Fundamentals of Digital Photography - March 1

This full-day course will help you get better photos from your camera. We will go beyond the “automatic” settings to let you take control of your camera to create the photos you’ve always wanted. This course provides practical advice, in easy to understand language, so you can become a more confident photographer. It is intended for novice to intermediate photographers with a camera that has interchangeable lenses, adjustable shutter speeds and f-stops. See Sign-up form at the bottom of this page for more details. Club members - $50; non-members - $100

Topics covered in this course include:

• Introduction. Bring your camera and instruction book to class.

• Camera familiarization. Individual instruction on all models of cameras.

• Digital camera settings, menus and tips.

• Exposure. Understanding of shutter speeds, f-stops and ISO.

• Lenses and filters.

• Close-up photography techniques and equipment.

• Flash photography techniques, tips, and equipment.

• Tripods. Review of different types, styles, ball heads and monopods.

• Unlock your imagination to make creative photos.

• Night photography made easy, including fireworks.

 Adobe Lightroom Fundamentals - March 8

Lightroom is a powerful photo editing tool with a number of features that make it useful for both professional and hobbyist photographers. Whether a photographer is taking photos of nature for sale or publication or just taking vacation photos, the ability to edit photos quickly and efficiently will greatly improve the quality of their output. See Sign-up form at the bottom of this page for more details. Club members - $50; non-members - $100

Topics covered in this full-day course include:

• Workspace

• Understanding Lightroom catalog

• Organizing your photos

• Workflow

• Keywords

• Importing and exporting

• “Developing” your images

• Global adjustments

• Masking deep dive

• Collections

• Efficiency tips 

Photoshop Digital Photo Editing - March 15

This full-day course explains how to improve your photos on your computer. Explanations and demonstrations will be made using Photoshop. These lessons are applicable to Photoshop Elements as well. The non-technical presentations will help you learn fundamental skills of photo editing. Learn how to improve any photo, fix a problem photo, and turn a good photo into a prize winner. Techniques described are intended to be simple, quick and easy. Some experience with digital photo imaging would be helpful. Laptops are welcome. This course is targeted for novice to intermediate photographers. See Sign-up form at the bottom of this page for more details. Club members - $50; non-members - $100

 Topics covered in this course include:

• Digital photography file types, file management and workflow.

• Introduction to the Photoshop workspace.

• Cropping and sizing.

• Adjusting lighting, contrast and color to make your photos look better.

• Working selectively with only parts of your photo for great results.

• Layers made easy. Understanding and using layers and layer masks to improve your photos.

• Resizing, sharpening and emailing photos.

• Special effects such as black & white, frames, and artistic styles.

• RAW Conversion

Classes at Refuge Hill Church- 5200 Far Hills Ave, Kettering