3-hour Digital Photography Workshops
Only $35 each!

Basic Concepts will cover photography essentials such as exposure systems, metering systems and composition as it applies to different types of photographic situations. This is a great opportunity to improve your photography one class at a time. The workshops explore your specific camera to introduce you to menus, file formats, ISO (the digital version of film-speed) and care of your new digital camera.

Digital Photo Classes  8 weeks long

Single Lens Reflex camera needed for all except PH165.
All courses emphasize individual assignments with follow-up evaluations in class. Limited use of black and white darkroom is included in tuition except for classes PH142, PH147, PH148, PH165.

PH147 Digital Photography I
Instructor: Rick Lang
Monday, 7:45 –9:45 p.m. Studio 3
Tuesday, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Studio 3
Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 HC
Monday 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Studio 3 SOLD OUT
Learn the basics of digital photography. Topics include resolution, digital controls, composition, lighting, and lens use, enabling you to make better photos.
Members $185 • Non-Members $205

PH148 Digital Photography II
Instructor: Rick Lang
Tuesday, 7:45–9:45 p.m. Studio 3* CANCELLED
Thursday, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Studio 3*
Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 HC CANCELLED
Students delve deeper into composition, lighting, flash, and special equipment. Manipulating images for printing or posting online are covered. Prereq: Digital Photo I or similar experience.
Members $185 • Non-Members $205

PH258 Basic Photoshop for Photographers
Instructor: Jon Manchester
Thursday 7:00–9:00 p.m. Heritage Center
Learn Photoshop CS3 functions used by most photographers. Topics include levels, filters, curves, image size, layers and myriad other functions of the program. Class will be held in our new, fully-equipped digital classroom with nine work stations and is limited to nine students. Prereq: Digital Photo II or similar experience.
Members $200 • Non-Members $220

PH261 Practical Photoshop
Instructor: Jon Manchester
Tuesday 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. CANCELLED
Students will put to practice what they learned in Basic Photoshop in this supervised lab. The instructor will give individual help to students with their images and each week there will be a lecture or demo on an advanced application. Students will have a hands on opportunity to learn about the workflow involved in printing photographs.
Members $205 • Non-Members $225

Digital or Film Photo Classes

PH246 Flash Photography SOLD OUT
Instructor: Betsy Hanson
Thursday, 7:45–9:45 p.m. Studio 5
Learn to mix flash with available light, bounce flash, use of TTL metering system, and special effects. Students will learn to become more comfortable working with their external flash. Four-week class begins June 18.
Prereq: Photo II or similar experience.
Members $120 • Non-Members $140

PH250 Night Photography
Instructor: Betsy Hanson
Four-week class begins July 16th.
Thursday, 7:45–9:45 p.m. Studio 5
Learn to make successful photos in low-light situations. ISO speed, timed exposures, and metering low-light areas are covered. Creative use of white balance will also be covered, along with issues of noise reduction. Prereq: Photo II or similar exp.
Members $120 • Non-Members $140

PH345 Art of Photographing People
Instructor: Linda Carpenter
Tuesday, 7:00–9:00 p.m. Heritage Center
Three projects (portrait of a family member, self portrait and “street” photography) are used to develop emotional content and composition skills to create photos with rich imagery, drama and aesthetic appeal. Emphasis on black-&-white photography, but students can work in color or use digital technology. Prereq: PH144, Photo III or similar experience.
Members $205 • Non-Members $225

PH244 The Cultural Landscape CANCELLED
Instructor: Peter Schreyer
Monday 7:00–9:00 p.m. Heritage Center
Through history, theory, and practical application, students study the man-made landscape using black and white, color or digital. The cultural landscape is presented as an exploration of our daily environment including social landscapes, architecture and interior spaces. Student must be available for two late afternoon and Saturday morning field trips. Prereq: Digital Photo II or Continuing Film Photography.
Members $200 • Non-Members $220

PH358 Nature Photography
Instructor: Milton Heiberg
Tuesday 7:30–9:30 p.m. Studio 5
Saturday Field Trips: 6/27, 7/5, 7/11 & 725
Learn skills to improve your nature photography. Subjects include approaching and photographing wildlife, flash and close-ups. Students practice their new skills on four Saturday field trips. Prereq: Photo II or similar experience.
Members $205 • Non-Members $225

Film Photo Class

PH142 Intro to Film Photography
Instructor: Jon Manchester
Monday, 7:30–9:30 p.m. Studio 5
Gain a thorough understanding of all 35mm SLR camera controls, exposure, basic composition, depth of field, film, equipment (lenses, zooms, and flashes) and the importance of light. Class includes an introduction to the black & white darkroom.
Members $185 • Non-Members $205

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