A Photo Experience by James Corwin Johnson

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY -Series I

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Digital Photography - Series I
4021 Clark Rd. Sarasota, FL
$160.00
Studio:  941-799-2404
7-14-21-28    6pm to 8pm
6-13-20-27   10am to Noon
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The Basics

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Photography Basics:
  • camera
  • lenses
  • lighting
  • location
  • subject

It does not matter if you are a beginner or just want to review those all important basics. This 4 week course will have you ready to go out a capture exciting images. 

Session One: The camera, Preset and Program Modes

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Week 1 -  Understanding digital photography has never been easier! This class provides an overview of digital photography camera operation, designed to simplify your understanding, of how the camera works including: Full automatic, (believe it or not most people do not know how to properly use the auto modes)The Program modes, program modes are just like automatic, except they offer the photographer more control. Learn the techniques, that determine which mode to choose, and why. This class will also cover: The ISO, Metering Modes, White Balance, Picture                                                            Styles and more.

Topics include: 1. The Camera, 2. Understanding Photography, 3. Focus, 4, Shutter Speeds, 5. Presets and Program Modes.

Session Two: Exposure & Histograms

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Week 2 - This class is designed to simplify your understanding, of how the camera thinks, and sees. Learn the process of how to read your meter, and control your exposure. The Histogram is a graph of your exposure, and is used throughout the digital imaging process. Learning how  achieving proper exposure is the key for producing quality images.

Session Three: The Art of Seeing the Light, Composition

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Week 3 - Photography is all about the light. Learning how to see your subject, in relation to the background, determine your camera position. The uses of flash, reflectors, and the introduction of other light sources, are presented to demonstrate, how to improve image quality beyond the limitations of your camera.  In addition we will focus on composition - what goes into a great photography.

Session Four: Photoshop

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Neon Photoshop technique
Week 4 - Learn time saving tips on downloading, Saving, Sizing, Sending and posting your pictures.
This class will demonstrate what to do with your digital images. The class will feature Photoshop & Elements, as the applications for filing, processing and sizing you images for a particular use. Other photo applications will be discussed.

At PHOTO EXPERIENCE we follow a proven method of teaching known commonly as 
I DO- Demonstration
WE DO- Do it Together
YOU DO- Independent Practice