Photography Workshops and Photoshop Editing Classes

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Andy Porter

I am very happy yo to now be offering both Photography Classes and Photoshop Editing Classes now in La Conner. The classes will be help at the Andy Porter Gallery, 306 Morris Street, La Conner, WA 98257

There are 3 Basic Photography Classes, here is a link with detailed descriptions of each class as well as dates/times and registration.

Photoshop Editing Classes

There are 2 Photoshop editing Classes.

The first class, Introduction to Photoshop, is all about editing your images. How to get your images to look like the scene you actually saw with your eyes. The Class takes two sessions or class periods.

I am offering a second Photoshop class as well, a 3 session class where we will do a series of creative assignments where you will learn advanced Photoshop Skills while having fun.

Details for each class, dates, times and registration are all on this link, click here!

Important Note:

To attend the Photoshop Classes you MUST

Bring your own laptop computer
Have a current subscription to Adobe Photoshop

Andy Porter Gallery in La Conner

Posted on February 10, 2024 by Andy Porter

I am very happy to announce the opening of the Andy Porter Photography Gallery! It is located in La Conner, Washington, near the mouth of the Skagit River.

The Gallery has Aluminum Prints, Magnets, Greeting and Post Cards as well as really cool Night Lights for sale! Winter Gallery Hours are from 11am to 7pm Saturday and Sunday.

I will be teaching Photography and Photo Editing Classes at the Gallery as well. You can see Class Descriptions, dates and times and register for classes here.

La Conner has a long and interesting history as a center for art. Fish Town was home to an Artists Colony for 20 years. The Northwest Museum of Art is here as well as a host of galleries and shops.

The town is named after Louisa Ann Conner. The Skagit Valley Daffodil and Tulip Festival arrive every spring, March/April, and the valley comes alive with color.

Please stop in and say Hello the next time you’re in town!

The Andy Porter Photography Gallery is located at 306 Morris Street, La Conner Washington, 98257

Grand Canyon, North Rim

Posted on September 5, 2022 by Andy Porter

I had an opportunity to visit the Grand Canyon for the first time recently, I stayed in a cabin near the Lodge, at the North Rim. I didn’t hike anywhere, really. Just drove about to the various viewpoints.

Wow. The vast space, the light, the colors all left me speechless.

NATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE DAY

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Andy Porter

Lighthouses are wonderful photographic subjects. Beacons of light, friends to all at sea, symbols of hope lighthouses are grand for many reasons. Here are a few images I’ve captured of lighthouses.

Artist Point and Picture Lake

Posted on August 7, 2022 by Andy Porter

Artist Point and Picture Lake are located along the Mount Baker Highway.

Picture Lake and Mount Shuksan is one of the most photographed scenes in Washington.

Artist Point is at the upper end of the highway, snowbound most of the year.

a new trip to paradise

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Andy Porter

Point of the Arches and Shi Shi Beach in Olympic National Park is one of my favorite places on earth.

Murals of Toppenish, Washington

Posted on April 9, 2022 by Andy Porter

I drove through Toppenish last week, and saw the murals, took a few pics.

Double Rainbows!

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Andy Porter

I had the good fortune to capture several double rainbows this year.

Here is a series of pics taken in early June from Steptoe Butte. This region is called “The Palouse”, its in southeastern Washington.

Here is another recent set from atop Mt Erie, near Anacortes. That’s Lake Campbell in the foreground.

BOTH of these wonderful rainbow images are included in the 2022 Washington State Scenic Calendar! Have a look at the 12 spectacular images, and you can order your own copy right here.