History of Photography

Digital Camera Settings Each settings on your camera provides a world of potential for bettering your images. Whether you use a DSLR or a point and shoot, there are tons of tricks that you may be missing out on. We'll explore settings such as exposure compensation and various presets that can turn a regular image into a special one. Our knowledgeable...

Do you want to learn to take amazing pictures with your iPhone and create colorful, breathtaking photos? Join us for this 2-hour iPhone photography class and make the most of your iOS device. You will no longer have to worry about blurry or boring photos. Everyone will be asking you to take theirs! In this class you will learn: Focusing How...

This 3-week course helps students improve the way they compose/frame an image. They will explore by, following useful composition guidelines that will help their creativity & understand the importance of surveying how to approach a scene before we photograph it. This class has been designed to present the students with visuals and understand...

Composition is the arrangement of pattern, symmetry, texture, depth of field, and lines. Each week, you will learn ways to include each of these elements. Each class is devoted to one of the elements in depth. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts. This class will be taught online via Zoom. Registered students...

Adobe Lightroom is a comprehensive application that allows you to organize, optimize and share your photography. This course will introduce the fundamentals of a Lightroom workflow. Learn to properly import photos into the library, develop and edit photos, and share photos using social media, web pages and photo printing.  We will also look at...

What makes a great landscape image? Why do some images grab our attention and others fade? Learn what you need to know to take your landscape photography to the next level. Requirements: Camera

Improve and enhance your photographs with Photoshop. Get hands-on practice in cropping, burning and dodging, color correction, retouching, noise reduction, sharpening and color management. Mac/Windows users welcome. Click HERE for the instructor's requirements.

Did you buy a new camera recently? This workshop will help you set up your camera and learn basic operations.  Please have your digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera, mirrorless camera, or advanced point-and-shoot camera on hand. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your...

Composition is one of the things photographers are constantly looking to improve. After the success we've had with our Composition & Creative Photography 1 class and the incredible progress we've seen in student’s work, we have decided to create a second part to Composition & Creative Photography. In this class we will build on what you...

The much-heralded death of analog has not actually taken place; instead, a remarkable process of reinvention has occurred, in which the threat of extinction itself has led to new avenues of exploration. Rather than engaging in the old “analog vs. digital” debate, in which one is found to be superior to the other; we will take a more holistic...

Three Saturdays, March 13, 27, April 10, 2021, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.: Attend live sessions online. Two Sats., March 20 and April 3, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.: Attend sessions on-site at Thornhill Picnic Shelter, P-21 Move beyond shooting in automatic and learn to use your digital SLR camera to capture beautiful nature images. This five-session course includes...

This advanced class will further your knowledge of selections and layers, allowing for photo enhancement and manipulation. Projects include black-and-white with color accents, old photo restoration, and abstract art creation.  Requirements for the course are a laptop computer with a current version of Adobe Photoshop installed and a digital...

Flowers, foliage, fruits, and vegetables have long fascinated photographers and are especially good subjects for a small home studio. We’ll explore ways to work in small spaces with limited equipment and materials. Learn how to see and alter natural light, work with affordable continuous studio lights, choose appropriate lenses, and compose for...

This is a 1 hr Zoom class. I will review composition guidelines and give an exercise. It is asked that you submit 1-2 images you're not happy with so that I can help you see how to take it differently. This class is for students who want to understand composition better or for those who like/don't like a photo but don't know why.  Smartphone/tablet...

Using your smartphone, this class is perfect for you. You'll be attending your class with your instructor LIVE, just like in your real-life class. Are you missing out on great photo opportunities? The camera that's always in your pocket lets you capture the big events as well as the precious small moments. Learn to make your phone snapshots into inspired...

You’ve heard that well-worn phrase, “Photography is all about light,” right?  But what happens when the sun goes down, and your light sources are diminished, or different?  If you’re eager to learn how to take stunning shots after dark, using only artificial lighting, moonlight, or starlight, this course is for you! Don’t let...

Yes, that iPhone that you have in your pocket has a great camera! But have you ever wondered how much more you can do with it? Today's smart phones are much more than a "point and shoot camera". Why not take full advantage of it? These classes will teach you how to maximize the potential of these devices and what you can do with some of its most popular...

Still life Styling and Photography with Heirloom Objects, Ephemera & Flea Market Finds Vintage objects have stories to tell. Whether they belonged to a special family member or were found at a flea market they can be arranged into meaningful compositions that recall another time and place. We'll discuss the art of storytelling through still...

Manual Mode Seminar Did you know? Now iPhones and latest smartphones have Manual Mode! Find out all that can be done with Manual Mode beyond Bokeh background blur. No need to be afraid of the “M” on your camera anymore! With "M" mode you are able to unleash the full potential of your camera's technical ability and do amazing effects!. ...

Learn about the principles of photography and how to use your camera controls for creative expression. This accelerated class will help you understand how shutter speed, aperture, and ISO work together to convey mood and motion in a photo and how focal length affects how the camera sees space. We will explore manual and automatic metering options and...