Learn Basics of Digital Photography via Zoom. Fun.

Nov 12, 2020 - Dec 10, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Category: Workshop

B-A-S-I-C DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY~4 SESSION 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.

Here's more of what we offer you:

• 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.

Lots of Value for you:

• 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 your 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: November 12, 19; December 3, 10 ~  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