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The dynamic high desert is a magnet for artists eager to record its magnificent forms and light. Motivated by the unique spirit that courses through every aspect of New Mexico, this workshop is for photographers who want to push beyond their current vision, explore photography in new and challenging ways, gain insight into non-traditional methods of working and seeing, and discover creative modes of expanding their personal vision.

The week offers classroom time with David that includes a diverse blend of discussions, assignments, critiques and one-on-one sessions. In addition, there are two full-day field trips dedicated to traveling as a group to wild and wonderful locations in Northern New Mexico.

On field trips down back roads, we pursue the elusive magic that lies beyond the obvious. Because of the mercurial nature of New Mexico’s weather, David prefers to “chase the light” rather than plan a definite itinerary. We’re given special access to photograph some of the locals David has come to know in his 26 years in Northern New Mexico, finding paths into our subjects’ spirits that allow them to relax, feel safe, and trust us enough to give the gift of a true and honest image.

Plan on long days and nights of work. This is an intense workshop where David encourages you to break all your rules and redefine your outlook on photography—and perhaps your life.

David Michael Kennedy attended Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara, where he acquired the technical mastery that allows him to give his intuition free reign. A master of the palladium/platinum printing process, he spent 18 years in New York City photographing portraits of celebrities (including as Bob Dylan, Mike Tyson, Rachel Rosenthal, Debby Harry, and Isaac Stern) and creating award-winning album covers for major record labels. His work has appeared in magazines such as New York, Omni, Rolling Stone, Spin, Time, and Working Woman. Currently, he devotes most of his time to fine-art photography. This is his 12th year teaching at The Workshops. His web site is www.davidmichaelkennedy.com.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Amateurs and Advanced Amateurs

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Working knowledge of digital workflow and manual mode on your digital SLR camera

TUITION: $1,175    FEES: $190 Model and Location

Contat Santa Fe Workshops for sign up an more information

Sister Reiddie Harper link to blog page
scrowl doen page to find her

Reiddie Harper, age 98, passed away Monday, December 26, 2011 at Beauregard
Memorial Hospital in DeRidder, La.
Mrs. Harper was preceded in death by husband, Howard Harper; son, Thomas and
wife Reba (Andrews) Harper; and daughter, Johnny Fern (Harper) Peterson.

Born August 22, 1913, in the Shady Grove Community, she lived a long
eventful life. Her proudest achievements were being founding members of both
Welcome Pentecostal Church and Shady Grove Pentecostal Church. She described
her experiences in her books, Streams of Living Waters and The Early History
of Shady Grove. She was an ordained Pentecostal minister and pastored
churches. She evangelized in churches all over Louisiana and parts of Texas.
She performed marriages, funerals, and baptisms well into her 90s.
She learned to use the computer and published her first book at age 87 and
has four books in the Library of Congress. She was instrumental in having
the Shady Grove Community Building placed on the National Register of
Historical Places.
She was known as Sister Reiddie, Aunt Reiddie, Grandma, and Ms. Harper.
Throughout her long life, she kept needy people in her home for weeks,
months and even years. She prayed and cared for the sick, delivered babies,
and helped prepare the dead for burial.
“Grandma” was overseer of all the Harper and Morgan Rodeo stock at her home
in Dry Creek for more than 20 years. During that time she responsible for
the well being of the animals, keeping the cowboys doing what needed to be
done, and feeding and haying the animals herself when she wanted it done
RIGHT. She used the tractor and bush hog, and she has been known to practice
veterinarian medicine (without a license) on bucking horses and fighting
bulls. She maintained her husband’s trucking business for many years after
his death. She was a nurse and served in that profession until she retired
at 85.
Although it could not be considered a hobby, killing armadillos with a
shotgun, 22, fire poker, or what ever is handy, was a life long obsession.
An armadillo only made one pass through her yard in his lifetime.
Through it all, she was able to provide for herself and her family and
maintain a strong independent spirit.

Visitation for Mrs. Harper will be at Hixson Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m.
until 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. Services will be at Hixson
Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 28, 2011. Brother
Jeff Phillips and Brother CoDi England will be officiating. Burial will
follow at Shiloh Cemetery.

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Will be available in late March or the beginning of April from Bostick and Sullivan

1. 300 gsm sheets in 22×30 and 30×44

2. 145 gsm sheets in 22×30

This “new” grade is being manufactured by the Cartiere Magnani mill in Pescia, Italy (The Tuscany region), the mill has been producing fine papers for fine art printing and stationery since 1404.  The importer is Legion Paper Corporation in NY and Los Angeles.

It is a mouldmade, 100% cotton, neutral pH paper with NO buffering agents (calcium carbonate) and has 4 deckled edges with the REVERE watermark.

I have done extensive testing with this paper and it is great.  Wonderful warm tones with hot potassium oxalate.  My replacement for rising artist drawing Bristol.

click on:  www.elritostudiotour.org for more information