by Lisa Baird and Devon Lawrence
John Fielder’s visit on March 8th was a great cultural event. During seventh hour John met with interested students about photography and his career. In the evening the auditorium was filled with our extended community who enjoyed stories of his winter adventures – back country skiing, hut trips, family, as well as a few photography tips and the opportunity to view some beautiful images of Colorado in winter. The event was also successful as a fundraiser, raising $1,234 for the art department. With the proceeds, the art department plans to purchase studio lighting to benefit D’Evelyn students. This includes off camera flashes and speed lights, light boxes/soft boxes and umbrellas, a studio backdrop with various backgrounds, gels (lighting filters which allow the photographer to change up colors) and a light meter reader/remote flash control. This will allow students to learn more technical and studio concepts by setting up lighting for professional head shots and portraits as well as setting up still life shots and creating high speed photos. Students will be able to experiment in class by learning how to set up lighting and use the lights to help push their techniques, creativity, and photo knowledge. Learning to control light indoors under managed conditions also teaches students important concepts used when moving outdoors. Cultural events that augment the regular learning process are an important part of education both for students as well as for our community. If you have an idea of a speaker you would like to see visit D'Evelyn in the future, we’d like to hear from you. We are also seeking help organizing future events. Contact us at [email protected] Comments are closed.
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