ADULT PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES
PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES
Pre-registration is required. Click on the date to register.
Required materials: Students must bring their own camera, preferably DSLR or "point and shoot" with the ability to control exposure and focus manually. Tripod (doesn't need to be expensive but should be sturdy)
Optional materials: If you have any of the following, please bring them (but they are not required) cable release, polarizing filter the camera lens, ND filters 3-6-10 stop and graduated ND filters.
MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY - 3 Tuesdays in February with Philip Culbertson
A four night workshop covering the basics of macro photography, equipment needed, and techniques to capture compelling close-up and macro images. We will learn the difference between close-up and macro photography, and discuss subjects, composition and technique.
3 Tuesdays in February 4, 11, 18. From 6:30-8:30pm. $70
ADULT PHOTOGRAPHY MODULES
PHOTOGRAPHY MODULES
Register for one or all the modules.
Pre-registration is required. Click on the date to register.
Required materials: Students must bring their own camera, preferably DSLR or "point and shoot" with the ability to control exposure and focus manually. Tripod (doesn't need to be expensive but should be sturdy)
Optional materials: If you have any of the following, please bring them (but they are not required) cable release, polarizing filter the camera lens, ND filters 3-6-10 stop and graduated ND filters.
Module 1 - WOODLAND/LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY: Overview & Lighting with Philip Culberston
• Taking snapshots versus making photographs.
• Woodland and Landscape subjects and where to find them.
• What makes good lighting and how to use it effectively.
• Understanding exposure and contrast.
• How to critique an image.
Monday, March 2nd. From 6:30-8:30pm. $25
Module 2 - WOODLAND/LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY: Camera Controls/Techniques with Philip Culberston
• Raw vs. JPEG and why.
• The dials; what they mean and how to use them.
• Picking the right priority mode based on goals.
• Bracketing shots, HDR, Panorama
• Using cable release and timers.
• Overview of filters and what they do.
Monday, March 9th. From 6:30-8:30pm. $25
Module 3 - WOODLAND/LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY: Composition with Philip Culberston
• What is composition and why you need to know
• How to envision the image
• Finding your subject or focal point
• Tools (not rules) for strengthening your image
Monday, March 16th. From 6:30-8:30pm. $25
Module 4 - WOODLAND/LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY: Getting the Shot, File Managing, Image Backup with Philip Culbertson
• Tripods or handheld?
• Handy Apps to have in the field
• Use of filters
• Focusing methods, checking focus, focus stacking
• Deciding how to organize images
• Deciding about Lightroom or storing your photos
• All about backing up your files
• Posting to Facebook, Instagram, Vero
• “Hot-Wash” the shoot afterwards
Monday, March 23rd. 6:30-8:30pm. $25
Module 5 - WOODLAND/LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY: Post Processing in Lightroom or Camera Raw with Philip Culbertson
• How to import your images.
• Culling and sorting
• Use of profiles and presets
• Developing Panel, Basics and Targeted Adjustments
• Exporting files for Social Media or Printing
Monday, March 30th. 6:30-8:30pm. $25