Most people who buy an advanced dSLR camera are disappointed with the results. Why? It comes from the factory in all the worst modes for a camera to be in! The manufacturers make one assumption about you, that you can’t handle the amazing technology that they just sold you. Come and unlock the creative [...]]]>

Most people who buy an advanced dSLR camera are disappointed with the results. Why? It comes from the factory in all the worst modes for a camera to be in! The manufacturers make one assumption about you, that you can’t handle the amazing technology that they just sold you. Come and unlock the creative potential of your investment.

Beyond the Photograph Spring Classes:  Now that it is starting to get nice outside, consider getting your photography up to speed.

The Digital SLR Camera with Les Jorgensen
Class #1 – Tuesdays 6 – 8pm
10 sessions (+ 1 optional  outing TBD)
May 10th – July 12th,
2011
Price: $285
Class limited to 8 participants
Location: Les Jorgensen’s studio
956 West Road (PO Box 1081)
Manchester Village, VT 05254

For more info:  http://beyondthephoto.com/vermont-classes/introduction-to-dslr/

les@lesjorgensen.com
802-549-5016

On my recent visit I was able to sample several dishes from the Prix Fixe menu, a  highlight being the starter of Roasted Beets and House Made Ricotta. This was perfect blend of the earthiness [...]]]>

The Reluctant Panther is offering a Prix Fix menu to warm up your winter evenings.  Monday – Thursday 40$  On my recent visit I was able to sample several dishes from the Prix Fixe menu, a  highlight being the starter of Roasted Beets and House Made Ricotta. This was perfect blend of the earthiness of thinly slice roasted beets topped with the freshest ricotta cheese I have ever tasted, sweetened with Chesnut honey and pistachio – drizzled with a 12-year-old balsamic.  Rich and surprising! The  ricotta cheese is made in-house and I asked Chef Frank Rhodes how difficult it is to make. In two sentences he told me how.  I was surprised to think that even I could make ricotta. Below is his recipe. Visit the Reluctant Panther’s website for more information. Or call 800-822-2331  to make reservations.

Roasted Beets and House-Made Ricotta ©2011 Les Jorgensen

Full service digital Silhouette, Tabletop, Still Life, food and beverage photography by Les Jorgensen in Manchester Vermont VT. Southern Vermont’s finest studio also located in New York City. Other areas of specialty include: Photography, silhouettes, silos, product photography, table top, food, food photography, travel, leisure, design, web design, web, photoillustration, illustration, photo-illustration, manchester, vermont, VT, les, jorgensen, southern vermont, portraits, still life, photographic virtual reality, virtual reality, vr, objects, vr-objects, object vr, photographic object vr, panoramas, interior photograph, exterior photography, real estate photography, real estate, landscapes, art, fine art, black and white, southern, golf, spinners, product rotation, turntables, Entrees and Main Course, Aperitif, appetizer, hors d’oeuvre photography

Homemade Ricotta Cheese I always use whole milk yogurt, but if you do try it with low-fat yogurt, please let me know in the comments how it works out. I don’t recommend non-fat yogurt for this recipe. This recipe can easily be halved or doubled. Ingredients 2 quarts whole milk 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt Optional: 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 teaspoons white vinegar 1 teaspoon salt Method 1 In a large pot, bring the milk, yogurt, heavy cream (if using), vinegar, and salt to a boil. Very gently boil for one to two minutes, until the milk is curdled. 2 Meanwhile, line a strainer with a few layers of cheesecloth and set it over a deep bowl. 3 Pour the milk mixture into the strainer and let drain for 15 minutes. Gather the cheesecloth around the curds and squeeze gently to extract any excess liquid. Storage: Homemade ricotta is best served slightly warm, although it can be refrigerated for up to three days, if desired. Makes 2 cups.

10 sessions Mondays 6 – 8pm Jan-6th [...]]]>

As most of you know, I am a Photography teacher with Beyond the Photograph.com. This next year will feature our introductory class at the Jorgensen Studio in Manchester VT.  Come Join us!
The Digital SLR Camera with Les Jorgensen
(Click here to go to my classes/workshop website)

10 sessions
Mondays 6 – 8pm
Jan-6th – March 14th
Price: $250

Class limited to 6 participants

Location: Les Jorgensen’s studio
956 West Road, Manchester Village 05254
802-549-5016

Hope you can make it!

Les

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Les Jorgensen
802-549-5016
http://www.lesjorgensen.com
http://beyondthephoto.com/

As you all may already know, I am co-founder of Beyond the Photograph which offers workshops and classes for the passionate photographer.  Our Stratton Workshops are drawing near.

Our new adventure with Photoflex is featured on Photoflex’s Blog.  Follow the link.  In celebration of our newest sponsorship, Beyond the Photograph will give away a [...]]]>

http://photoflexliteblog.blogspot.com/

As you all may already know, I am co-founder of Beyond the Photograph which offers workshops and classes for the passionate photographer.  Our Stratton Workshops are drawing near.

Our new adventure with Photoflex is featured on Photoflex’s Blog.  Follow the link.  In celebration of our newest sponsorship, Beyond the Photograph will give away a 32in Photoflex Multidisc worth $138 to our participants.  Also available will be the full line of Photoflex products.

http://photoflexliteblog.blogspot.com/