Photography Classes

Discover the power of your advanced digital camera in this introductory course. Learn about different exposure modes. Understand auto and manual focus settings. Find out about megapixels, histograms, and JPEG versus raw file formats. You'll gain the knowledge to make the most of your digital camera. Your camera must have Program, Shutter Priority, and Aperture Priority exposure modes. Check the manual for a list of features. Not suitable for smartphones. 

Saturday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

(hour break for lunch)

November 14, 2026   

Tuition: $60.00

You always have your smartphone, but are you using the camera to its full potential? Learn to use the automatic camera controls for better focus and exposure. Explore special shooting modes, such as Portrait, Panorama, Night, and Burst for action. Apply basic edits like cropping, changing exposure, and adjusting color. Keep your photos organized with albums. By using all your smartphone camera’s features you can create better pictures. Both Android and iPhone owners are welcome. 

Saturday, 8:30am-4:30pm

(hour break for lunch)

December 12, 2026   

Tuition: $60.00

There is no better way to share the details of flowers than through close-up photography. Learn camera settings to enlarge flower details. Compose strong images with effective lighting and focus to bring out the best in your subject. Easily adjust exposure, contrast, and color. A smartphone or camera with controls for aperture, shutter speed and ISO, and a tripod are recommended. Familiarity with your camera's controls for focus and exposure suggested. 

Monday & Wednesday, 6:30-8:30pm

November 9-16, 2026   

Tuition: $52.00

Explore several photo topics to raise your skills to a new level. Each class gives you a different challenge: compositions from below, the color blue, and high and low key versions of the same subject.  In the last class you present a final project completed during the course. Expand your ideas of how you can make good photographs and have fun! All cameras, including phones, are welcome. NOTE: This class meets every other week, so you have two weeks to complete each practice 

Wednesday, 6:30-8:30pm

November 4 - December 16, 2026   

Tuition: $67.00

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 Lightroom or Adobe Photoshop and printing pictures using inkjet printers. 

Sessions are available for individuals or small groups either in person or online with Zoom. Contact me for availability and pricing.