Taking Better Pictures with Your Compact Camera

Whether you're new to digital photography or just bought a new camera, this class will help you create images that you'll be proud to call your own. Understanding your camera's features is the first step, but knowing when and how to use them is the key to taking a great picture. We'll also give you some easy tips on composition and how to better position yourself and your subject. With a little added knowledge and a few simple techniques, you can start taking better pictures right away!

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Understanding Your Nikon Coolpix P500/P600 Digital Camera

The Nikon Coolpix P500 & P600 family of cameras give you exceptional picture quality and creative control. This class will cover what you need to get started. You'll learn the basics of operating your camera, using flash for better exposure, principles of composition for more attractive pictures, and recommended accessories to enhance your picture taking.

Cost: $24.99

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Understanding Your Mirrorless System Camera

This is the perfect "getting started" class if you own an Olympus PEN, Nikon ONE, Sony NEX, or Fujifilm X series mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera.

We'll start with an overview of your camera, then head into features such as scene modes, controlling focus, and adjusting exposure settings. This is a great course to help you get a solid grasp of your camera's basic operation.

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Understanding Your Olympus OM-D Camera

This class is similar to our standard mirrorless system camera class, but goes into more detail on some of the features specific the Olympus OM-D series cameras.

Cost: $39.99

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Understanding Your DSLR I

Digital SLRs offer unmatched creative control for taking pictures. If you're a digital SLR beginner, get ready to take advantage of your camera's capabilities. Whether you are shooting portraits, sports, scenery, or just taking general family photos this class will give you a better understanding of your camera's modes and features. Learn how to quickly get the results you want and easily improve your photos,

We'll start with an overview of your camera, and then head into features like scene modes, controlling focus, and adjusting exposure settings. Great course for anyone wanting to ensure they have a good grasp of their camera's basic operation.

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Understanding Your DSLR II

Explore more of the features your camera has to offer. This course will build your skills allowing you to take more creative control. Using simple examples of everyday shooting situations, you'll come away with more confidence to capture the images you see in your mind's eye.

This next-step class will help you understand some technical aspects such as the relationship between f-stops and shutter speed for consistently better exposures. How to control depth of field and freeze or blur action. You'll also learn how your camera "sees" light and color, to help you make more powerful images.

Cost: $39.99

One 3-hour session

Class size limited to approximately 14 students.

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Photo Foundations Workshop

This four session hands-on workshop will get you up and running with the skills you need to get the most from your camera. Do you feel stuck with automatic settings? This is the class for you! Learn to create better photos more easily, under a wide range of conditions. From portraits to macro and scenery to sports, this course is guaranteed to improve your pictures!

Topics covered:

• Aperture (f-stop)
• Shutter speed
• Proper exposure & metering
• Focus & autofocus
• Focal length
• Depth of field
• White balance
• Camera settings for creative control

You’ll participate in hands-on demonstrations for an in-depth understanding of each concept. By the end of our four-week class, you’ll be ready to conquer challenging lighting, ensure your colors are spot on, and understand how your lens choice affects your final image. We’ll also suggest some fun exercises to reinforce what you’ve learned in class and keep your skills sharp.

Prerequisites: This class is open to users of any type of camera that allows manual control of aperture and shutter speed: DSLR, mirrorless, or enhanced compact cameras with manual controls.

Cost: $99.99

Four 1½-hour sessions

Class size limited to approximately 14 students.

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Photography Boot Camp

This one day hands-on workshop will get you up and running fast with the skills you need to get the most from your camera. Do you feel stuck with automatic settings? This is the class for you! Learn to create better photos more easily, under a wide range of conditions. From portraits to macro and scenery to sports, this course is guaranteed to improve your pictures!

Topics covered:

• Aperture (f-stop)
• Shutter speed
• Proper exposure & metering
• Focus & autofocus
• Focal length
• Depth of field
• White balance
• Camera settings for creative control

You’ll participate in hands-on demonstrations for an in-depth understanding of each concept. By the end of the day, you’ll be ready to conquer challenging lighting, ensure your colors are spot on, and understand how your lens choice affects your final image. We’ll also suggest some fun exercises to reinforce what you’ve learned in class and keep your skills sharp.

Prerequisites: This class is open to users of any type of camera that allows manual control of aperture and shutter speed: DSLR, mirrorless, or enhanced compact cameras with manual controls.

Cost: $69.99

One 5-hour session

Class size limited to approximately 14 students.

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