Hi Photo Enthusiast,

Here it comes again, Mother's Day. I know that many of us are scrambling to find the perfect gift for Mom. To help you with this task I wanted to let you know that gift certificates are available for all our classes.

When you think about it, who's the person in charge of taking photos in your family. Is it Mom? Does she pull out the camera every chance she gets? Then maybe she might like to take a photography class.

Do you think she would appreciate a gift which shows that you applaud and encourage her passion for photo-taking?

Gift certificates are available for any of our workshops. Buy one today and have in time for Mother's Day next Sunday.

Wishing you well,
Efrain Cruz
Director

Portraiture & Lighting starts tomorrow.

Renowned photographer, Richard Peterson is again offering his popular workshop. In this three session workshop you will be exposed to a variety of lighting types, techniques and will be given many opportunities to practice what you will have learned.

You will learn to use light to create dramatic and powerful images. You will learn to make Light your friend and your partner in photography.

It isn't too late to register for tomorrow's workshop. Click here for more information.

The last class went so well, read what one of our students had to say - click here.

All of our Photoshop classes have new calendar dates. If you've been waiting for Photoshop 201, 301 or Lightroom, they are now on the scheudle and accepting registrations.

Coming Photoshop
Photoshop 101 - May 6th
Photoshop 201 - May 27th
Photoshop 301 - July 21st
Ps Lightroom - July 19th

Night Photo Shoot: postponed
Due to the weather forecast, tomorrow's free night shoot will be postponed to next week, May 9th. If you would like to join us, please RSVP. Email your RSVP.

Get Mom a photography class for Mother's Day
Gift Certificates available.

Artist Openings
Some photographers in the Illuminate Workshops community are opening exhibits this week. Others have already opened.

Whitney Yeager
Opening: May 1, 6pm-9pm
Katy Tartakoff Gallery, 3457 Ringsby, Denver.
click for details

Richard Peterson
Now thru May15th.
Veritgo Gallery, 960 Santa Fe Drive, Denver.
click for details

Justin Davanzo
Now thru June 30th.
McGunkins Design Center, 2460 Canyon Blvd # L3 Boulder.
click for details

Wendy Ederhardt and Brian Reischl
Now thru July1st.
Fluid Coffee Bar, 19th & Pennsylvania, Denver.
click for details.

Digital Photography 101: Beginning Digital
If you're fascinated by photography and want to learn how to make your photographs better. If, after years of shooting with film, you’re ready to try this digital-thing; or if you just want to learn how to make your photos much better, our Digital Photo 101 workshop is for you.

You'll learn the basics of the camera, composition and digital aspects of photography. This 4-week class covers everything you'll need to know to take control of your images.

Our next class starts May 14th.