Editing and Printmaking

The secret of printing is good editing. And the proof of good editing is printing. 
 
It’s a vicious circle, a lesson that Rich Seiling and Jim Richardson each learned over their lifetimes of printing.  They learned it the hard way so you don’t have to.  
 
And in this bootcamp workshop you’ll go hands-on full time with Rich and Jim, printing and editing, again and again, working step by step towards the beautiful prints that can fulfill your photographic goal.

Elevate your prints

April 18-20 | Denver, CO

Tuition: $1,995 | Deposit: $600

Deposit due upon registration, full tuition due 120 days before the workshop. Workshops limited to 15 participants. 

The truth about editing is that most photographers are struggling with the process, and their photos show it. Sitting at home watching YouTube videos from photographers who themselves don’t make good edits but talk a good game is not fixing it. 
 
The solution is in person learning with real experts. That’s what the Edit & Print Bootcamp is all about. In three days Jim Richardson and Rich Seiling will get your edit skills in shape and help you advance to the next level. They are true experts, with experience editing at the highest level to satisfy editors, curators, and photo professionals. They are not self-proclaimed experts. They have worked with clients like National Geographic, Taschen books, and for countless other clients and projects, where their expertise helped make beautiful edits. 
 
Jim and Rich may be experts, but you don’t have to be to attend this class…that’s the reason they teach. It is “come as you are, with the skills you have” class. For two and a half days, you’ll work hands on with Jim and Rich to expand your editing skills by learning to see what a photograph can be, and then how to achieve it under their watchful eye. Students come away from this class with an entirely new look at their photos, along with the best prints they have produced. 
 
The focus of this class is hands-on learning. Lecture is limited to necessary topics to facilitate the class. You’ll spend most of your time working on edits, getting feedback and over the shoulder guidance from Jim and Rich, and producing test prints to evaluate your work.
 
Throughout the class, we’ll be making 8 x 10 test prints using the Epson P900 printer to evaluate and critique your work.You’ll learn how to use printing as a tool to improve your work, and learn how to improve your prints by producing two 17×22 prints to take home, along with dozens of 8x10s. 
 
If you are tired of being stuck with edits you know could be better, join us in Denver for this transformational experience. 
 
This class is not just for nature photographers! Jim and Rich’s experience covers a wide variety or assignments and projects from National Geographic stories, to product and sports photography, as well as fine art museum and gallery work. The principles that drive editing don’t care what your subject is, and there are few photos Jim and Rich can’t make better. 
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A Truly Hands On Experience

This is a small-group, in-person workshop with a strong emphasis on one-on-one instruction.

You’ll spend significant time working directly with Jim Richardson and Rich Seiling as you:

  • Edit and refine your images in Lightroom
  • Explore different creative approaches to your work
  • Learn how subtle editing choices affect the final print
  • Print your photographs using professional printers and materials

We provide the printers and ink. You bring the images.

By the end of the workshop, you won’t just understand editing and printing, you’ll feel confident doing it on your own.

At Summit Printmaking You Will

Master the Art of Photo Editing and Processing

Master the Art of Photo Editing and Processing

Refine your skills in image selection, editing techniques, and creative workflows using Lightroom and Photoshop, ensuring your photos are print-ready at the highest quality.

 

 

Create Fine Art Prints with Professional Guidance

Create Fine Art Prints with Professional Guidance

Learn about color management, sharpening, and file preparation for printing, and produce fine art prints of both large and small sizes, with hands-on experience using our in-house Epson printers.

Print and Proof Your Own Work

Print and Proof Your Own Work

Expect to create 10-20 proof prints, culminating in a final 13x19 fine art print, as you gain practical experience in digital printing technologies and perfect your photo processing skills.

Workshop Itinerary

Meet at 9 AM for orientation and introductions then get started with lectures and presentations. After lunch, we’ll start working on refining your images and printing 8.5×11 proof prints, along with lecture and critique sessions. We’ll work until about 5pm when you will be free to explore the unique dining options in the area. 

Have breakfast, a short break, and then return to the classroom for additional skills building demonstrations and proofing/critique.  We’ll bring in sandwiches for lunch and keep working through the afternoon as we work to refine our prints and prepare them for final proofs. We’ll work until about 5pm when you will be free to explore the unique dining options in the area. 

Return to the classroom for additional presentations and lab work time to create a finished 13×19 print. Lunch will be provided, and after a second critique and discussion, dismissal in the afternoon.

The final workshop schedule will be provided one month prior to the event. Please keep in mind that the schedule is tentative and may be adjusted as needed during the workshop.

Meet Your Instructors

Rich Seiling
Workshop Faculty

Jim Richardson

Rich Seiling

Rich Seiling’s passion for capturing light and beauty with photography has led him on a series of  adventures that have shaped his vision and view of the craft. From a stint at The Ansel Adams  Gallery in Yosemite as an assistant curator, to his pioneering work in digital printmaking,  founding of a leading fine art printing studio, and 22 years living in and photographing the  Yosemite region of the Sierra Nevada, Rich has deeply explored the vision and craft of  photography while continuing to express his own vision.  

He learned photography in the darkroom, seeking to make prints with the rich tonal scale  exemplified by the West Coast traditions of photography. But his frustration with color processes  lead him to explore digital photography starting in the early 1990s. 

Combining his darkroom knowledge with digital tools led to a process for making color prints of  museum quality that pushed the process to new heights. His reputation for making vibrant yet  realistic digital prints allowed him to help photographers like Michael Forsberg, Galen Rowell, Jack Dykinga,  Robert Glenn Ketchum, and many others, make the transition to digital fine art printing. With his  team at West Coast Imaging, he has helped produce numerous museum shows, supplied prints  for leading galleries, and done prepress for art books from publishers like Taschen and  Houghton Mifflin.  

His simple yet powerful Photoshop workflow, tested on tens of thousands of prints at WCI, is in  use by many top professionals, and has been taught to countless students across the country  through workshops and lectures. 

Working in both black & white and color, Rich strives to capture the profound beauty of nature  and communicate it through vibrant, and sometimes large, prints. He considers himself a  student of light, discovering its qualities and how it communicates the inherent realities of a  subject, often seeking out fleeting moments of rare light that make the landscape sing its own  voice. 

Driven by the belief that each photographer has a unique story only they can tell, Rich teaches  the art of photography through workshops and articles. His goal is to help students unlock their  potential to tell their own stories by helping them gain control of the craft, expand their vision,  and most of all, to experience the enrichment and joy that photography brings.  

Rich lives just outside Nashville with his wife and creative partner Susan, and his three children.  

You can see more of his photography at richseiling.com and read his blog for photographers at craftingphotographs.com.

Workshop Faculty

Jim Richardson

Jim’s career at National Geographic magazine and National Geographic Traveler spanned over 35 years, during which time he produced over 50 stories.  His stories ranged from poignant location based essays to complex scientific and geographical issues coverage. He’s valued for his compelling storytelling and his deft command of technical skills. Beyond his picture making he’s also highly regarded as a presenter and teacher. His lectures draw corporate clients to international venues. His topics ranged widely from world food, small towns and light pollution to include his much sought after whisky tastings.

Whether discussing documentary, landscape, night sky or iPhone photography, he brings a down-to-earth practicality to his lectures that is as enjoyable as it is instructive.

A look into printmaking

Student Testimonials

All three people involved in class- Rich, Jim, and Matt were extremely knowledgeable, and wanted class members to learn and have a good experience. All very approachable on issues.

Robert Mack
The Expressive Printmaking Workshop with Jim and Rich was awesome! Their presentations and hands-on assistance was excellent. It was a great learning experience. I am familiar with both of them, and have taken online classes with both, but they exceeded my expectations in this workshop. They are nice people and willing to share their craft and help others. It was also rewarding to leave with a finished print. Amazing!

Jay Merrill

Frequently asked questions

No! Summit Workshops is available to any photographer, regardless of what brand of camera you use. We often have camera gear available to borrow, free of charge, but you are not required to use that gear or any specific brand. 

Tuition includes activity fees, location fees, all instruction, planning and logistics. It does not cover hotels, travel, and most meals. 

Our workshop is for shooters of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to seasoned veterans. We all learn from and help one another, that is what makes the Summit Community so special. 

Lodging & Classroom

We have secured rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn Denver/Cherry Creek for the workshop. This is where the workshop classroom is located and where the faculty and staff will be staying! 

After signing up, please contact Chris at chris@summitworkshops.com to get your booking secured.  

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