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Want to get your camera off of automatic? Hybrid Photo 101 is a comprehensive four week course designed to help you understand aperture and shutter speeds,camera settings, photo composition, and lighting.The buttons and dials look intimidating on many cameras. This class is designed to break them down in a logical sequence to help you get your brain around how they all work. You might even be able to better understand your camera manual when you are done! Whether you are trying to take better family photos or want to take your photography to the next level, you've got to be able to control your camera. This is the class for you! You will even be able to understand the "Professional" mode on you phone camera to get better phone photos!
This is a 4 week course taught by a working professional photojournalist with years of experience. Demonstrations in class and weekly photography assignments will help participants gain a better working knowledge of how to make better pictures. Each class is devoted perfecting your camera operation and improving the way you take photo and allows for time to answer individual questions. (see topics below).
Classes meets online one night per week with one face to face (socially distant) class to help with learning
Here's what you will learn;
Week 1. The first class is an introduction to the buttons and dials on your camera and how they work, some "should haves" for your camera bag, and your first photo assignment.
Week 2. This is THE most important class. Learning and understanding exposure is the key to better and creative photography. Take your camera off “auto” by learning shutter speeds, apertures (f-stops), and ISO. Also learn the meaning and use of depth of field.
Week 3. We will discuss white balance, composition and what makes a good photograph. This class includes ideas for composing better portraits, artistic shots, nature and landscape photos. You will also learn about different lenses, what they do, and what you need for great shots.
Week 4. The last class is an introduction to the digital darkroom (Photoshop). Learn cropping, red eye removal, and some artistic applications of several types of editing software. You will also learn how to do much of it for free!
Cost for 4 week class is $149.00
To register for the Photo 101 class click here
While many people have enjoyed this class with a point and shoot camera, an SLR or mirrorless camera will better complement the lessons.
CLASSES ARE TAUGHT ON GOOGLE MEET. PARTICIPANTS NEED TO HAVE A STRONG INTERNET CONNECTION, A WEBCAM, AND THE KNOWLEDGE TO USE THEM.
For information on other Tampa photography classes, digital photography classes, and Tampa photography workshops feel free to call me or look under the Tampa Photography Classes section. I also give private individual lessons on camera operation and making better photographs and would love to work with you one on one to make you a better photographer. Questions? 813-786-7780. See you in class!
Chip Weiner is an award winning photojournalist and food photographer in Tampa. He has been a photography instructor for 10 years.
