoor and outdoor photography will be discussed and photographed.  Focusing distance and flash coverage ranges will be tested by each student and their camera. 

Fees include all materials, disposable cameras or film, and images processing.  
Participants should wear sunscreen and hats, as we'll be photographing outside 
(water bottles provided).   

see previous student gallery works

LAFAYETTE REGISTRATION: 303.517.3741
PAGOSA SPRINGS
REGISTRATION 970.264.5020

PHOTOlearn camp

    JULY 17    
LAFAYETTE, CO  
9:30-
NOON

JULY 31
 PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO
  9:30- NOON


Using A Disposable Camera  To Document 
Your Vacation Or Family Holiday
 
(SESSION 2)

ages 5-10

Day three begins with students touring an one hour processing lab and participating in film and print processing at the lab during the tour.  Students will see each step of film processing and print making. Images processed from the previous day's shoot will be critiqued.  Students will interact toward one another's images through the critique process.  Participants will have the opportunity to review and discuss their images, including image composition.  After the critique session, students will design their photograph album.  Students will again photograph with another camera using color film and the skills discussed.  Specific assignments will be given to students to explore color theory. Cameras will be collected for overnight processing.

Fees include all materials, disposable cameras or film, and images processing.  
Participants should wear sunscreen and hats, as we'll be photographing outside 
(water bottles provided).   

see previous student gallery works

LAFAYETTE REGISTRATION: 303.517.3741
PAGOSA SPRINGS
REGISTRATION 970.264.5020


Remy, student

PHOTOlearn camp

JULY 17  
 
LAFAYETTE, CO  
1:30-4:00pm

JULY 31
 PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO
  1:30-4:00pm


Using A Disposable Camera To Document 
Your Vacation Or Family Holiday
 
(SESSION 2)
ages 8-14

Day three begins with students touring an one hour processing lab and participating in film and print processing at the lab during the tour.  Students will see each step of film processing and print making. Images processed from the previous day's shoot will be critiqued.  Students will interact toward one another's images through the critique process.  Participants will have the opportunity to review and discuss their images, including image composition.  After the critique session, students will design their photograph album.  Students will again photograph with another camera using color film and the skills discussed.  Specific assignments will be given to students to explore color theory. Cameras will be collected for overnight processing.

Fees include all materials, disposable cameras or film, and images processing.  
Participants should wear sunscreen and hats, as we'll be photographing outside 
(water bottles provided).   

see previous student gallery works

LAFAYETTE REGISTRATION: 303.517.3741
PAGOSA SPRINGS
REGISTRATION 970.264.5020



PHOTOlearn camp

JULY 18
  
 LAFAYETTE, CO  
9:30-
NOON


  AUGUST 1   
PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO
  9:30- NOON


Using A Disposable Camera  To Document 
Your Vacation Or Family Holiday
 
(SESSION 3)
ages 5-10

The day will begin with a critique session of the previous day's shoot.  After the critique session, students will add images to their photograph album. Students will then select their best images for mounting and framing.  Cropping and composition will be discussed.  Students will mount and frame at least two images, selecting mat and frame. In addition, each participant will choose one image for a t-shirt.  Students will make t-shirts on day four. 

Fees include all materials, disposable cameras or film, and images processing
.  Participants should wear sunscreen and hats, as we'll be photographing outside 
(water bottles provided). 

see previous student gallery works

LAFAYETTE REGISTRATION: 303.517.3741
PAGOSA SPRINGS
REGISTRATION 970.264.5020



PHOTOlearn camp

JULY 18
  
 LAFAYETTE, CO  
1:30-4:00pm



   AUGUST 1   
PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO
  1:30-4:00pm

Using A Disposable Camera  To Document 
Your Vacation Or Family Holiday
 
(SESSION 3)
ages 8-14

The day will begin with a critique session of the previous day's shoot.  After the critique session, students will add images to their photograph album. Students will then select their best images for mounting and framing.  Cropping and composition will be discussed.  Students will mount and frame at least two images, selecting mat and frame. In addition, each participant will choose one image for a t-shirt.  Students will make t-shirts on day four. 

Fees include all materials, disposable cameras or film, and images processing
.  
Participants should wear sunscreen and hats, as we'll be photographing outside 
(water bottles provided). 

see previous student gallery works

LAFAYETTE REGISTRATION: 303.517.3741
PAGOSA SPRINGS
REGISTRATION 970.264.5020



PHOTO
learn camp

JULY 19
  
 LAFAYETTE, CO  
9:30-
NOON


  AUGUST 2   
PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO
  9:30- NOON


Using A Disposable Camera  To Document 
Your Vacation Or Family Holiday
 
(SESSION 4)

ages 5-10

During day four, students will further explore unique opportunities to use and display their photographs. Students will select images from their previous shoots to make special occasion cards. Students will make a commemorative PHOTOlearn t-shirt using one of their images,  Students will set-up a gallery art show of their images and prepare refreshments.  Parents will be invited to attend their gallery of images at the end of the second day and join students for a reception. Students will leave the PHOTOlearn camp with all their images and negatives. 

Fees include all materials, disposable cameras or film, and images processing.  
Participants should wear sunscreen and hats, as we'll be photographing outside 
(water bottles provided).   
see previous student gallery works

LAFAYETTE REGISTRATION: 303.517.3741
PAGOSA SPRINGS
REGISTRATION 970.264.5020


Trae Pennington, student 

PHOTO
learn camp

JULY 19
  
 LAFAYETTE, CO  
9:30-
NOON


  AUGUST 2   
PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO
  9:30- NOON


Using A Disposable Camera  To Document 
Your Vacation Or Family Holiday
 
(SESSION 4)
ages 8-14

During day four, students will further explore unique opportunities to use and display their photographs. Students will select images from their previous shoots to make special occasion cards. Students will make a commemorative PHOTOlearn t-shirt using one of their images,  Students will set-up a gallery art show of their images and prepare refreshments.  Parents will be invited to attend their gallery of images at the end of the second day and join students for a reception. Students will leave the PHOTOlearn camp with all their images and negatives. 

Fees include all materials, disposable cameras or film, and images processing.  
Participants should wear sunscreen and hats, as we'll be photographing outside 
(water bottles provided).   
see previous student gallery works

LAFAYETTE REGISTRATION: 303.517.3741
PAGOSA SPRINGS
REGISTRATION 970.264.5020


Trae Pennington, student 

PHOTO
learn camp

JULY 19
  
 LAFAYETTE, CO  
1:30-4:00pm



   AUGUST 12  
PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO
  1:30-4:00pm


Using A Disposable Camera  To Document 
Your Vacation Or Family Holiday
 
(SESSION 4)
ages 5-10

During day four, students will further explore unique opportunities to use and display their photographs. Students will select images from their previous shoots to make special occasion cards. Students will make a commemorative Photolearn t-shirt using one of their images,  Students will set-up a gallery art show of their images and prepare refreshments.  Parents will be invited to attend their gallery of images at the end of the second day and join students for a reception. Students will leave the PHOTOlearn camp with all their images and negatives. 

Fees include all materials, disposable cameras or film, and images processing.  
Participants should wear sunscreen and hats, as we'll be photographing outside 
(water bottles provided).   
see previous student gallery works

LAFAYETTE REGISTRATION: 303.517.3741
PAGOSA SPRINGS
REGISTRATION 970.264.5020


    Lauren, student

 
PHOTOlearn camp  

JUNE 25
  
 LAFAYETTE, CO  
9:30am-noon


AUGUST 6
 LAFAYETTE, CO
 
9:30am-noon 


Introduction To 
35mm B&W Photography & Location Shoot

 
(SESSION 1)  

ages 8-15

Starting with a short history of 35mm cameras, students will see variety of vintage and modern day 35mm cameras.  Participants will learn to properly load film into their cameras. Children will use their 35mm cameras (older manual cameras are the best with detachable lens) and black and white films to experience the basics of photography and film exposure. Shutter speeds and f-stops will be explored and participants will record their settings when photographing. Students will shoot twp rolls of different black and white films.  

A limited number of 35mm cameras are available for rent at $25, if needed.

Fees include all materials, film, and images processing.
  Participants should wear sunscreen and hats, as we'll be photographing outside (water bottles provided). 

see previous student gallery works

LAFAYETTE REGISTRATION: 303.517.3741
PAGOSA SPRINGS
REGISTRATION 970.264.5020



Kelsey Crider, student

PHOTOlearn camp

JUNE 26
  
 LAFAYETTE, CO  
9:30am-noon


AUGUST  7
LAFAYETTE, CO
 
9:30am-noon 


B&W Film Processing & Color Shoot

 (SESSION 2)  

ages 8-15

On day two, everyone will process one exposed black and white film (as a team).  Students will review their negatives and Wen will discuss the proper care for handling and storing negatives. They will select the best two images for framing and mounting.  Student will mount and frame their images.  Students will then choose more images for use on special occasion cards.  Participants will learn to make special occasion cards.   Wen will mail contact sheets of the processed negatives and mail to students upon class completion. 

Fees include all materials, film, and images processing. 

see previous student gallery works

LAFAYETTE REGISTRATION: 303.517.3741
PAGOSA SPRINGS
REGISTRATION 970.264.5020


Colin, student

PHOTO
learn camp

JUNE 27
  
 LAFAYETTE, CO  
9:30am-noon


AUGUST 8 
LAFAYETTE, CO
 
9:30am-noon 


35mm Color Camera and Lab Processing Tour

  (SESSION 3)  
LAFAYETTE, COLORADO

ages 8-15

Children will use their 35mm cameras and color film to experience the basics of photography and film exposure. Shutter speeds and f-stops will be explored and participants will record their settings when photographing. Wen will demonstrate the advantages of "over" and "under" exposing for certain lighting conditions. Students will venture to a photographic lab to process their film.

Fees include all materials, film, and images processing.  Participants should wear sunscreen and hats, as we'll be photographing  outside (water bottles provided). 


35mm B/W Darkroom Making Photos
(SESSION 3)  
PAGOSA SPRINGS, COLORADO

ages 8-15

Students will make black and white contact sheets of their negatives.  Each student will choose at least one photograph and make a 5x7 enlargement.  Dodging and burning print enhancements will be demonstrated and students will apply the techniques to their photographs.  The developing process and chemicals of black and white photographs will be demonstrated and students will apply the techniques to their enlargement prints. Student will then dry mount the enlargement onto a mat board using a hot  dry mount press. 

see previous student gallery works

LAFAYETTE
REGISTRATION: 303.517.3741
PAGOSA SPRINGS
REGISTRATION 970.264.5020


Kelsey Crider, student

PHOTOlearn camp

JUNE 28
  
 LAFAYETTE, CO  
9:30am-noon


AUGUST 9 
LAFAYETTE, CO
 
9:30am-noon 

35mm Image Use and Art Show
  (SESSION 4)  

ages 8-15

Students will select the best two images for framing and mounting.  Students will closse mats and framing for their images.  Cropping od images will be explored and students will mount and frame their images.  Students will then choose more images for use on special occasion cards.  Participants will learn to make special occasion cards. In addition, students will choose one image to produce a PHOTOlearn t-shirt.  

Participants will set-up and arrange for an art show of their images and prepare for a gallery show reception (parents, relatives, and siblings are invited to attend one hour prior to class end).  During the reception, students will critique either their work or another student's work. 

Refreshments will be served at the student gallery reception.

see previous student gallery works

LAFAYETTE
REGISTRATION: 303.517.3741
PAGOSA SPRINGS
REGISTRATION 970.264.5020


  
PHOTOlearn sessions
high school-adult
$65 each session
 $259 five sessions

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS1/2 PRICE
(SPACE PERMITTING)



JUNE 20
  
 LAFAYETTE, CO  
6:00-8:00pm


MARCH 27 
or 

JUNE 11
 
PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO
 
5:30-7:30pm
 


35mm Camera Operation 
& Equipment Purchase
 

ages high school-adult  
       
Learn and understand the parts of a camera and how they function. 
Camera maintenance will be discussed. We’ll evaluate f-stop basics.  
You'll not only have a keen understanding of f-stop characteristics, but also discover the best f-stop decisions for the image you photograph.  

Topics include: aperture depth of field (minimum and maximum), aperture priority, proper film loading, rewinding partially exposed rolls of film for re-use, selecting the proper f-stop, digital verses film camera options, camera manufactures, and purchasing a camera, lenses, and additional equipment (resources).

$65 each session
(
all 5 classes
just $259

(high school students- 1/2 price) 

Fees i
nclude all printed materials, film, images processing.  
Participants should bring all their photographic equipment 
(including owner’s manuals, tri-pods, etc.) and wear CASUAL CLOTHING.

LAFAYETTE REGISTRATION: 303.517.3741
PAGOSA SPRINGS
REGISTRATION 970.264.5020



JULY 16

  
 LAFAYETTE, CO  
6:00-8:00pm



MARCH 27
or 
JUNE 12
 
PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO
 
5:30-7:30pm  



F-stops and Shutter Speeds
 
 

Learn how to select the right shutter to help create better images.  
Advantages of slow and fast shutter speeds will be discussed. Participants will shoot an assignment during this session with provided film (black and white or color). 

Topics include: slow shutter speed effects, fast shutter speed effects, 
shutter speed camera priority, balancing shutter speed and aperture, 
logistics of shutter speed, and manually setting your shutter speed.

This segment is dedicated to help you understand why f-stops are important for you to control.  Explore the advantages and disadvantages of film speeds from ISO 400-3200.  Color and Black & white films will be discussed and demonstrated.  Experiment with ISO 3200 black & white film OR color ISO 800 exposure without a flash. 

Topics include:
selecting the right film speed for the lighting scenario, 
using over and under exposure through f-stops, using high film speeds 
instead of camera flash, film manufactures (Kodak and Fuji) options, 
right exposure settings (aperture and shutter).

$65 each session
(
all 5 classes
just $259

(high school students- 1/2 price) 

Fees i
nclude all printed materials, film, images processing.  
Participants should bring all their photographic equipment 
(including owner’s manuals, tri-pods, etc.) and wear CASUAL CLOTHING.

LAFAYETTE REGISTRATION: 303.517.3741
PAGOSA SPRINGS
REGISTRATION 970.264.5020



JULY 19
  
 LAFAYETTE, CO  
6:00-8:00pm



MARCH 29
or 
JUNE 13
 
PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO
 
5:30-7:30pm  


Natural
Light (+/- exposure) 
 
ages high school-adult
  

This segment is dedicated to help you understand why f-stops are important for you to control.  Explore the advantages and disadvantages of film speeds from ISO 400-3200.  Color and Black & white films will be discussed and demonstrated.  Experiment with ISO 3200 black & white film OR color ISO 800 exposure without a flash. 

Topics include:
selecting the right film speed for the lighting scenario, 
using over and under exposure through f-stops, using high film speeds 
instead of camera flash, film manufactures (Kodak, Fuji, Ilford) options, 
right exposure settings (aperture and shutter).

$65 each session
(
all 5 classes
just $259

(high school students- 1/2 price) 

Fees i
nclude all printed materials, film, images processing.