Introduction to Digital Photography Course ($220.00)

Tuesdays from Jan 10 – Feb 13, 2012 / 7:00-9:00 PM Full
Thursdays from February 16 to March 22, 2012 / 7:00-9:00 PM
Mondays from April 16 to May 28, 2012 / 7:00-9:00 PM

dawnThis six-week course takes the mystery out of producing better photos. Tailored for beginner to intermediate photographers, this course teaches you simple techniques for great lighting and composition, and how to get the most out of your equipment.

grasshillLearn the exposure triangle and make great photos regardless of the lighting. Discover how to use depth of field to your advantage in creating interesting and exciting photographs. Unearth the mysteries of your histogram. Gain the confidence to stop using your DSLR as a point and shoot, get out of Program/Auto mode. Use those “bells and whistles” to make photos people will “ooh” and “ahh” over. And you don’t have to be a geek to take this course, we take the geek out of photography! …keep reading

Photoshop for Photographers Course ($220.00)

Mondays from Jan 9 – Feb 14, 2012 / 7:00-9:00 PM Full
Tuesdays from April 17 to May 22, 2012 / 7:00-9:00 PM

Photographers of any level can learn how to make their photos shine using Adobe Photoshop. In this six-week, hands-on course, we’ll help you understand the key concepts like layers and masks, and show you how to choose the right tools and successfully apply them to your own images.

compositing_beforecompositeEach week’s session will include a hands-on step-by-step tutorial covering specific tasks and aspects of the software. …keep reading

Intermediate Photography ($320.00)

Sundays  February 5th to March 18th 2012 / 10:00 AM Full
Saturdays (some Sundays)  April 14  to June 2, 2012 / 10:00 AM

This seven week course is strictly limited to eight students consisting of four classes and three field trips. The small group ensures personal attention and access to models. (Models will be supplied.)  The focus is on hands on practice of knowledge you’ve gained in the classroom and to help you create portfolio quality photographs. You must have taken an introductory course to be eligible to register for this course.

Class One

  • Review
  • Evaluation and critique of assignment one given prior to the start of the course.
  • Discussion of portraiture on location

Field Trip One

  • Portraiture on location – use of reflectors and on and off camera flash – how to deal with weather, difficult lighting situations
  • Granville Island with two models. (Four students per model.)

Class Two

  • Evaluation and critique of portraits taken at Granville Island
  • Discussion of studio portraiture

Field Trip Two

  • Portraiture in my studio with a model. Beauty and business head shots (Class will be split into two times so that only four students at a time are in the studio.)

Class Three

  • Evaluation and critique of studio portraits
  • Discussion of landscape and fine art photography

Field Trip Three

  • Landscape/fine art photography at Crescent Beach and Stewart Farm House

Class Four

  • Evaluation and critique of landscape/fine art
  • Discussion of digital workflow and output

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New Intermediate Photography course!

I’m pleased to announce I will be offering a new intermediate photography course this winter. This offering was so anticipated that the first course filled up immediately. A second intermediate photography course is being held this spring. This is a hands on practical photography class for those who want to move past the basics of photography. We welcome students from across the Lower Mainland and Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, including Abbotsford and Chilliwack. We are most closely located to those who live in Langley, Surrey and Delta. Check it out above!

It’s Gift Certificate time!

Stumped for what to give your loved one this Christmas? You can purchase a gift certificate of a photography or Photoshop course! You can purchase your certificate online and you will be emailed a snazzy gift certificate you can print out and give as a gift. Gift giving doesn’t get any easier than that! Purchase your gift certificate here.

Launching new website and a new photo learning opportunity!

Join me (Sheena Wilkie) on a photo walk. A great opportunity to learn a little photography, get some exercise and fresh air, and enjoy the camaraderie of other photographers!

Learn photography in a fun, friendly, and nurturing environment. www.photowalk.ca

Gift Certificates for Birthdays or Christmas!

Yes we can email you a gift certificate that you can print out! Just register and pay for the course you want and we will email you the corresponding gift certificate. If you’re not sure of the recipient’s schedule simply purchase a course and they can register with their gift certificate to the course of their choice. A photography course makes the perfect Christmas gift!