WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES

BASIC DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS

8 30-minute consecutive weekly sessions

Our Basic Digital Photography class introduces you to:

  • All the necessary gadgets on your camera, and show you how to use them to control the photographs you will create.

  • You will learn the principles of making better photos, and gain knowledge and confidence to create great images.

  • Grab control of your camera's features and expand your creative photographic skills.

What makes for a successful photograph?

  • The proper exposure, the way we want it.

  • Focus on our subject, the way we want it.

  • Composition of visual elements, the way we want it.

Apply those three to create a photograph that successfully expresses your vision.

Learn the critical techniques and concepts, the base building blocks for great photography:

  • Learn to use three camera controls to achieve the exposure you want - aperture, shutter speed, and sensor sensitivity.

  • Learn what needs to be in focus and how to achieve it.

  • Learn what needs to be out of focus to create a more successful photograph.

Finally, you will learn the strengths of good composition:

  • Pull your viewer into your photograph. Give them a tour of your vision. Make them want to see more.

  • Every building needs a strong foundation, so does your photography to be structurally sound.

  • This workshop gives you a firm grasp on the mechanics of a successful photograph.

  • Acquire insight, as well, into the forces that drive you to be a photographer.

Here's more of what we offer you:

  • You will create striking and memorable images in assigned homework... play!

  • Bring questions.

  • Assignments will be sent after each session.

  • A private link to join our sessions via Zoom will be emailed to you.

Lots of Value for you:

  • Attend with an open mind. Learn on the spot!

  • What you will bring out of the sessions: answers, techniques, ideas.

  • A rewarding fun experience awaits you.

  • At the end of the 8-week sessions, you will be given an evaluation to see where you are and your progress.

Price:

$400 for 8 30-minute sessions

Time/Location:

  • A mutually agreed day/time of the week at time of sign up. Meet on Zoom.

Next classes to look forward to:

  • Nature Photography: Beyond the First Step

  • Landscapes from the Heart

  • The Why of Black and White Photography

  • The Art of Composition