Joe Yablonsky, Photography

Joe Yablonsky specializes in gelatin silver photographs of public sculpture and architecture. The photographs are only taken when a rare combination of lighting and atmospheric conditions are present in the scene to highlight the sculpture and its environment.

The subjects include works by master sculptors such as Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Daniel Chester French and Isamu Noguchi, to contemporary artists involved in community public art projects.

All photos are hand printed using a traditional darkroom on fiber paper and are selenium toned to increase their archival permanence.

Teaching Philosophy

I feel that good photographers do more prior to taking the photo than after. Whether it is film or digital, my philosophy is to give every student a strong foundation of the technical considerations (depth of field, exposure) and creative considerations (lighting, balance) that must be addressed prior to pressing the shutter release button. Also, I encourage each and every student to bring their own personality and individuality into the process by pre-visualizing the final image and obtaining photographs that are uniquely their own.

Joe Yablonsky's Classes This Season

  • Winter 2023
    Adult 16+
    Photography
    Instructor Name
    Joe Yablonsky
    Ages
    16+
    Room Number
    online - virtual
    Member Price
    $95
    Non-Member Price
    $120

    This class convenes March 7 and March 28. A photo essay is a series of photographs that are intended to tell a story or evoke an emotion in a viewer and tends to include some text. Learn all about photo essays and create your own Annapolis Public Art photo essay that will include photos of statues, monuments, memorials and murals. We'll discuss camera controls, composition and lighting considerations. You'll also receive information resources regarding where to find your subjects along with time of day recommendations for the best lighting. The class is only two sessions, with a few weeks between both sessions, to give participants plenty of time to visit multiple locations. For more information, please contact the instructor at joe_yablonsky@yahoo.com. This class is taking place remotely. If you have registered, you will receive an email with details on how to access the class.

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  • Winter 2023
    Adult 16+
    Photography
    Instructor Name
    Joe Yablonsky
    Ages
    16+
    Room Number
    online - virtual
    Member Price
    $50
    Non-Member Price
    $75

    Old school is the best school! Black and white photographs are powerful and timeless. Strip away the color and show the true essence of your subjects- portraits, landscapes, architecture, street photography and more. Learn all about creating powerful black & white digital photos whether you place your camera in monochromatic mode or convert later in post-production. Learn how the colors in the scene, the lighting in the scene and use of color filters ultimately affect your photo. For more information, please contact the instructor at joe_yablonsky@yahoo.com. This class is taking place remotely. If you have registered, you will receive an email with details on how to access the class.

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  • Spring 2023
    Adult 16+
    Photography
    Instructor Name
    Joe Yablonsky
    Ages
    18+
    Room Number
    Virtual
    Member Price
    $95
    Non-Member Price
    $120

    A photo essay is a series of photographs that are intended to tell a story or evoke an emotion in a viewer and tends to include some text. Learn all about photo essays and create your own Architecture of Annapolis photo essay that will include photos of different styles of architecture and different scales. We'll discuss camera controls, composition and lighting considerations. You'll also receive information resources regarding where to find your subjects along with time of day recommendations for the best lighting. The class is only two sessions, with a few weeks between both sessions, to give participants plenty of time to visit multiple locations. For more information, please contact the instructor at joe_yablonsky@yahoo.com. This class is taking place remotely. If you have registered, you will receive an email with details on how to access the class.

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Joe Yablonsky

Teaching Artist
Contact
joe_yablonsky@yahoo.com