Learn Basics of Digital Photography via Zoom

Jul 16, 2020 - Aug 6, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Category: Workshop

GREAT WAY TO LEARN TO OPERATE YOUR CAMERA BETTER AND HAVE FUN DOING IT.

B-A-S-I-C DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY__A FOUR WEEK WORKSHOP TAUGHT BY WORKING PHOTOJOURNALISTS AND FINE-ART PHOTOGRAPHERS MARC ST. ONGE AND ROBERT FLOYD ON ZOOM.

• Our workshop introduces you to all the necessary gadgets on your camera.
• Come learn how you use them to control the photographs you will create.
• Gain knowledge and confidence to create great images.
• Grab control of your camera's features and expand your creative photographic skills.
• Sign up now. In this workshop you will learn the principles of making better photos.

What makes for a successful photograph?

• The proper exposure, the way we want it.
• Focus on our subject, the way we want it.
• Composition of visual elements, the way we want it.
• Apply those three to create a photograph that successfully expresses your vision.
• Learn to use three camera controls to achieve the exposure you want—aperture, shutter speed, and sensor sensitivity.
• Learn what needs to be in focus and how to achieve it.
• Learn what needs to be out of focus to create a more successful photograph.
• Finally you will learn the strengths of good composition.
• Pull your viewer into your photograph. Give them a tour of your vision.  Make them want to see more.

Every building needs a strong foundation, so does your photography to be structurally sound. 

• This workshop gives you a firm grasp on the mechanics of a successful photograph.
• Acquire insight, as well, into the forces that drive you to be a photographer.
• You will create striking and memorable images in assigned homework...err, homeplay!

Bring questions.

• Email three images before the first class to floyd@floydgallery.com
• We will send you a private link to join our sessions via Zoom.
• Attend with an open mind. Learn on the spot!
• What you will bring out of the sessions: answers, techniques, ideas. 
• A rewarding fun experience awaits you. 
• Limited enrollment. Guaranteed: only five participants maximum.

Here's how we do it (with emailed .pdf handouts) to you before each session:

• 1st session is devoted to the camera and lenses and their controls.
• 2nd session explores the intricacies of exposure to improve your images.
• 3rd session shares tips and techniques to control you focus to enhance your photos.
• 4th session is a journey into many, many 'rules' and journeys to focus your seeing.

NEW Dates: We meet Thursday evenings via Zoom: July 16, 23, 30; August 6 ~  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

The Robert Floyd Gallery and Learning Center guarantees 100% satisfaction.

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Testimonials from participants:

“A wonderful first class last night.  Looking forward to each upcoming week.  Last night was both technique and inspiration!  Great!__Dawn S, Easthampton

"I found the course to be informative, interactive, and most interesting!  Marc is a great instructor with a wonderful manner.  I learned all I was hoping to be able to accomplish and more.  Thank you for offering the class.  I found it very worthwhile!__Lynne P, Northampton

"The more I learn, the more I see how I can improve my images."__Lynn S, Monson

"Really appreciate the time you took to answer my questions and relay your observations."_Marie M, Chicopee