Digital Photography 101

I would like to thank those that attended the last class.

I know the weather was nasty, but I think everyone had a fun time and learned a lot.

I am currently working on the follow up to this class as per

your and previous class suggestions.

If I do not have a valid email address for you, please drop

me a note with your address so that I can notify you of the date.

(A digital camera is not required.)

Notice: Response for this class has been high and there are a limited number of seats available.

Registrations for the class is on a first come first serve basis. The last six classes sold out.

Class presentation is projected on an 8' diagonal screen with a high resolution LCD projector for easy viewing.

Learn how to be THE photographer in your family that everyone calls upon for family events. Learn to use some of the tips and techniques that the pros use.

This information packed class will show you how to get the most from your camera. Learn how easy it is to use some of your camera's special features that will give your photos that professional look.

From beginners to intermediate users, this class will provide you with the knowledge to make professional photos from your home computer.

Is this what you got?

But this is what you wanted?

With no setting changes made on the camera, you can get the above proper exposure by adding 1 quick, one second step, before taking the shot.

(No flash was used in the above image.)

Look at just some of the items that will be covered

in this information packed class.

Size photos so they will show how you want them to show in e-mail.	Printing multiple and different size photos on the same sheet of expensive photo paper.
Make that annoying shutter delay work for you, not against.	Easy camera features for proper exposure.
Photo retouching in your computer. Including basic image correction *and* how to remove that telephone pole that's growing out of Uncle Elroy's head!	Easily prepare your images so that they will print the size you want.
Proper storage and saving of your precious digital photos.	See and feel some of the special photographic papers that are available.
How to set your printer's settings.	What to do about matching what you see on your monitor to what you get from your printer.
Buying information for cameras and accessories	How to configure the settings on your camera for the best photo possible.
Photo shooting tips that are easy to remember and use.	Why you should use flash in daylight shots.

And MUCH MUCH more in this fun filled solid 4 hour class.

This class is intended to point you in the right direction to begin to take technically correct photographs, importing them into the computer, and then begin to learn how to process those photos in the computer to make true photo quality prints that are indistinguishable from those made in photo labs. Class presentation will make use of Adobe's Photoshop CS3. However, the techniques and methods are applicable to most image editing software discussed in the class.

While not required, if you have a digital camera, bring it and the owners manual. You'll want to try out some of the new tips during break! And if time permits, we'll put your test shots up on the screen for review.
This is a solid 4 hour class. I'm in no hurry to leave and will answer questions as long as necessary after the class. (I have spent as long as 6 hours on one of these. You WILL learn a LOT!)

Please contact me if you have any questions or for more information.

Thank you.

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Student testimonials:

This class went beyond my expectations. G.S.

I learned more today about taking pictures than any other class that I have ever taken. E.W.

This was just what I wanted! L.G.

Absolutely first rate! G.B.

Clear, straightforward and concise. M.D.

Thanks again...loved it and have been talking about it non-stop! S.M.

...it was delivered beautifully. It was excellent. J.M.

The class may be canceled in the unlikely event of failure to attain the minimum registrations or scheduling problems. A personal class for you group is available. Please contact me for a private presentation to your group . T.O. Galloway

Prerequisites: You don't need a digital camera for this class. You should have some basic working knowledge within the Windows environment, such as opening and saving files, creating folders, etc.