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Beginning Photography classes are your first step to better pictures.
Paul’s Beginning Photo Classes (100 series) are for the new camera owners who are confused by the “digital settings.” We’ll take you thru the basic settings and get you ready to go out and take fantastic pictures with our two-hour lessons. Our proven teaching methods and expert instructors offer better tips, more interaction and a friendly “how-to” approach to help you make better pictures. SLR and DIL Photographers should make it a goal to complete the beginning classes then “move up” to Photo Boot Camp!
Classes
Digital Pocket Camera 101 - Getting started with your pocket camera $50
#101-0119 Thursday, January 19. 10am-12noon
#101-0121 Saturday, January 21. 9-11am
How do I get started? Learn step-by-step explanation of the basic menus and most popular camera settings including optical zoom, flash and scene modes. Learn to get the most from your camera with the right techniques and the right settings in our “hands-on” classroom setting. Class size extremely limited!
Digital SLR-DIL 101 Getting started with your interchangeable lens camera $50
#102-0112 Thursday, January 12. 10am-12noon
#102-0204 Saturday, February 4. 9-11am
Digital Single Lens Reflex (SLR) and Digital Interchangeable Lens (DIL) cameras offer so much. Learn to set-up and shoot your camera with ease. The class includes easy explanations and “feature tour” of today’s interchangeable lens cameras, discussion of video and still shooting, lenses and flashes. Learn to get the most from your camera in our “hands-on” classroom setting. Bring your camera to see your buttons and settings. Class size extremely limited!
Beginning Digital Photography- Part 1- Better pictures with your camera $30
#111-0202 Thursday, February 2. 10am-12noon
#111-0225 Saturday, February 25. 9-11am
Learn five simple steps to making great pictures with your digital pocket or interchangeable lens camera. Learn to understand menus, control the lens, flash, exposure and focus with simplicity. See examples of “with and without” settings applied and “how to” make your pictures even better. Enjoy a discussion of composition and focus that is vital for all picture takers. Learn where to place the subject and horizon in your photos creativity!
Beginning Digital Photography- Part 2- The next steps to better pictures $30
#112-0209 Thursday, February 9. 10am-12noon
#112-0310 Saturday, March 10. 9-11am
What are the “best” settings and which features makes you better photographs? Take your photography to the “next level” by understanding the fundamental camera functions. Learn to choose RAW vs jpg file format, properly select ISO and picture style, control white balance and “read” the histogram to make better pictures. Part 2 includes introduction to exposure modes, f-stops and shutter speeds. Our lesson concludes with a study of how light effects your pictures… the heart and soul of photography!
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