Helping people make great photos with digital cameras, Lightroom, and Photoshop
Photography Classes
Getting to Know Your digital camera
Getting to Know Your digital camera
Getting to Know Your digital camera
Discover the power of your advanced digital camera in this introductory course. Learn about different exposure modes and when to use them for better focus and exposure in your pictures. Understand the various auto focus settings available and when to use them or switch to manual focus. Find out about megapixels, histograms and JPEG versus raw file formats. You'll walk away with the skills to make the most of your digital camera. NOTE: To get the most from this class, you must have a camera with Program, Shutter Priority and Aperture Priority exposure modes. Check the manual to see if these features are listed.
Saturday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
1 hour lunch break
March 11, 2023
Tuition: $65
Fundamentals of Photo Composition
Getting to Know Your digital camera
Getting to Know Your digital camera
Too often we expect a beautiful or favorite subject to automatically produce a great photograph. But strong images require selecting and arranging those subjects in the photograph—what we call composition. In this course, you learn to improve your pictures by deciding what your photo is about and using composition techniques to convey that idea. Find out when to shoot a horizontal or vertical frame, where to place the main subject for the most impact, how to employ lines to direct your viewer’s attention, what effect the background has on your photo, and why exploring different angles helps create unique images. By applying composition you can turn a snapshot into a photograph. All cameras are welcome in this class, including phones.
Saturday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
1 hour lunch break
April 8, 2023
Tuition: $65
Private Instruction
Getting to Know Your digital camera
Private Instruction
If none of these classes meets your needs or interests, consider scheduling a private session. Topics can include using your digital camera (DSLR or mirrorless), editing photos with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic, Adobe Photoshop, or Adobe Photoshop Elements, and printing pictures using inkjet printers.
Sessions are available for individuals or small groups. Contact me for availability and pricing.
Note: During the coronavirus pandemic, sessions are held outside at a safe distance or online with Zoom.