I just wanted you to know what a fabulous experience our 16 year-old son Mike had at the 5@9 Workshop last summer. Mike is eager to sign up for the advanced course this summer....., Since that first 5@9 course, Mike has won first place in a local photo contest and was appointed photo editor for both the yearbook and newspaper.

Thank you -Barbara


If youre a high school student who enjoys taking pictures, or considering photography as a more serious pursuit, maybe even a career, then attending this workshop is highly recommended.

In only five days, you can create memories of lifetime and lasting friendships while extensively learning all of the basics needed to pursue your interest in photography. Through lecture and hands-on instruction, you can learn how f/stops, shutter speeds, depth of field, ISO standards, control of motion and principles of lighting affect photo quality and youll reduce your dependence on your cameras automatic feature.

Like real professionals, youll shoot on location and in the studio. Youll explore lighting options and photographic and compositional techniques. Youll work with digital- and film-based cameras and learn to process both types of prints. Whether its outputting your images in Photoshop, or processing in the darkroom, youre assured to have proficiency by the end of the week. Most exciting, you and your classmates will finish the week with a photography exhibition of your work.

This is a popular program, early enrollment is encouraged.

* A SPECIAL ADVANCED WORKSHOP is also available for 10 students who have at least two years experience. Call for details.

Also, ask for a Brooks cooperate rate for weekdays at Holiday Inn 805-963-9757 dbl

Samys camera has special pricing for the workshop students on camera packages. Call Jon Brainard or Richard Pinnick at 805-963-7269

Instructor: Staff
Date: 6.22.2009 6.26.2009
Cost: $675, includes daily catered lunch and digital prints

Also, ask for a Brooks cooperate rate for weekdays at Holiday Inn 805-963-9757 Book rooms by 5/22/09
The Inn at East Beach 805-965-0546 $145/$235
Pacific Crest- less expensive- 805-966-3103