$270.00
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GIFT Certificate Info
How often are classes available? Two sets of the Beginner Classes (PHOTO1, PHOTO2, PHOTO3) are held each month, while the Editing Classes (Editing Photoshop & Lightroom) are held once per month.
How will I receive the gift certificate? You will receive your printable Photography Class gift certificate via email. Include a personalized message on the gift certificate. Make sure to check your spam folder, in case you don’t find the gift certificate in your inbox!
When do Gift Certificates Expire? Gift certificates expire 2 years after purchase.
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PHOTO1 The Basics
| Class Information | |
| DAYTIME CLASS | 10:00am – 12:30pm |
| EVENING CLASS | 6:00pm – 8:30pm |
| WHERE | 807 Rochow, 77019 |
| CLASS SIZE (MAX) | 20 students per class (reduced to 12 students due to COVID-19) |
| SUGGESTED PREREQUISITE | None |
| WHAT TO BRING | Camera, lenses, pen & paper |
| PHOTO1 The Basics – Description |
| This is a one-day 2 1/2-hour class teaching you to no longer use Automatic. Instead, you will learn how to use the “Aperture Priority” and “Shutter Priority” modes. These modes give you a wide range of control over your pictures without the difficulties of shooting on Manual. This is why we don’t teach Manual photography at the beginner stage.. “Priority” modes are extremely versatile, less work-intensive and less confusing to start with. Manual photography can involve mathematical calculations, which we feel is too big of a leap forward when starting your photographic education. In fact, there are many cases where using Priority Modes is the preferred method of shooting. The goal of the PHOTO1 The Basics photography class is to begin understanding your camera, and its settings for crafting your pictures. From this class, you will begin using your camera for what it’s really worth. You will also learn about lenses and what to look for when purchasing camera equipment. Topics Covered:
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PHOTO2 Techniques
| Class Information | |
| DAYTIME CLASS | 10:00am – 12:30pm |
| EVENING CLASS | 6:00pm – 8:30pm |
| WHERE | 807 Rochow, 77019 |
| CLASS SIZE (MAX) | 20 students per class (reduced to 12 students due to COVID-19) |
| SUGGESTED PREREQUISITE | PHOTO1 The Basics |
| WHAT TO BRING | Camera, lenses, pen & paper |
| PHOTO2 Techniques – Description |
| This is a one-day 2 1/2-hour class that teaches you the most useful settings in your camera menu. We like to call theses settings “Secondary Functions”. Secondary Functions allow you to tweak your camera’s performance for focusing, fast action & motion, creative portraits and coloration. Knowing these settings helps you optimize your camera to ease frustrations and difficulties…that way you can capture the perfect moment at the right time. You will also learn about functions that help you fine tune your images. Photographers typically spend more time in front of a computer than behind the camera. Getting it right in the camera is helpful in shortening the length of time you spend editing pictures at your computer. The goal of this class is for you to master your camera’s controls so you and your camera can work together in harmony. Topics Covered:
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PHOTO3 Perfection
| Class Information | |
| DAYTIME CLASS | 10:00am – 12:30pm |
| EVENING CLASS | 6:00pm – 8:30pm |
| WHERE | 807 Rochow, 77019 |
| CLASS SIZE (MAX) | 20 students per class (reduced to 12 students due to COVID-19) |
| SUGGESTED PREREQUISITE | PHOTO1 The Basics PHOTO2 Techniques |
| WHAT TO BRING | Camera, lenses, pen & paper |
| PHOTO3 Perfection – Description |
| This is a one-day 2 1/2-hour class that focuses on using your camera’s flash to enhance lighting in your pictures. Learn to overcome the greatest difficulties in photography which is dark/indoor lighting. Also learn to produce soft, natural looking light rather than the harshness you are accustomed to seeing from your flash. Everything you learn applies to your camera’s built-in flash as well as an external flash attachment. However, one small portion of this class shows you the one thing an external flash attachment can do that the built-in flash cannot. This short portion of the class will make you drool for an external flash if you don’t already own one. Don’t run out and purchase an external flash for this class because we will talk about what you should think about when purchasing flash equipment. The Goal of this class is to understand how to use your camera’s flash and flash settings for beautiful lighting for dark/indoor as well as daytime photography. Topics Covered:
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Recommended Cameras for Classes
| CANON | NIKON | SONY |
| Canon DSLR Cameras | Nikon DSLR Cameras | Sony DSLR Cameras |
| XT, XTi, Xs, Xsi T1, T2, T2i, T3, T3i, T4, T4i, T5, T5i, T6, T6i, T7, T7i, T8, T81, SL1, SL2, SL3 | D40, D40x, D50, D60, D3000, D3100, D3200, D3300, D3400, D3500, D5000, D5100, D5200, D5300, D5500, D5600, D5700 | a33, a35, a37, a37K, a55, a57, a65, a70, a77, a99, a100, a200, a230, a290, a330, a350, a380, a450, a500, a550, a560, a580, a700, a850, a900, a3000 |
| Canon Pro Series DSLR Cameras | Nikon Pro Series DSLR Cameras | Sony Mirrorless Cameras |
| 10D, 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D, 60D, 60Da, 70D, 80D, 90D, 6D, 7D, 5D, 5D, MarkII, 5D Mark III, 5D Mark IV | D70, D70s, D80, D90, D7000, D7100, D7200, D7300, D7500, D100, D200, D300, D300s, D500, D610, D700, D750, D800, D800E, D810, D850, D3 | NEX-3, NEX-C3, NEC-C3K, NEX-F3, NEX-5, NEX-5N, NEX-5R, NEX-6, NEX-7, RX-100, a7, a7S, a7R, a5000, a5100, a6000, a6300, a6500, a6700, A7, A7r, A7ii, A7iii, A7c |
| Canon Mirrorless Series | Nikon Mirrorless Cameras | |
| EOS M, R, RP, RA, R5 | 1, 1J1, 1J2, 1J3, 1J4, V1, V2, R, AW1, 1S1, 1S2, Z, Z7 |
- PHOTO1 The Basics
- PHOTO2 Techniques
- PHOTO3 Perfection
MEMBERS receive 50% OFF of all Excursions
By becoming a member you receive 50% off Photo Excursions. Excursions are a great way to practice with Lead Instructor, Lana Kelley assisting you. There is no better way to learn photography than to use your knowledge.
This is where you receive the coaching and support to improve your photographic skills. Join us each month for photography excursions where we take pictures together “on- location”. Providing you with continuing hands-on education outside of the classroom. A great way to meet new people with an interest in photography.
