Learn the basics of taking better pictures of family, vacations, candids, portraits and landscapes. Sessions will include instruction in the basic principles of film and digital picture taking. Special emphasis will be given to learning how your equipment works and how to get the most out of the features of your camera. Important topics covered will be photographic composition, exposure control, flash photography and film and digital media types. Students should have a camera with manually adjustable capabilities. This course is a prerequisite for Digital Photography - Level I and Intermediate Photography

Instructor: Richard Wallis
Sessions: 5
Fee: $64
Course: #20301
Date/Time: June 25 - July 30 (No class 7/2), Wed, 6:30 - 8:30 pm

This course is designed for the person who has already acquired some basic knowledge in photography. The course will further expand your abilities in composition, design, lighting, camera technique, flash and macro photography. In addition, we will work with such things as lens choice, depth of field, evaluation/editing and basic photo manipulation. All these principles apply to all types of photography, whether you are using film or digital capture. We will spend the last evening in the studio. Students should have a camera and a basic knowledge of its functions.

Instructor: Danny Izzo
Sessions: 6
Fee: $72
Course: #20302
Date/Time: June 17 - Aug 5 (No class 7/1 & 7/22), Tues, 7 - 9 pm

Unable to get those photos to display or print correctly? This course can help you! Learn the art of digital picture taking including working with your camera, controls, and resolution. You will be introduced to the different types of output and uses as well as building a digital library. The last 2 sessions will be conducted in a computer lab to facilitate hands-on instruction with opening and saving different file types, evaluating digital images, as well as editing and adjusting digital files. Must be familiar with the mouse and keyboard, opening and closing programs and managing files and folders. Prerequisite - Basics of Photography.

Instructor: Kevin Leigh
Session: 5
Fee: $87
Course: #21320
Date/Time: July 9 - 24 (No class 7/23), Wed & Thurs, 6:30 - 8:30 pm

This course is for students who seek a deeper understanding of digital photography. Learn the strengths and drawbacks of each shooting mode, exposure, using histograms, fill flash to even range-of-light problems, and the highlight feature. Students will be given assignments and will review in class, while getting further hands-on experience using Adobe Photoshop to enhance and correct images. Participants should be comfortable with using their digital camera in at least two (2) of these shooting situations: scenic, portrait, sports, action, macro, or architectural. Students will benefit most if their cameras have capacity to operate in manual mode; have user adjustable white balances; a user adjustable ISO; and user adjustable flash output. Students should be comfortable downloading and moving digital files. Basic knowledge of an image adjustment program (e.g.: Picture It!; Photoshop/ Elements/ LT; Microsoft Photo Editor; Jasic Photo Editor; etc.) will enhance student success. Prerequisite - Digital Photography - Level I

Instructor: Joseph H.Pons
Sessions: 4
Fee: $94
Course: #21606
Date/Time: Aug 19 - 28, Tues & Thurs, 6:30 - 9 pm

The techniques of studio and location photography are fully explored. Classes take place in an operating photography studio. Lighting, from single light to multiple lighting setups, as well as metering light sources, light balance, and light modification are demonstrated and practiced. This is a very hands-on class. We will also explore mixing outdoor light with artificial light. Basic lighting and posing for classic portraiture are covered in depth. Students must provide a camera, a working knowledge of its use and a willingness to work in a group. Students should also have knowledge of how apertures and shutter speeds work and a camera capable of operating on full manual. SLR cameras are best but any camera that can be operated on full manual will suffice.

Instructor: Danny Izzo
Sessions: 10
Fee: $175
Course: #20307
Date/Time: June 19 - Aug 28 (No class 7/3), Thurs, 5:30 - 8 pm