Classes

Date: Sunday, May 31, 1:00PM-3:30PM Location: Museum of Natural History Class fee: $69 This is a class is for those who have familiarity with their camera though a Basics or Introductory class and are now ready to do some guided shooting. After a short review of ISO, Shutter, and Aperture functions we'll be out photographing and putting these capabilities into practice. Our locations will include the architecture and grounds of the Mall and the National Gallery sculpture garden. Weather permitting we'll do most of our shooting outdoors, but if inclement weather applies, we'll work indoors or under cover.

Dates: Thursday June 4, 11, 25 from 7:00PM-9:30PM (no class June 18) Location: McLean, VA (Tyson's Corner) Class fee: $169 Get out of Auto Mode in the very first class and continue on from there. Learn how to set features such as ISO, shutter speed and aperture to make the pictures that you want to make. You will gain confidence and control over your camera's functions. The class is designed for users of digital SLRs and mirrorless cameras with shutter, aperture and manual settings.

Date: Saturday, June 6, 9:30AM-4:30PM Location: McLean, VA Class Fee: $189 The tradition of black and white photography extends back to the time when the materials dictated the possibilities. But in the era of color and digital techniques, the possibilities for black and white have never been better. With the intuitive editing found in Lightroom, the options for converting color into the beautiful tones of black and white offer fine control and expressive possibilities. And the mechanics are quite logical and easy to follow. Black and white prints can be objects of great beauty, so we'll make prints and discuss some of the contemporary materials that are available for black and white printmaking. You'll come away with an excellent understanding of what makes an expressive black and white photograph and how to craft it in Lightroom.

Date: Saturday, June 13, 9:00AM-4:30PM Location: McLean, VA Class Fee: $169 Adobe Lightroom is now the most important software used for organizing and editing images. It is appropriate for all photographers, amateur or professional, and is very easy to use. In this one-day class, you will learn how to use Lightroom's Library and Develop modules to organize and edit your files. We'll build a systematic approach to using Lightroom with easy step-by-step procedures to follow. With Lightroom, you'll have your photo library at your fingertips and will be producing even better-looking pictures.