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Photo Walk at Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
Price range: $25.00 through $35.00
Saturday, February 7th
1:00 PM– 3:00 PM
Ages 13+
Join CEPA for a guided photo walk at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens! Connect with fellow creatives as you explore the gardens, discover their history, and learn tips and techniques for beautifully documenting plants and flowers.
Location
Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
Date & Time
Saturday, February 7th
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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| Register for the Class: | Individual: $35.00, CEPA Member: $25.00 |
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Meet the Teaching Artist
Meet the Teaching Artist
Meet the Teaching Artist
My name is Piotr (Peter) Meszynski. For the last 35 years, photography has been my calling, my passion, and the thing that will undoubtedly drive me insane someday. I don’t photograph subjects. I photograph the way they make me feel. Admittedly, it’s a bit of a strange concept. But it’s honest – and it’s the best way to describe my approach to the craft. I wrestle with every image I shoot. I assume perfection is possible and I want to wring it out of every picture.
I am fortunate to be able to spend a good amount of time on personal projects, traveling and collaborating with a team of great people. If that’s all you ever know about me, it’s enough to say you know me very, very well.
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Membership
Price range: $25.00 through $300.00Join CEPA Gallery today and become a member of one of the most dynamic arts organizations in Western New York.
Membership is the best way to stay informed about upcoming exhibits, special events, classes, and other activities at CEPA Gallery. It’s also the best way to support our mission and the amazing work we do for the Greater Buffalo community!
Join today and enjoy a number of member benefits, including:
- Inclusion in mailing list (email newsletter and mailings)
- Opportunity to participate in the Annual Members’ Exhibits and win an annual solo Exhibition Award.
- Access to the CEPA photography archive and reference library
Membership Levels
Student Membership | $25
High school, college, and graduate students are eligible for this membership level.- Discounted rates for darkroom, digital lab and photo studio.
- Discounts on workshops.
- Free portfolio review with CEPA staff.
Individual Membership | $40
An Individual Membership is a popular choice for anyone with an affinity for photography.- Discounted rates for darkroom, digital lab and photo studio.
- Discounts on workshop.
- Free portfolio review with CEPA staff member.
Lab Membership | $75
Great value! A Lab Membership is ideal for a photographer who would like to use our facilities and receive complementary darkroom, digital, and (lighting) studio time.- 12 Hours of free Lab (Darkroom/Digital) time.
- One free hour of instruction or free portfolio review with CEPA staff member.
- Discounts on workshops.
- Discounted rates for darkroom, digital lab and photo studio.
Family Membership | $100
Perfect for a family of art lovers and lifelong learner! A Family Membership covers up to four members of a household.- 12 hours of free Lab (Darkroom/Digital) time.
- 25% off one workshop or summer camp for an individual in the household.
- Discounts on workshops.
- Discounted rates for darkroom, digital lab and photo studio.
Arts Professional Membership | $150
Seasoned photographers love the Arts Professional Membership. More complimentary facilities time than the Lab Membership and other exclusive perks.- 24 Hours of free Lab (Darkroom/Digital) time.
- One free hour of instruction.
- One free portfolio review with a CEPA staff member.
- Discounts on workshops.
- Discounted rates for darkroom, digital lab and photo studio.
- 6 hours of free photography studio.
- 25% off one workshop or one summer camp for an individual.
Collector Membership | $300
Unparalleled exclusive access to our facilities and a discount on purchases from our online art collection, as well as mechandise.- Private curator tour for up to 2 exhibits per year.
- 6 hours of free photography studio time.
- 24 Hours of free Lab (Darkroom/Digital) time.
- One free hour of instruction.
- One free portfolio review with a CEPA staff member.
- Discounts on workshops.
- Discounted rates for darkroom, digital lab and photo studio.
- A $125 credit towards the purchase of a photograph on our Art Collection tab: https://www.cepagallery.org/shop/art-collection/
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Studio Lighting
Price range: $100.00 through $120.00A 1-Day Class
Saturday, June 13th
12:30 pm–3:30 pm
Ages 16+A 1-Day Photography Class for Ages 16+
If you’re new to studio lighting, it is easy to get intimidated by the amount of stuff you have to learn. In this hands-on class, you’ll start to learn the complexities of controlling light in a controlled space. CEPA will provide studio space and equipment, introducing you to some of the most basic studio lighting equipment and terms you will need to navigate a photography studio.
A model will be on site for hands on experience working in a real studio setting.
Class is taught by one of CEPA’s veteran instructors – Piotr Meszynski (see more about Peter below). By the end of the lab session, you’ll have the skills to tackle any type of indoor shoot, whether it’s in a huge warehouse or your spare bedroom.
In this class you will learn how to:
· Set your ISO, shutter speed and aperture.
· Understand depth of field and shooting groups.
· Use all sorts of flashes, including strobes and hot shoe flashes, as well as modifiers.
· Build your studio and buy the right gear for the right price.Location
CEPA Education Center
Date & Time
Saturday, June 13th
12:30 pm–3:30 pmJoin CEPA Today and Save!
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Learn Your Digital Camera
Price range: $90.00 through $120.00A 1-Day Class
Saturday, June 6th
12:30 PM– 3:30 PM
Ages 13+A 1-Day Photography Class for Ages 13+
Designed specifically for beginner photographers, this course will walk you through the essentials of how to use your digital mirrorless/SLR camera and all the key functions. Take a deep dive and become more comfortable with your camera, perfect for someone who has recently acquired a camera but hasn’t learned it inside and out yet.
You will learn photography tips about everything from shutter speed to aperture, depth of field to ISO. You will get a primer on how to compensate for bad lighting and how to compose your shot for maximum effect and better photos. By the end of the course, you‚ will be ready to take your photography skills to the next level and continue your education with a more advanced photography course.
This class will help you:
- Learn the most essential functions of your camera
- Gain confidence in putting new features into action
- Understand basic photographic terminology including the rule of thirds and the exposure triangle
- Get a solid understanding of lighting and composition techniques
- Figure out how to position yourself and your subject for optimal results
- Learn to take great photos with the camera you have without extra gear.
Location
CEPA Learning Center
Date & Time
Saturday June 6th
12:30 PM – 3:30 PMJoin CEPA Today and Save!
Membership starts as low as $40/year for individuals—and even lower for students at only $25/year!
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Developing and Scanning Color Negative Photography
Price range: $85.00 through $100.00A 1-Day Workshop
Saturday, January 31st
12:00 PM – 3:30 PMAges 16+
A Photography Workshop for Ages 16+
While C41 is typically a lab process, thanks to a continued interest in film photography, manufactors such as Cinestill have developed premade chemistry to reliably develop your own C41 film at home. This beginner friendly, one day workshop will cover all the basics of film photography, including how to develop color negative film at home using the Cinestill kit, and how to scan color negative film using Negative Lab Pro.
This class is a great introduction for those new to analog photography and wet darkroom work.
All supplies included! Students will expose a test roll, and learn how to develop and scan their own color negative film. Additional lab time is included for students to return to CEPA and scan their film.
Workshop Location
CEPA Gallery Learning Center
Limited Availability
This workshop is limited to 10 participants.
Dates & Times
Saturday, January 31st
12:00 PM – 3:30 PMJoin CEPA Today and Save!
Membership starts as low as $40/year for individuals—and even lower for students at only $25/year!
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