" Where Photography and Fun are Developed "
Photography Basics
Let us teach you how to “make” a photograph instead of just “taking” a picture. Become familiar with photographic terms and techniques. It doesn’t matter if you use digital or film. Lessons are fun and simple to understand. Assignments will be given after the first four classes to reinforce the principles discussed in class. Learn photography from the people whose motto is “Where photography and fun are developed.” Please bring your camera that has the ability to control aperture and shutter (exposure) settings and the instruction book (if available) to class.
What Will Your Digital SLR Do?
Learn about the functions and menus on your Nikon or Canon camera. Learn what the camera can do and how to get it to do what you want.
Photoshop 101
This class will go through the basics from opening an image and basic corrections all the way to storage and organization options. Minor image corrections will be covered. Photoshop Elements will be used in this demonstration
Photoshop 201
In this class you will learn how to use layers to change backgrounds, smooth skin and make other creative changes to your images. Adobe CS5 will be used for demonstration purposes in this class.
Depth of Field
Learn how to make your photos look different and more exciting. When and how do you use the three different methods of controlling depth of field? What effect will using this have on my images?
Stop Action!
How can the shutter speed, iso and hand holding your camera affect your images? Learn the many methods of controlling the action side of photography. How do you take better action shots inside and out? We will talk about daily action and sports action.
Fundamentals of Lighting with Gregg Hejna
Learn about the most important aspect of photography from a seasoned professional photographer. All aspects of light will be covered from available light to the use of flash and additional light sources. Participants will need to provide a DSLR and removable TTL flash.
5 Week course
Classes will be held at:
Gregg Hejna Studio and Gallery
107 Main Street Parkville
Parkville, Mo. 64152
Photography Classes