Tuesdays from September 14 to October 19, 2010 / 7:00-9:00 PM FULL
Thursdays from September 30 to November 4, 2010 / 7:00-9:00 PM

This 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.

Learn 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! This course is perfect for you if:

• You’re just getting started with photography.
• You’re moving from film to digital photography and want to build on the skills you’ve already got.
• You have some experience and want to keep learning and improving your abilities.

Each week we will start off with a group critique of the previous session’s assignment, so you get feedback from not only your instructor but also your peers. You’ll leave the session with an assignment so that you can practice what we preach.

Your course fee includes class notes, so that you can study and refer to them later, without worrying about forgetting what you’ve learned in class.

Course Outline

Week One	Know your camera
Week Two	Exposure Triangle
Week Three	Lighting – Portraiture
Week Four	Composition
Week Five	Business and Legal Issues
Week Six	Digital Workflow

Equipment

All participants must have a DSLR camera with manual controls for shutter speed and aperture. Please note that this course will teach you about the functions that all DSLRs have in common, but it’s not possible to point out where every function is found on every camera. It’s important that you use your manual to become familiar with the specific controls for your camera.

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