Photography 101 CLASS
Want to get your camera off of auotmatic? Photo 101 is a comprehensive five 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!
Demonstrations in class and weekly photography assignments will help participants gain a better working knowledge of how to make better pictures. Each class will consist of time devoted to one aspect of photography and one aspect of technology related to photography (see topics below). You can learn artistic, commercial, and practical uses for your camera. Classes meet one night per week and are taught at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, 400 N. Ashley Drive Tampa, FL 33602 at the corner of Ashley Street and Kennedy Boulevard. Cost for 5 week class: Members $120, Non-Members $150.00
The next class is scheduled on Tuesdays from 7:00 - 9:00 August 6-September 3, 2013
To register for classes click HERE or call the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts at 813-221-2222,
Photography 101 Classes for 2013 are scheduled on Tuesdays as follows:
June 25 - July 23 FULL
August 6-September 3
September 17-October 15
October 29-November 26
Course Content
Week 1. The first class is an introduction to camera 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 and apertures (f-stops) 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. Introduction to lighting with a flash. Understanding on and off camera lighting methods is a huge step in getting great photographs. This is a very important class where we explore what camera settings control different types of light. Almost everybody needs to know how to use alternative light sources (including your flash) without blowing out the subject or under exposing. Quality, softness and intensity of light really matter! Less expensive yet effective lighting alternatives will be demonstrated.
week 5. The last class ia 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!
While many people have enjoyed this class with a point and shoot camera, an SLR or mirroless camera will better compliment the lessons. CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED.
Tampa Photography Classes include a range of beginner and intermediate instruction. To see a full list of avialable classes click here. If you don't see the class you are looking for please shoot me an email through my info page. See you in class!