Photography Classes

Learn to make instant black-and-white pictures with your digital camera or smartphone. Adjust exposure and contrast in the camera for more dramatic looks. Change the appearance of your black-and-white photo using built-in filters and toning. Recognize shapes, textures, and patterns that create appealing black-and-white images. Give your photos a unique look by shooting in black and white.

Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30pm

January 22, 2025 

Tuition: $20.00

Discover the power of your advanced digital camera in this introductory course. Learn different exposure modes and use them for better focus and exposure. Understand the various auto-focus settings and when to switch to manual focus. Find out about megapixels, histograms, and JPEG versus raw files. 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.  

Saturday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 

1-hour lunch break

February 1, 2025 

Tuition: $65.00

Explore the photographic possibilities of nature during winter. Discover tips for better photos of the pristine 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. Both smartphones and digital cameras are welcome!

Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30pm

February 5, 2025 

Tuition: $20.00

Have fun and challenge yourself and your creativity in this playful course. During the first night of class, you will receive several topics to find and photograph. You may use any and all of your camera and photo editing skills to create your pictures. You have two weeks to finish the hunt. Then during the second night of class, you can share your photos and see what everyone else in the group has created. All skill levels and any camera, including phone cameras and apps, are welcome.

Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30pm

February 12-26, 2025 

Tuition: $28.00

Are you curious about what a camera raw picture is? This introductory  course teaches you how to edit this digital photo format. Using the  school's computers, learn to straighten, crop, correct exposure, and adjust color in your raw photos with Adobe Camera Raw (included with Photoshop). Then you can make copies of your finished images to share on social media or print. NOTE: The techniques you learn are available  in all camera raw editors, including Lightroom.

Saturday, 8:30am - 1:00pm

February 22, 2025 

Tuition: $51.00

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 Photoshop Lightroom Classic, Adobe Photoshop, or Adobe Photoshop Elements, 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.