I got a new Digital SLR, Now how Do I use it?

What are all the buttons for?

How do I know if its a good picture?

What do I shoot? How do I shoot it?

Learn how to shoot, Compose, Expose, All hands on with your camera.

I teach 3 Photography classes that meets once a week, for 2 hours, for 4 weeks. I keep it simple, breaking it down to the most basic trems. I don't just teach you how to shoot but I show you over and over so you get it.You can take one, Two or all three classes. At the end of the Class 1 you will know how to shoot with your camera all in manual mode, and why that is important. At the end of Class 2 you will learn how to shoot with lights inside and outside. For those interested Class 3 will teach you how to pose your subjects to flatter their bodies.

Class 1

You will learn:

What the settings on your camera are for.

What composition is.

Rule of thirds

Exposure; ISO, F-stop Shutter Speed, and how they work together

How to shoot with your camera and get it properly exposed and composed.

$50.00

Class starts

August 24 @ 6:00

at the studio

623 Mena ST,

Class 2

You will learn:

Reflectors, and Natural lighting.

1 Light set-up

2 Light set-up

3 Light set-up

4 Light set-up

Out side with one light

$50.00

Class starts

Sept 21 @ 6:00

at the studio

623 Mena ST,

Class 3

This class is different as we use models to shoot outside or inside

You will learn how to pose models in a way that will flatter them. Making the nose smaller, the belly flatter, Legs longer and more muscular, good posture with a natural look.

Out side with multiple lights

I will also show you when you should start to charge and how you know people will pay you.

$50.00

TBD

LightRoom

Class 1:
1: Importing and backing up image

2: Setting the basic Lightroom preferences,

3: Library module:

Organizing
keywords
copyright

Class 2:
4: Develop module:
a: Crop and straighten, spot removal tool, graduated filter tool, adjustment brush
b: Basic panel:  White balance setting controls exposure controls  Clarity, vibrance and saturation controls
c: Tone curve panel
d: Hue/sat/luminance panel for selective control  Detail panel:  sharpening noise control

Class 3:
5: Develop module:
a: Detail panel:  sharpening
                           noise control

Effects panel :  Post crop vignetting                              Grain

Camera calibration panel e: Using presets and virtual copies

Class 4:

: Using the print module to make single prints a: Layout style panel

Image settings Guides panel settings

Print job panel settings: print resolution print sharpening color management 

Class starts Aug 23 @ 6:00

at the studio 623 Mena St.

Model shoots

Take part in model shoot where we have 12-20 models and several photographers on a shoot in locations all over the state to get shots that you would not normally get.

This will help you get better at lighting, posing, shooting, and composing. That translates into more clients paying you to do what you love.

$50.00

Photoshop

TBD

Q: How do I learn more stuff after the classes.

I will teach you where to go to find more free training so you can keep shoot better and better. Also how to find photographers that you can work with network with so you can do what you love and keep growing as a photographer.

Q: I really enjoy photography and I'd like to make it a serious hobby, but I don't have much equipment. Should I wait until I get more equipment before joining your program?

This is the opposite of what you should do! The biggest thing I teach is that you don't need to spend a ton of money to start producing professional quality images. In fact, with the tools and techniques I'll show you, you can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars on unnecessary equipment that other programs will suggest you buy. 

My program is very hands on, and we shoot with a wide variety of equipment (all within a modest price range). We do this so that you are able to find a style that you like, and pinpoint exactly what equipment we were using during our sessions to produce it. Because of this, you'll be able to make informed buying decisions if you decide your own equipment needs an upgrade. And don't worry; I'm not sponsored by any manufacturers or retailers, so I'll never try to sell you something you don’t need! I'm an educator, not a salesman - my school maintains its integrity because we focus on developing skills, not pushing merchandise. 

I still have a couple of questions before I join. How can I reach you?

You can always call me or email. waynejmadison@hotmail.com