Enhancing Your Artistic Vision

When you look at a photograph you see the finished product, not what the photographer saw to make that image. And it's that pre-visualization that can separate a snapshot from a work of art. Developing that vision takes both practice and patience.

Learn how to see and capture the world in front of your camera and improve your pictures. This class will take you through a series of exercises to help you develop your natural artistic eye and increase the overall quality of your photographs. Gain a better understanding of how to use leading lines and the rule of thirds to give your photographs greater impact. Inspiration from the instructor's personal work and important photographers of the past and present will show how traditional design and composition concepts can be applied to your own photography and help you grow as an artist.

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Cost: $59.99

Two three-hour sessions

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Indoor Portraits

Everyday snapshots are essential for documenting our memories, but planned portraits add a new dimension to your photos and gifts. Through a combination of camera techniques and savvy planning, we can help you get better indoor pictures.

See how simple settings on your camera will help with the challenges of indoor light. Discover how to use the windows in your home to create studio-quality lighting. Review class samples on how the creative use of some common household items can help you compose a great shot. With a few easy hints, some knowledge of lighting, and a couple inexpensive items, you can turn your home into a do-it-yourself studio.

Cost: $39.99

One 3-hour class

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Outdoor Portraits

Outdoor portraits look great, and are easier to master than you may think. Join us for this hands-on class to learn simple techniques for taking great pictures outside. We'll cover both traditional and creative approaches to portraits through a blend of basic camera techniques and general instruction.

Learn about choosing camera settings, how to create special effects like blurred backgrounds, and composition suggestions for more compelling pictures.

Cost: $39.99

One 3-hour class

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Fast Action Photography

Photographing fast moving subjects requires a unique set of camera skills. Whether it's sports, fast cars, birds in flight, or kids at play, we can help you overcome the hurdles and fine tune your skills for great pictures.

You'll learn easy-to-use techniques on controlling your camera shutter’s to freeze action as well as creating motion blur for more creative impact. We’ll tackle the challenges of focusing on moving subjects. You’ll sharpen your skills in a hands-on demonstration of handling indoor and outdoor lighting challenges. And we'll also discuss how to compose images for a greater impact. We recommend an interchangeable-lens camera for this class.

Cost: $39.99

One 3-hour class

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The Art of Photography

Start seeing the world around you through the lens in your camera. This class will take you through a series of exercises to help you develop your natural artistic eye and improve the overall quality of your photographs. Gain a better understanding of how to use leading lines and the rule of thirds to give your photographs greater impact. Inspiration from the instructor’s personal work and important photographers of the past and present will show how traditional design and composition concepts can be applied to your own photography and help you grow as an artist.

Cost: $39.99

One 3-hour class

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The Art of Light

This class is all about helping you understand how your camera "sees" light. With that knowledge you'll be more confident in being able to control how your images look. You’ll learn metering concepts, how to handle difficult lighting conditions, and how to read a scene to create dramatic images. We'll also talk about how the time of day can affect the color of light and the tones and texture of your subject. Learn how to use that to your advantage for capturing the ultimate detail in your photos!

Cost: $39.99

One 3-hour class

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Creative Posing Techniques

Do you enjoy taking portraits but struggle with posing your subject? In this hands-on workshop, we’ll share with you some tried and true techniques to help you understand what makes for a good pose. We’ll review traditional ideas like the proper way to pose for male vs. female subjects and how to work with couples, as well as some more modern approaches to create a distinctive look for your portraits. Join us and learn from an experienced pro how to pose people for great looking portraits that you (and your subjects!) will love.

Cost: $79.99

One 3-hour class

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Macro Photography Workshop

Discover the incredible world of macro photography. In this workshop you’ll learn how to handle the challenges of shooting small objects, whether they’re coins, collectables, or flowers. You’ll be better able to capture the fine details with amazing sharpness, and gain a proper understanding of lighting and exposure for macro photography. Learn the differences and advantages of different macro lenses, and explore the options for lighting these tiny subjects for maximum detail.

Cost: $79.99

One 3-hour class

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Kids Photo Camp!

Digital Photography Class for Kids

Looking for something for the kids to do during summer break? How about a camp designed to get your kids excited about photography. This three-day kids photo camp will get your child started with the basics of handling a camera and understanding basic camera features. We'll cover simple composition tips and basic people photography skills to help them capture the people and things important in their life. Then they'll put into practice what we cover in class with real shooting assignments indoors and out (weather permitting). After some creative in class and homework assignments, they'll present what they've learned with a fun take-home project.

Cost: $49.99

Ages 8 to 12

Four 1½-hour sessions, Monday thru Thursday

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Teen Photo School

Photography gives us a way to share our own unique vision of the world. Join us for this 4-session hands-on workshop especially for younger photographers, and learn skills that can make your camera a more powerful tool for self-expression. With fun hands-on exercises in class, and projects to complete on your own between sessions, you’ll learn about key concepts, including:

• How to see and work with the light
• Explore composition to develop a more artistic eye and create more powerful photographs
• Understand exposure for more creative pictures, controlling depth of field, and freezing or blurring motion.
• How to adjust white balance for accurate color, or use color balance for creative effect
• How lenses “see” and how to use specific focal lengths to your creative advantage

By the time we’re done you’ll have a better understanding of your camera, a better eye for great pictures, and the skills to capture photos that mean the most to you.

Cost: $59.99

Ages 13 to 18

Four 1½ hour sessions

Class is limited to 12 students