Helping people make great photos with digital cameras, smartphones and Lightroom
Photography Classes
6 Creative Photography Techniques
Have fun making pictures that are more than a record of the subject. Learn to look for reflections, shadows, patterns, and textures to create interesting photos. Find out how to create silhouettes and panning motion effects. You'll be inspired with ideas for all the new pictures you can make. All cameras, including smartphones, are welcome.
Thursday, 6:30 - 9:00pm
September 4, 2025
Tuition: $28.00
Getting to Know Your Digital Camera
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.
Saturday, 9:00am - 4:00pm
(Hour break for lunch)
September 13, 2025
Tuition: $52.00
Making Sharp Hand-held Photos
Are too many of your photos ruined because they are blurry? Learn techniques for increasing the number of sharp images you can capture of stationary and moving subjects when using your camera hand-held. Find out how to check the focus on the camera and computer to select the sharpest image. Please note: this class is not intended for smartphone photography.
Tuesday & Thursday, 6:30 - 8:30pm
October 7 & 9, 2025
Tuition: $36.00
Fall Color Photography Tips
Learn techniques for creating effective photographs of vibrant autumn trees and leaves under various lighting and weather conditions. Discover how to work with light, adjust exposure and color settings in the camera, and frame colorful trees for a strong composition. Then get one-on-one help with your camera and photography during an afternoon field trip. All cameras, including smartphones, are welcome.
Saturday,9:00am - 4:000pm
(Hour break for lunch)
October 11, 2025
Tuition: $52.00
Private Instruction
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 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.