Digital Photography Classes

dedicated to making you look like "the pro"

Class Contents

For those unable to attend our workshops we also include the audio-video training CD for the "Basic Camera Workshop", "Computer-Photo Software Work Shop" and "Digital SLR Work Shop".

Class curriculum is designed for business and personal use.

Private lessons avaiable for $60 per hour 2 hour min.

Customized group training's available for realtors, insurance agents, medical and dental professionals, law enforcement, architects, small business operators and anyone possessing a desire to use Digital photography for business or personal use.

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How to Use Your Digital Camera

Basic Digital Camera Workshop

Description: A very basic class based on the needs of the students.

Learn about the parts of your digital camera and how they work together to

improve your picture taking.

Bring your camera to class. Be sure your camera batteries are charged.

For best results please bring your camera manual.

If you do not how to set your digital camera for the following items please come to class ½ hour early.

Macro

Fill in flash, and flash off

Exposure compensation

The first part of the class consist of a Power Point presentation demonstrating techniques needed

to get the most out of your camera. In the second half of we you will be using your camera to

take photos and practice the techniques we have discussed. (I will have backdrops and subjects set up

in the class room.)

Digital Photography Software-Computer Class

Have fun while you master technology and learn to use your digital camera image files

effectively. Lecture/demo includes , terminology, software principles, image downloading

and organization, printing and e-mailing

digital images. Learn from a pro and develop your digital imaging skills. Instructional

CD available for additional fee.

Topics covered are:

Computer Maintenance

File Management

Complete set up and operation of Picasa2 photo software.

How to upload photos to your PC

Resizing images for e-mail ect

Fixing images (Crop, color balance,ect)

Printing

Using photos in other software applications.

E-mail photo's with ease.

Transferring photo's, and other data to CDs

Suggested prerequisite: How to Use your Digital Camera

Intermediate Digital Photography for SLR camera users Class

Now is the time to learn how to get the most out of your Single Lens Reflex digital camera.

Learn to shoot sports, wildlife, portraits, or scenery “Like a Pro” if you understand the basics.

The first part of the class consists of a Power Point presentation demonstrating techniques

needed to get the most out of your camera. The second half you will be using your camera to

take photos and practice the techniques we have discussed.

We will provide assorted lens and accessories to try out on site as well as subjects to demonstrate.

Items covered in this class will include:

Shutter speeds to control motion.

F stops to control depth of field.

Spot metering, and exposure compensation.

Flash Photography & studio lighting.

Different lenses and applications.

Prerequisite: How to Use your Digital Camera

Up coming Work Shops-Classes

Parks & Recreation registertation by phone is available.

All of the workshops are single classes offered on Thursday evenings, or Saturday mornings and afternoon for those taking the intermediate-SLR class. The Digital Pro audio video CD for each class is included.	Basic work shop: Evening class 6-8 PM, Sat. 8:30-10:30 am Computer & Software: Evening 8-9:30 PM Sat: 10:30 am- 12 PM Intermediate: Sat: 1-2:30 PM (prerequisite Basic workshop)
Bend, Oregon Nov. 13th & 15th2008 Bend Parks & Recreation (No phone registration. Online or in office.)	Medford, Oregon, Sept., 25th & 27th, 2008 Sponsors: Parks & Rec-Total Camera phone: 541-774-2400
Beaverton, Oregon Oct. 16th & 18th (Basic also available Thursday 2-4 PM) Tualatin Hills Park & Rec Phone: 503-629-6341	Albany, Oregon Nov. 6th & 8th, 2008 Albany Parks & Rec. Phone: 541-917-7767
Jackson County Sherriffs Department "Crime Scene Photography" June 18th (8-11 AM, or 1-4PM) Medford, OR By Special Invatation Only	Eugene, Oregon Sept. 18th & 20th 2008 Sponsor:River Road Parks & Rec. Phone: 541-688-4052
Salem Police Department "Crime Scene Photography" August 29th, 1-4PM Salem, OR By Special Invatation Only