Dan Burkholder

Photographer, Artist, Educator
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Dan Burkholder was one of the first fine art photographers to champion digital technology by creating the digital negative in 1992. His platinum/palladium prints combine the control of digital technology with the classic beauty of the handmade darkroom print. A Master platinum printer, Dan also developed methods leading to the Pigment-Over-Platinum print and the Platinum/Palladium Over Gold Leaf print.

Bridging the classic history of photography with the digitally-based world of photography today, Dan has inspired thousands of photographers with his willingness to present his knowledge through humor-filled workshops and digital publications. He continues to share his enthusiasm for new cameras, techniques and approaches along with more than a few gadgets thrown in for good measure.

Dan Burkholder's
WEE GOLD WORKS

Miniature works of art combining fine art with fine jewelry. A tiny vellum photograph backed with 24K gold, white gold or palladium leaf is embedded in a beautiful piece topped with a light-gathering domed glass cover.
Take a peek at Dan's handmade, artistic pendants, bracelets, brooches and earrings and the stunning
New York City Collector's Set.
Dan's News Alerts - You'll get an infrequent email twice a year (at most)  to keep in touch with new workshops, Dan's thoughts about cameras and equipment and so much more.

Upcoming Online Classes with Dan
All class times are in the Eastern Time Zone
​(currently Eastern Daylight Time).
​If these dates are inconvenient for you, an additional date is listed with the class description. Click the button to learn more.

Mastering Masking: Photoshop for Fine Art

$95.00

Dec 14, 7-9pm ET


Oct 20 class is full.


A 2-hr online Small Group session for 2-7 people. Explore one of creative photography’s most treasured tools: masking. From masking basics to brilliant selection techniques, you'll get control over any part of your photograph through Quick Mask, Luminosity Masks, Blending Modes and more. Scroll down for the specific details of this class.


One of Dan's most popular online training options is the Small Group Session in which 2-7 participants interact with questions, screen sharing and conversation with Dan and each other using Zoom to connect. An efficient and affordable for those who enjoy group learning. Ask questions and get the individual attention that's missing in a Webinar. Class time is listed in the Eastern Time zone out of Dan's studio in Palenville, New York.


You will receive a Zoom link and other info the day before your class.
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Making Prints, Slideshows and Books from iPhone Photos-Oct 21

$95.00

Oct 21, 5-7pm


If you long to enjoy and share your iPhone and iPad masterpieces beyond the virtual world of your computer or iOS screen, this is the workshop that opens expressive doors. Create a book for a special occasion, craft a slideshow as online entertainment or bring your image into the real world as an elegant print. Learn how an iPhone/iPad can be your scanner to save family photos or old negatives, too.


One of Dan's most popular online training options is the Small Group Session in which 2-7 participants interact with questions, screen sharing and conversation with Dan and each other using Zoom to connect. An efficient and affordable for those who enjoy group learning. Ask questions and get the individual attention that's missing in a Webinar. Class time is listed in the Eastern Time zone out of Dan's studio in Palenville, New York.


The day before class, you will receive confirmation by email with information on how to sign into Dan's virtual classroom.

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Using Layers: Photoshop for Fine Art Photographers

$95.00

Nov 10, 6-8pm


The class will be repeated on Jan. 6, 6-8 pm ET.


A 2 hr online Small Group Session for 2-7 people. In this Photoshop for Fine Art Photographers online class, we’ll shine a spotlight on Photoshop Layers. As one of Photoshop’s most important image construction tools, you’ll learn how to use layers, adjustment layers, layer clipping and other vital Layer Panel options. Scroll down for the specific details of this class.


One of Dan's most popular online training options is the Small Group Session in which 2-7 participants interact with questions, screen sharing and conversation with Dan and each other using Zoom to connect. An efficient and affordable for those who enjoy group learning. Ask questions and get the individual attention that's missing in a Webinar. Class time is listed in the Eastern Time zone out of Dan's studio in Palenville, New York.


You will receive confirmation by email with information on how to sign into Dan's virtual classroom.
More Info

Take a Class from Home

Dan is Online! Dan can work with you, face-to-face at home, no matter what topics you need to study. ​Meet with 2-7 others in a Small Group Session, arrange concentrated One-on-One time or arrange a Mentorship with Dan, getting feedback and teaching on a regular schedule.

Gilding Kits — Add Brilliance to Your Image

Both kits include everything you need to make vellum and metal leaf prints

Photo Gilding Intro Kit with inkjet or darkroom vellum

Photo Gilding Intro Kit

Give metal leaf gilding a try! Dan offers kits with everything you need to make a translucent vellum and metal leaf print. The Photo Gilding Intro Kit comes with vellum, size, gesso, varnish, imitation gold, imitation silver and real copper, plus the brushes, roller, artist's tape and containers to make it easy. Choose either inkjet vellum or darkroom vellum for photographers working in alternative processes. A detailed pdf (downloadable) will guide you with videos and photos.

If you want to jump in and use 24K pure gold leaf, an optional upgrade is available, giving you 25 sheets of double thick,  patent gold instead of the various alloys and metals in the standard Intro Kit.
Experimenter's Gilding Kit with inkjet or darkroom vellum

Experimenter's Photo Gilding Kit

The kit that brings the full medley of precious and non-precious metals into your artistic possibilities! You get all the brushes, roller, vellum, etc. as the Intro Kit but with 7 different metal leaves plus gesso to experiment with all the colors and textures possible. Compared to the Intro Kit, you get double the amount of varnish and sizing plus more vellum sheets that will keep you creating for hours.

Available with either
​Inkjet Vellum or Darkroom Vellum 

Workshops with Dan

Dan's group workshops offer travel adventure, expertise and the camaraderie of fellow photographers. Soon 2021 Workshops will be filling. We look forward to the day when we can meet and travel together again.
The easiest "How To" for making desktop negatives for darkroom photographic processes. Available in download or DVD.

​Dan regularly offers a small group session "Making Digital Negatives with Epson and Canon Printers." 

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