Digital and Traditional Photography of Cultural Resources
Faculty
William Lebovich, architectural historian and photographer; author of the chapter on archival, large-format photography for Recording Historic Structures; his most recent exhibition of work is Shared Sacred Spaces
Seminar Overview
Understanding subject matter, composition, technique, and equipment are critical to a successful photodocumentation project. Review the use of digital and traditional 35 mm photography techniques for National Register nomination packages, with an emphasis on survey work, presentations, publications, and the web. Compare camera formats and traditional vs. digital output options. Discuss requirements for reviewing agencies and archival processes. Explore issues involved in contracting and supervising photographic projects.
Evaluation Comments
"Well balanced presentation, information/technical, process, aesthetics, especially lighting inside and out."
"[The seminar was] very informative and exciting. I wish it were more than two days."
"Many helpful tips on organization, photo sequence, and composing a photo to document the intended subject."
"[I learned] how lighting plays an important role in setting photos to display a focal point of historical preservation."
"The field excursions and hands-on exercises were excellent in demonstrating aspects of skill, equipment, and challenging problems and solutions to those."
Participants
Photographers; cultural resource managers; architectural historians; preservation architects; archaeologists.
AIA/CES
AIA members will receive 6 learning units each day for designated seminars that meet the criteria for programs in the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System.
Locations and Dates
- Washington, DC
April 3-4, 2008
in cooperation with the National Trust for Historic Preservation - Denver, CO
May 13-14, 2008
in cooperation with the Colorado Historical Society,
Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation - Carson City, NV
October 21-22, 2008
in cooperation with the Nevada Department of Transportation
Cost (see Register for more information)
$375 (6-week advance registration); $425 (regular registration)
On-site and Customized Training
NPI also offers this seminar as an on-site or customized seminar to meet specific organizational needs. Seminars can be tailored to create single- or multiple-day workshops at a location and time convenient to the sponsor. Contact NPI at 703.765.0100 or info@npi.org for further information.