These four sessions will get you up and running with the skills you need to get the most from your camera. Do you feel stuck with automatic settings? This is the class for you! Learn to create better photos more easily, under a wide range of conditions. Each week, we'll take an in-depth look to give you a solid understanding of each concept. From portraits to macro and scenery to sports, this course is guaranteed to improve your pictures!
Save 20% when you purchase all 4 classes together in this bundle!
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Session 1: Understanding Lenses, Aperture, and Depth of Field
Mar. 5, 6:00 - 7:30pm
Learn how to use the aperture of your lens for creative control of the depth of focus in your photographs. We will explore how to adjust the aperture for various effects as well as learn how different focal length lenses affect perspective and depth of field.
Session 2: Understanding Shutter Speed & Motion
Mar. 12, 6:00 - 7:30pm
Learning to control your shutter speeds will let you either freeze the action of a moving subject or add a nice artistic motion blur. We'll explore all the options for shutter speeds and how ISO may help you get the speed you need.
Session 3: Understanding Exposure and Metering
Mar. 19, 6:00 - 7:30pm
The way a camera sees light and calculates exposure is different from the way your eye works. You'll learn how to think like a camera and adjust the exposure to your liking for photos that capture the scene the way you intended, not the way the light meter decided for you. We'll also explore options for adjusting the camera's light meter for more consistent exposures.
Session 4: Color, Flash, & Next steps
Mar. 26, 6:00 - 7:30pm
Learn how the color of light can affect the look of your images and how to work with it for consistent color photographs, or for creative effects. Get started with flash and lighting choices for better pictures in any light. Finally, we'll discuss where to go from here to take the next step with your photos.
Your ticket includes:
- Four 1½-hour online class sessions
- Student guide book (PDF download)
For an extra $20 (that's $5 per session), you can also get a digital download for each class to re-watch whenever you'd like.
