Basic DSLR in the Morning Session -
Whether you have a brand new digital SLR or have had one for awhile, this class will help you learn the controls that are common to all brands of these popular cameras.  You will also learn more about general photography as it applies to exposure, flash use, lenses, etc.  Don’t miss this foundational class that will give you the knowledge you need to explore specific areas of photography with your camera.

Intermediate Digital SLR after lunch - 
If you have a good basic understanding of photography but want to know how to use all the features and options of the camera in various real-life shooting situations, this class is for you. We will review the basics and then explore how to get the most out of your DSLR camera. We will also cover lenses, flashes, and other important accessories that you might want to plan for your camera system.

  

Next Level - Part 1
Saturday June 26, 2010 9:00am-4:30pm - Hampton Inn, Pineville
Saturday July 24, 2010 9:00am-4:30pm - Courtyard Marriott, Huntersville
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This workshop is designed to give photographers a complete understanding of digital photography. It is a hands on workshop so bring your camera. The morning session will cover the capturing of images correctly on a DSLR. The afternoon session will be image editing on the computer. You are encouraged to bring a laptop computer so you can work along with us. However, we will also have the images on a projection screen so that you can see each step involved.

In this workshop you will learn:

• How to capture better digital exposures including lighting techniques and really understanding the histogram
• How to control white balance
• The differences between RAW and JPEG and how to make RAW work for you.
• Why consistency is so important
• How to use an image editing software to obtain the best image adjustment in the least period of time
• How to best sharpen your images
• To develop your own workflow

   . . . and get your questions answered!
  
  
  Next Level - Part 2
  Next Class:  Saturday August 28, 2010
  9:00am-4:30pm - Hampton Inn, Pineville
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  This workshop will expand both your shooting skills and help you get the most out of your computer processing.
  
  In this workshop you will learn:

  • Advanced camera techniques for consistent exposure and color
  • How the new features on today’s latest cameras can make your photography
  • better and easier
  • All about RAW shooting and post-processing RAW images
  • Retouching skills on the computer
  • Batch processing a group of images
  • Intermediate color and exposure correction techniques for image processing
  • Working in layers
  • Noise reduction, sharpening, B/W conversion and general workflow tricks
  • Learn how to think like a professional when needing to make decisions on the spot.

   . . . and get your questions answered!

  
  Next Level - Part 3 
  Class not currently scheduled, please check back or Contact Brian for information about individual instruction on Light Room.
  
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  This workshop will help you to become comfortable working in Adobe Light Room or similar software learning to create a professional workflow from beginning to end.

• In this workshop you will learn: 

  • How to capture the most consistent exposures possible
  • File management, backup options and file type selection.
  • Brief overview of monitor calibration
  • General layout and system of LightRoom.
  • Must know tools and how to use them in LR
  • How to apply your editing system knowledge to working in this software
  • Hands-on practice editing a batch of files from beginning to end
  • Using Photoshop CS or Elements in conjunction with LightRoom

  . . . and much more