If you’ve been taking photos for a while but you want to take your compositions to another level, this class is for you. You will learn to focus on what you see, and work to make the camera capture your vision. 

The class is a combination of evening class sessions and field trips.  Key to your success will be making a significant commitment to practice between sessions what you have learned. You don’t need a fancy camera for this course, whatever device you have on hand will be just right. 

This course is designed for people who are experienced in taking photos, have a knowledge of the features of their camera and the ability to share their photos. This is an in-person class.

The first step to taking photos is to learn your way around your camera. All the information you need may be in the instruction manual but it’s often easier to work with others to figure out the features, settings and more. 

One of the issues with the transition to digital cameras is that it’s easy to take the photographs, but if you don’t know how to transfer them to other devises so you can share them with others, what’s the point. 

If you would like support, this class is for you! This is an in-person class. 

Make-up date, if needed, 10/16/24

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Make Your Best Shot-An Introduction to Digital Photography  In this one-night class, participants will learn the basics of digital photography - what you should have read in your owner’s manual but didn’t!  

Photography After Dark In this one-night class, we will explore the things you need to know to take successful images after the sun sets and before the sun rises.  This session reviews exposure, how to shoot images in the dark, including the Milky Way and aurora, and how to capture your best photo under just moonlight.  We will review equipment helpful for nighttime photography, including using a cell phone.

These are live online classes using ZOOM. 

A former technical director of television programming for Time Warner Cable, Mike was also the host photographer for the Barefoot Windjammer group in the 90s, where he presented hands-on photography instruction aboard photo-themed cruises in the Caribbean and Panama.

In this one-night class, participants will learn the basics of digital photography - what you should have read in your owner’s manual but didn’t!  

Topics covered include camera settings, understanding exposure and white balance, and tips for making your best shots of various subjects.  It’s a perfect session to attend BEFORE going on a vacation so you can take home your best shots.  We are offering  $5 discount to those who register for both of Mike's online clases.  This is a live online course using ZOOM. 

A former technical director of television programming for Time Warner Cable, Mike was also the host photographer for the Barefoot Windjammer group in the 90s, where he presented hands-on photography instruction aboard photo-themed cruises in the Caribbean and Panama.

If you're a photographer who would like to make a difference in your community, then this meeting might be right for you. Join George Blumenshein to discuss ways to make this happen. He participated in just such a program out west and would like to brainstorm with local folks to explore the possibility of doing the same in our community. Taking portraits of homeless families, and shelter animals looking for placement are examples of projects done elsewhere.  This is an in-person class.

George Blumenschein Sr., a landscape photography veteran with over 20 years of expertise, skillfully captures the world's beauty through his seasoned lens. His images, frozen moments in time, transport viewers to awe-inspiring landscapes, showcasing a deep appreciation for nature's wonders.