Missoula Photography Classes

In this creative class, we explore a variety of photographic themes  designed to push your skills to a new level. Each class you learn about a  different theme, such as architecture, negative space, and morning, and  get tips for making pictures of these ideas. The next class you share  your results and see what everyone else created. Come expand your ideas  of how you can make good photographs and have fun!  NOTE: This class  meets every other week, so you have two weeks to complete each practice

This class meets virtually on Zoom. 

Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 PM
January 12-February 23, 2021

(class meets alternate weeks)

Tuition: $57

Explore the photographic possibilities of nature in winter in this class. Discover tips for better photos of the landscape blanketed with snow and plants covered with frost. You learn how to prepare yourself and your camera for the cold. Then move on to adjusting exposure and color for great pictures. In addition, you use Adobe Lightroom Classic to adjust exposure and contrast, and modify overall color balance. A camera with controls for aperture, shutter speed and ISO, a tripod, and experience with Adobe Lightroom Classic are recommended.  

This class meets virtually on Zoom. 

Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 PM
January 13-27, 2021

Tuition: $44

Adobe Lightroom Classic has six powerful tools in the Develop module  to help you fine-tune your photographs: the Crop tool, the Spot Removal  tool, the Red-Eye Correction tool, the Graduated Filter, the Radial  Filter, and the Adjustment Brush. In this intermediate class, you learn  how to use these tools to darken or lighten small areas, straighten  crooked horizons, crop to specific frame sizes, and remove red-eye,  pet-eye, dust spots and other unwanted objects. Becoming proficient with  Lightroom Classic’s tools helps you take your best images to the next  level. NOTE: You should already be comfortable with importing pictures  into Lightroom Classic’s Library module and using the Basic panel in the  Develop module before taking this course.

This class meets virtually on Zoom. 

Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 PM
January 14-February 4, 2021

Tuition: $57

If you are fascinated by the details of the world around you, there is no better way to share them than through macro photography. Whether you are lured by flowers, intrigued by patterns in wood, or fascinated by jewelry, this class introduces you to the camera settings and skills you need to enlarge the miniature world. You learn to compose strong images with effective lighting and focus to bring out all the details in your subject. In addition, you use Adobe Lightroom Classic to adjust exposure, contrast, and color. A camera with controls for aperture, shutter speed and ISO, a tripod, and experience with Adobe Lightroom Classic are recommended. 

This class meets virtually on Zoom. 

Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 PM
February 3-17, 2021

Tuition: $44

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.