I am currently offering the following learning experiences. I plan to keep this updated as I get more information. Visit this page frequently as the updates are posted.

• Basic Photo Concepts & Camera Usage (Beginner & Intermediate Students)
• Photoshop CS5 for Photographers (Intermediate Students)
• New Photoshop CS5 Features (Intermediate & Advanced Students)
• Lightroom 3 (Intermediate & Advanced Students)
• DSLR Camera Usage (Intermediate Students)
• Photoshop Elements (Beginner Students)
• Achieving Critical Artistry (Advanced Students)
• Create Your Own Photo Note Cards (All Levels)
• HDR Techniques (Intermediate & Advanced Students)

Individually Tailored 1-on-1 Mentoring Programs

Effective immediately, I am offering private instruction. This has been something that I find rewarding, enjoyable, and frequently requested.

This educational service will be offered on a 1-on-1 basis in my studio office in St. George, Utah. This facility is fully equipped with three powerful work stations, multiple calibrated monitors, Photoshop CS4, Lightroom 2, and host of professional photographic applications to render the ultimate in image presentation. I use the very latest in printers: the Epson Pro 7900 and the Epson Photo R1900. Your prints for the day are yours to take with you.

I plan to meet your needs in individual training centered on five possible themes:

These sessions are aimed at the Outdoor Photographer facing the challenges of natural light. This encompasses, landscape, scenic, nature, street, and documentary work. (For now, studio and flash components are not a consideration.) This a natural outgrowth of many of the topic and concepts I have been teaching for years at seminars and DSLR Boot Camps.

Obviously, that is a broad palette from which to choose. I will work with you ahead of the session to define and prioritize your needs so the program is crafted to be of most use to you.

I am very close to Zion National Park (and hundreds of other equally amazing scenic gems). As a result, you can come to the park, and take private lessons with me. I also will accompany you into the field for shooting if you request my skills for guiding and/or photographic instruction.

The base charge for a day of private studio lessons or field training is $275/day, prepaid at time of reservation. I live 2 hours from the Las Vegas airport along I-15. Significant others that merely observe or have their own agenda are not charged.

This offer is subject to availability. Once payment is made, your reservation is considered firm. I accept check, Visa, and MasterCard. Please contact me now to reserve your dates at (435) 275-5975 or bob@bobkulonphoto.com

I sincerely hope to see you in the glorious Southwest - the best concentration geography and art in our country.

• Exposure principles: Light, Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO.
• Proper application of various lenses and tripods.
• Focusing techniques, depth-of-field.
• Dealing with lighting and weather conditions.
• Composition and aesthetics.
• How to set your camera for personal control.
• Using memory cards and card readers.
• Loading your files into the computer and organizing them.
• Selecting files to work on.
• Tips on scenics, people, candids, and pets.
• Tips on close-ups.
• How to prepare in advance (mentally and photographically).

• Typically, attendees have (or will buy) a digital SLR camera (any will suffice) or a digital point-and shoot camera that is flexible enough to allow some manual settings. Many people consider this course as a way to familiarize themselves with their new camera acquisition or to become informed to plan for a downstream purchase. The camera you have is probably just fine. Bring it.
• To apply what you learned, you should own a computer for editing (and/or even printing) your photos. Ideally, you will also have consumer editing software like Photoshop Elements installed.
• Bring some examples (files or prints) of your work for us to discuss in class.

• This class is targeted at people that are just beginning to develop an interest in serious photography and want to get started on the right foot.
• This includes people that feel they have been shooting for several years on “automatic” camera modes and want to benefit from more personal control of the camera.
• The last types of candidate attendee are those that have been away from the craft for a while and would like a good refresher on the basics, with a slant on digital. 

• All about RAW files and how to expose them properly.
• Understanding color spaces (Pro Photo, Adobe RGB, and sRGB).
• File ingestion using Bridge.
• File backup and storage strategies.
• Evaluating, ranking, labeling, and keywording files using Bridge.
• Using Camera Raw to extract working files…
  • Color & Tonal adjustment
  • Noise reduction & Capture sharpening
• Workflow in Photoshop itself…
  • Lens Corrections
  • Selections
  • Principles of Layers & Masks
  • Tonal and Color touchups
  • Cloning and Healing
  • Using Photoshop Filters
  • Actions & Automation
  • Printing techniques
  • Other outputs (Web, ProShow, PowerPoint)

• You should own a Digital SLR Camera. The camera you have is probably just fine. Bring it.
• You should own or intend to purchase Photoshop (CS4 is not essential).
• Bring some examples (files or prints) of your work for us to discuss in class.

• This class assumes you possess the fundamental skills of camera operation. You should be adept at exposure setting and operating your camera. Photographic principles of a fundamental nature will not be covered (see the Basic Photographic Concepts and Camera Usage course for that).
• The typical attendee is an enthusiast, ready to move into a self-structured process of working so they can work efficiently and effectively.
• People that believe that they want a solid grasp on fundamentals before they become confused with all the “razzle-dazzle” “tips and tricks” seminars out there.

• All about RAW files and how to expose them properly.
• Understanding color spaces (Pro Photo, Adobe RGB, and sRGB).
• All about Metadata and the Catalog/Folders/Collections concepts.
• File ingestion using Library Module.
• File backup and storage strategies.
• Evaluating, ranking, labeling, and keywording files using Library Module.
• Using the Develop Module…
  • Color & Tonal adjustment
  • Noise reduction, Sharpening, and CA removal
  • B&W conversion and Toning
  • Spot removal
  • Vignetting
  • Presets & Batching
• Using the Print Module
• Using the Web Module
• Using the Slideshow Module

• You should own a Digital SLR Camera. The camera you have is probably just fine. Bring it.
• You should own or intend to purchase Lightroom 3.
• Bring some examples (files or prints) of your work for us to discuss in class.

• This class assumes you possess the fundamental skills of camera operation. You should be adept at exposure setting and operating your camera. Photographic principles of a fundamental nature will not be covered (see the Basic Photo Concepts and Camera Usage course for that).
• The typical attendee is an enthusiast, ready to move into a self-structured process of working so they can work efficiently and effectively.
• People that believe that they want a solid grasp on fundamentals before they become confused with all the “razzle-dazzle” “tips and tricks” seminars out there.
• You do not need to know Photoshop to attend this course. There is no connection.

• Some folks call them note cards; some call them greeting cards.
• There is a growing popularity in the creation of personalized cards by enthisiastic photographers.
• What is your reason? Personal, commercial, creative, or just for fun?
• Once you decide to go beyond the drugstore prints and the drop-in folders, there is a certain craft to producing hand printed fine art miniature renditions of your precious photos.
• Producing professional-looking greeting cards (AKA note cards) is an acquired skill that can benefit from some insider knowledge.
• There are techniques and resources that can significantly reduce the trial and error.

• You need to use Photoshop (not Elements) to produce these cards.

• Fledgling or experienced Photoshop users.

• This class is your final step towards learning the secrets of Fine Art Photography.
• It is combines field assignments, critique, and Photoshop techniques to allow you to become an expert at producing head-turning results.
• This is not just a random collection of “tips and tricks”, but a fully orchestrated pallet of processes that you choose to use as your creative concepts emerge.

• You should own a Digital SLR Camera. The camera you have is probably just fine. Bring it.
• You should own Photoshop CS4 or CS5.
• Bring some examples (files or prints) of your work for us to discuss in class.

• Recommended for photography enthusiasts that are already comfortable using Photoshop. (The Photoshop CS5 for Photographers class covers this background.)

• Lenses
• Raw Files
• Macro Techniques
• Tripod Usage
• Camera Modes
• Accessories

• You should own a Digital SLR Camera. The camera you have is probably just fine. Bring it.
• Bring your camera's manual.
• Bring your related gear (lenses, tripod, etc.)
• Bring some examples (files or prints) of your work for us to discuss in class.

• This class is perfect for the Digital SLR owner or someone contemplating a DSLR purchase.

• File cataloging
• Easy Editor
• Full Editor
• Special Effects
• Printing and Output

• You should own Photoshop Elements version 6, 7, or 8
• Bring some examples (files or prints) of your work for us to discuss in class.

• For folks who want to use Adobe Photoshop Elements to easily edit and print their pictures.

• Mini Bridge (Built-in Browser)
• Intelligent Selection Technology
• Content Aware Fill
• HDR Pro
• New Camera Raw upgrades/features
  • Sharpening
  • Noise Reduction
  • Post-crop vignetting
  • Film-like grain
• Puppet Warp
• Automatic Lens Corrections
• New Black and White Actions
• Other minor changes you can expect

• You should own or intend to purchase Photoshop CS5.

• This class assumes you possess the fundamental skills of camera operation. You should be adept at exposure setting and operating your camera. Photographic principles of a fundamental nature will not be covered (see the Photographic Principals and Camera Operations course for that).
• This class also assumes you know the basics of using a full-fledged version of Photoshop (CS, CS2, CS3, or CS4) for editing and processing images.

• What is High Dynamic Range (HDR) Photography and why is it used?
• How should the camera be set for HDR?
• Three software possibilities for generating HDR results:
  • HDR Pro built into Photoshop CS5
  • Topaz Adjust add-in filter for Photoshop
  • Photomatix Pro stand alone software

• Eventually, you will need to choose to acquire Photoshop CS5, Photomatix Pro, or Topaz Adjust to produce similar results.

• Photographers that are comfortable with operating their DSLR camera manually.
• You should own a tripod or be willing to acquire one.
• Folks that have a working knowledge of Photoshop CS3, CS4, or CS5