Intermediate Photography 2008

The next step beyond “Basic Photography”.  Intermediate is ideal for the photographer wishing to hone his skills.  Each class and each session will inspire you to create and provide the “tools” to complete the assignment.  Includes six- four class sessions for the photographer desiring to improve her craft and take creative photography beyond the ordinary.  Intermediate features easily understood lectures, assignments which reinforce the ideas presented in class and a critique which will help you to improve dramatically.  Intermediate will push you technically and artistically!  Students are expected to participate in discussion, lecture, assignment and critique.  Film and digital photographers are welcome! 

Outdoor Portraiture.  Learn to use the natural light outdoors to create stunning portraits without the use of tons or equipment.  Easy to follow tips and simple techniques makes for guaranteed success!  Ideal for the budding portrait photographer or mom shooting the family!  Suggested Text: Natural Light Portrait Photography.  Box. 

Flash Photography.  Confused by today’s on-camera electronic flashes?  Intermediate Flash will teach you what you need to know to master the principles to better flash photography, technical flash control and creative flash application for both indoor and outdoor shooting.  Suggested Text: Mastering Flash Photography.  McCartney

Indoor Portraiture.  Learn to use the light, create the light, pose your subject and produce “pro quality” portraits at home.  Each class features an “all demonstration” format where you will see portraits created right before your eyes.  Take the tips and techniques from each lesson home with your and succeed.  Suggested Text: Advanced Studio Lighting Techniques.  Phillips

Exposure.  Never be afraid of the light again!  Learn to use your in-camera light meter or hand meter to achieve technical expertise and creative control under virtually any conditions.   Lectures and assignments will focus on seeing and capturing the perfect light. Suggested Text: Perfect Exposure.  Hicks & Schults

Composition.  Great photographs are seen and created by the photographer.  Learn to apply the rules of composition and develop an artistic approach to build stunning images.  You will train yourself to see creatively and shoot the images you desire.  Suggested Text: Digital Photo Design.  Comon

Sports and Action Photography.  Your kid’s the “star” player and you want Sports Illustrated quality pictures!  Learn the tips, equipment recommendations and techniques required to produce the stunning action photos you desire.  Includes “how to shoot” ideas for the major indoor and outdoor sports.  Suggested Text: Digital Sports Photography.  Lowrence

Travel Photography.  Take the National Geographic approach to photography on your next adventure.  Learn to see, shoot and present superior quality photos which will make your friends and neighbors jealous.  Mark’s easy-to-follow formula for great travel photography insures your success. Suggested Text: Spirit of Place.  Krist

Landscape Photography.  Add the ooh and ahh factor to your scenic photography.  Great landscape images are found in nature and built in your camera.  Learn to use the light, your lens, foreground & background and filters to create the stunning outdoor photo you desire.  Suggested Text: Landscape Photography.  Shaw

Black & White Photography.  Take a step back into the world of black & white photography and learn to think, see shoot expose and compose for the best monochrome image.  Class includes study of the “masters” work and live digital and wet darkroom demonstrations.  Suggested Text: Essential B&W Manual.  Crawford

Individual Class.  $30 for each class.  Sign up for as many classes as interest you!
Session.   $100 for each 4-class session. 
Class Card-10.  $250.  Choose 10 individual classes during the year.  Mix and match to taste.
Class Card-3.  $250.  Choose 3 4-class sessions during the year.  Mix and match to taste.
Seaton Ticket.  $400.  Choose any Intermediate class for the calendar year!

Class Schedule

Classes meet monthly on the date indicated above

Intermediate classes repeat annually

* dates subject to change with prior notice due to unforeseen travel and emergencies!