IPS Photography Course

The ~ PWP ~ PHOTOGRAPHY ~ COURSES ~ Are ~ On!

  • MAY 10th NOTICE: Enough students have registered to make it possible to bring these classes to Washington. Thanks for your rapid response to our registration alert!
  • But the classes are not filled to capacity, so you can still register. For details & to register, click on the link below!
  • To help with planning, please register as soon as possible if you plan to attend!

2007 IPS Prizewinning Photography Courses ~ Olympia, WA

Move beyond academics into vocational skills! Solidly Christian, intensive, professional level instruction in techniques and technicalities of prizewinning photography. Invaluable preparation for careers in graphics design, publishing, filmmaking, art, photography, or for hobby “shooting.” Ages 16 & up.

The instruction was “…inspiring and really imparted to me the vision for honoring God with our photography. Just as we must have purpose and vision in our lives, we must also have a vision and purpose for bringing the Lord glory with our photos.” (06 PWP #1 Student~K.S).

Today . . . two workshops on portraiture. Each . . . was an interactive photo shoot . . . Later, we were able to put everything we learned into practice . . . I am so happy that I have had this opportunity . . . It has been challenging . . . fun and very rewarding . . . (06 PWP #1 Student~A.S)

(See bottom of page for more student responses to the 2006 course!)

2007 Course General Information

In conjunction with Christian Heritage Home Educators of Washington, the Institute of Photographic Studies will be hosting two photography classes this spring in Olympia, WA for students 16 years of age and older.

  • Prizewinning Photography is a week-long course in the foundations of professional photography. Students will spend time each day in the field shooting, in the classroom studying, and in small groups reviewing their day’s work.
  • Prizewinning Photography II is the natural follow-up to the first week. Students divide their time between new digital imaging techniques on the computer and further study in lighting and people photography.

For more information on IPS and on these and other courses they offer: Click Here.

2007 IPS Course Schedules:

Prizewinning Photography ~ May 28th – June 1st:
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. ~ Monday through Friday
Introduction to Cameras, Lighting, Exposure, Basic Portraiture, Still Life, Nature Scenes … (Repeat of last year’s course)

Prizewinning Photography #II ~ June 4th – June 8th:
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. ~ Monday through Friday
Advanced Portraiture & Output Training. (PWP I is pre-requisite for PWP II.)

2007 IPS Course Registration:

Course Fees

PWP Course #I: May 28th – June 1st
Course Fee: $435 ~ (Lunch & Dinner Provided; Provide your own lodging and transportation to & from lodging)
Course Fee w/Lodging & All Meals Provided: $550 ~ (see details below)

PWP Course II: June 4th – June 8th
Course Fee: $435 ~ (Lunch & Dinner Provided; Provide your own lodging and transportation to & from lodging)
Course Fee w/Lodging & All Meals Provided: $550 ~ (see details below)

Class Size Limited

  • Students per Class ~ Minimum: 15 … Maximum: 25
  • Full refunds will be given if too few students register.

Mail-In Registration Only (or FAX to make deadline; then mail form and check)

Use the following mail or fax in form for all Washington IPS Course registrations . . .
Click Here for Downloadable Form: [07 WA-IPS Registration Form]

1.) Simply fill out the above application and return it to the address included on the form.
2.) Include a deposit of $100 per course to be applied toward course tuition.
3.) Remaining tuition and any housing fees are due upon arrival at course.
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The minimum number of students for each class has enrolled, so the classes will take place as announced.

  • However, there is still room for more students, so REGISTER NOW, Iif you are interested in either of these courses! For Lodging and Meal planning, exact numbers are needed as soon as possible.
  • Further applications will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis until the class maximum is reached. Once a class is filled, additional students will be placed on a waiting list, or will need to wait for a future date.

Other 2007 IPS Course Details:

Camera Equipment Required

  • Single Lens Reflex Camera per student (digital or film)
  • Optional: Extra lenses, flash attachments, tripods, etc. Please bring these if you have them.

Lodging & Meals Information~ (see “Course Fee ~ w/Lodging & Meals Provided” above)

  • Students & faculty will room at
    The Governor Hotel,
    621 S. Capitol Way, Olympia, WA 98501
    360 352 7700 (for use during session only) ~
  • Do not register at hotel. Registrations will be made by IPS Coordinator after course registrations are received
  • Rooming: Four young ladies or four young men assigned per room, including an adult supervisor in each
  • Breakfast ~ provided by the hotel
  • Lunch & Dinner ~ Prepared by Christian Heritage and delivered to class site

Classroom Location

  • Downtown Olympia
  • Classroom and photo shoot sites within walking distance of hotel

For more information on IPS Photography School, instructor bios, other courses offered, IPS photo gallery, calendar of IPS events, etc., CLICK HERE.

2006 Prizewinning Photography Course ~ Olympia, WA

GREAT REPORTS! The sixteen students who participated in the Olympia, Sept. 11-15th, IPS Photography class could not have been more enthusiastic. And plans are being discussed regarding another Washington area course ~ tentatively in June 2007. You won’t want to miss it! Check back for details!

Hear what other enthusiastic photographers share about the course:

~ Today was so amazing! We started Thursday morning with two workshops on portraiture. Each workshop was an interactive photo shoot. Our instructors walked us through what to do during a real photo shoot. Later, we were able to put everything we learned into practice. We had so much fun shooting!
~ I love people, so portraits are one of my favorite things to shoot. The capitol was a perfect location with picturesque surroundings and few distractions.
~ I am so happy that I have had this opportunity to learn more about photography. It has been challenging at times, but it’s been fun and very rewarding. I am so excited that I get to continue capturing a little bit of God’s awesome creation. — Prizewinning Photography Student Amy Searles

~ Under a light cloud layer, sixteen eager photography students piled out of shuttle vehicles at the Olympia wharfs and turned their attention to instructor Will Thornton. Wooden, worn, and picture of the day; these three were the assigned topics for the day’s competition. Soon the soft lap of the waves on the shore was accompanied by footsteps on the docks and the crisp clicks of sixteen cameras seeking those “prizewinning” shots. For the next few hours the air was electric. There were only two hours for shooting, only 48 exposures to take, and only three pictures would qualify for the evening prizes. The time flew by.
~ Soon we were back in class and with fixed attention we listened as Will taught us how to shoot a quality portrait. Next, instructor Mandy taught us about the power of black and white pictures and how to capture an image with contrast and intrigue.
~ Up to our ears in fresh prints from the day, we carefully analyzed them and received valuable critique from our instructors. And when the day came to an end, we each drifted to our away to our place of nights rest hoping to remember all we had learned and hoping for even better shots in the morning. — Prizewinning Photography Student Phillip Bradrick

On September 12 my IPS class began in the morning at Tumwater Historical Park in Washington state. All the surroundings were awesome, but my favorite was a waterfall which thundered several feet down into a pond. It reminded me of a verse I got the night before…”The words of the Lord are pure words” (Psalm 12:6). Pictures paint a thousand words, and as I observed this breathtaking scene, the Lord reminded me of the importance of my pictures painting words that glorify Him! — Prizewinning Photography Student Christian Winslow

And click here to see other responses and some of the prizewinning photos produced by our Christian Heritage students.

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