Course List
With so many sessions being offered at the 2024 Leonard's Press Pass Summer Workshop, it is difficult to choose which sessions to attend. Review the sessions listed below to start planning which topics are your must-do's while attending the workshop. More amazing sessions will be released leading up to the workshop!
AI For Yearbook - Interactive Workshop
This interactive course is designed for yearbookers who are eager to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their yearbook creation process. Participants will explore the latest AI tools and resources that streamline design, enhance creativity, and optimize efficiency. We’ll absolutely be talking ethics and limits, too.
Style Guide - Interactive Workshop
This interactive course is designed for experienced yearbookers who are ready to take their design and editorial skills to the next level by developing and implementing a comprehensive style guide. Learn how to establish and maintain a consistent visual and editorial style that enhances the overall quality and professionalism of the yearbook.
Yearbook Glow Up
The littlest changes can make a difference overall. Take a look at some yearbook glow up to help inspire a change in your publication
Yearbook Adviser Roundtable
For advisers only. Come join this session to check in with yourself and other advisers on how it’s really going. Discuss challenges, solutions, goals – whatever you need!
In It To Win It
For locally and nationally competing yearbook staffs. We’ll review the different scholastic journalism organizations, including with their benefits and competitive offerings. We’ll also explore some resources that can help elevate any staff.
Elementary Campus Candids
Specifically for our elementary advisers, this session focuses on taking action to get the best candid photography to include in your yearbook. We’ll talk timeline and best practices to get you ready for the year.
Yearbook Photography Management
Managing the Moments: Effective Photo Management. Lost in a flood of yearbook photo folders and endless photos? Don't panic! Learn the art of organizing your photos and say goodbye to the folder frenzy and hello to picture-perfect order.
Been There, Done That
Let’s give them something to talk about. Tired of the same old interview questions? Mod ideas? Spread topics? Let’s brainstorm some fun, new, and fresh ideas. Bring your theme and creativity, and let’s dive into it. (Will also cover interview tips/ maybe copywriting?)
Yearbook Project
Management
Learn how to effectively organize and manage the yearbook project from start to finish. We’re talking planning, collaborative work, deadlines, and even proofing.
Yearbook Staff Management
Maximize your yearbook team’s potential with this course for yearbook advisers and student leaders, focusing on the essential skills needed to lead and manage a successful yearbook staff. Learn how to build a cohesive team, manage projects efficiently, and produce a high-quality yearbook that captures the spirit of the school year.
Yearbook Top 10: Adobe Photoshop Tips
Course description: Unlock the creative potential of your yearbook staff with these Top 10 easy uses of the Photoshop. This course is designed for both advisers and staffers, providing hands-on training in Adobe Photoshop. Bring a computer with the program installed, if possible.
Yearbook Top 10: Canva Tips
No Photoshop? No problem. Let’s review the Top 10 best Canva uses for yearbook creation - and maybe a little bit of how not to use Canva for yearbook too. Bring your laptop and Canva account for a more interactive experience.
Yup, I Did That
K-8 Teachers Only. Learn the things advisers do to keep the production of the yearbook smooth, on track and meaningful.
Giving Full Yerd
Therapy for yearbook obsessives and a safe space for those who need to peacefully coexist with them. Let’s talk what matters, let go of what doesn’t and harness your superpowers for good. Real talk about planning and design.
Pictavo Session 1
Learn how to navigate the basics of Pictavo: ladder views and organization, photo uploading and tagging, design area tools, art collections, and text placement.
Pictavo Session 2
Take the next step with Pictavo to enhance your skills in book sales, ads, grids and user management.
Never Going Back to Last Year's Ladder
Welcome to your own Renaissance. A humorous walk through those high school “rules,” mistakes, overlooked telltale signs of uh-ohs past and aha moments I’ll never forget. Oh, what I wish I had known then. I’m here for you.
Write Right
Tire of the same old copy? Me too, friend. Let's break down simple solutions to develop relevant angles and gather storytelling quotes for a new era of journalism.
Perfect Exposure:
F-stop
Learn about the Aperture, or f-number, the optical system in the camera lens, and how it affects your image.
Perfect Exposure:
Shutterspeed
Learn about shutter speed, which is the length of time that the film or digital sensor inside the camera is exposed to light and how it affects your image.
Perfect Exposure:
ISO
Learn about the ISO system, which is used to describe the relationship between exposure and output image lightness in a digital camera and how it affects your image.
Perfect Exposure:
Metering
Learn to use the light meter, which is a device used to measure the amount of light.
Perfect Exposure:
Histogram
Learn to read Image Histograms, which are present on many modern digital cameras.
Perfect Exposure:
White Balance
Learn how to adjust white balance, the global adjustment of the intensities of the colors (red, green, and blue primary colors).
Perfect Exposure:
Focus Setting
Learn about the different settings on your camera related to getting sharp images & how to choose the most appropriate one for each situation in which you may be photographing.
On the Fly:
Phone Photography
Learn the dos and don’ts of phone photography and how to maximize the camera you have with you all the time.
Feature Images:
How to Use a Flash
Students will learn the fundamentals of using flash photography techniques. From understanding the equipment to mastering lighting setups, participants will explore how to creatively manipulate light to enhance their photographs. Through hands-on practice and demonstrations, students will gain the skills needed to confidently use a camera flash.
Feature Images:
Build a Studio (Cheap!)
Students will discover how to create a photography studio on a budget. From finding affordable equipment to setting up a functional workspace, participants will learn practical tips and tricks for building a studio without breaking the bank. Through hands-on activities and demonstrations, students will gain the knowledge and confidence to unleash their creativity in their own budget-friendly studio space.
Feature images:
Wow Image Anywhere
Students will explore the art of setting up a photography studio anywhere, regardless of location or resources. From understanding lighting to utilizing portable equipment, participants will learn how to transform any space into a creative environment. Through practical exercises and demonstrations, students will develop the skills needed to capture Wow photographs in any setting, unlocking captivating imagery wherever they go.
Feature Images:
Using Natural Light
Students will dive into the world of photography using natural light. From mastering the principles of light direction to understanding the best times of day for shooting, participants will learn how to harness the beauty of sunlight to enhance their photographs. Through hands-on activities and outdoor sessions, students will develop the skills to create stunning images using only natural light.
Feature Images:
Lighting to Create a Mood
Students will explore the power of lighting in setting the mood for photography and film. From understanding the impact of different lighting techniques to mastering the art of manipulating shadows and highlights, participants will learn how to create specific emotions and feelings in their visual storytelling. Through hands-on demonstrations and creative exercises, students will develop the skills to effectively use lighting as a tool to convey mood and enhance the narrative in their projects.
Feature Images: Creative and Outside-the-Box Photography
Students will unleash their creativity to the max and explore unconventional approaches to photography. From experimenting with unique angles and perspectives to incorporating unexpected elements into compositions, participants will learn how to think outside the box and push the boundaries of traditional photography. Through engaging assignments, students will develop the skills to capture imaginative and thought-provoking images that reflect their individuality and artistic vision.
Elite Sports: Stop Action
In this class we will explore how to capture athletes using one of the three benchmarks for exposure, using shutter speed. We will dive into how to use it effectively. How to use shutter speed not only to get those clean crisp sharp images, but also how to use different shutter speeds in creative ways to give a sense of movement. Understanding this function and when and when not to use different shutter speeds to improve your sports images.
Elite Sports: Perspective
In this class we will explore how to capture sports images that have impact. Get away from the boring photographs that do not grab the viewers eyes. We will explore what angles or perspectives that have impact, create excitement and bring your level of your photography to the next level.
Elite Sports: Fluff
In this class we will explore what photojournalists around the globe call 'Fluff'. Capturing images that support your main story. We will dive into what details to look for, what images have impact, but at the same time does not distract the main photograph. We will go into how to explore a story with
fluff photographs.
Elite Sports: Tell the Story
In this class we will explore how to tell a story- visually. What goes into telling a story with your photographs. How to crate a series of images that support and tell a story your viewer will understand, clearly. We will explore how to photograph both short stories and more in-depth stories.
Elite Sports: See the Light
In this class we will explore how to see and use natural light as a photojournalists. Use natural or artificial light to capture images that create impact and mood. We will explore how to determine the best use of available light. How to handle difficult situations and come away with images that are not only well lit, but create visually exciting images.
