Photography

This course will define and clarify the functions that are found on most digital SLR cameras, shooting techniques, and an introduction to digital viewing and editing on the computer. Students will learn about depth of field, aperture, exposure, light meter, quality settings, shutter speeds, and basic composition. Students can bring their own DSLR camera, or use one at The Arts Center. Please bring a USB flash drive to save your work.

This super condensed “crash course” will introduce students to the basics of using a digital SLR camera. This course will define and clarify the functions that are found on most SLR cameras, as well as some basic photography tips. Students will learn about depth of field, aperture, exposure, light meter, quality settings, shutter speeds, and basic composition. A digital SLR can be provided for you, but if you have your own, please bring it.

Learn to control off-camera strobes and lights to achieve creative results outside the studio. This “crash course” will cover lighting with small, battery powered flashes, light-painting, and augmenting ambient light. Students will learn about controlling the hardness/softness, color and quantity of lighting. A digital SRL will be provided but if you own your own please bring it (tripods and off camera flashes are also welcome).

Perfect your portraits! Students will be guided through various techniques for shooting portraits with natural light in outdoor and indoor settings . Working with focus, composition, environment and more, students will gain a better understanding of using the time of day to your advantage to create a stunning portrait. Basic knowledge of the use of a digital SLR camera is helpful, but beginners are welcome. The Arts Center can provide a DSLR camera for you to work with, but if you have your own camera, please bring it with you.

In this short workshop, learn simple and effective techniques that can be used to edit your digital photographs, including cropping, color correction, contrast, exposure, and more. Please bring a CD or USB flash drive with 10 digital images to work with. Participants must be comfortable with basic computer operations. Mac experience is helpful, but not required.

This super condensed “crash course” will introduce students to the basics of using a digital SLR camera. This course will define and clarify the functions that are found on most SLR cameras, as well as some basic photography tips. Students will learn about depth of field, aperture, exposure, light meter, quality settings, shutter speeds, and basic composition. A digital SLR can be provided for you, but if you have your own, please bring it.