Photography Class

About this event

This will be a lengthy post. I had told several people that I would post today, the general content of the 4 photography classes I will be teaching in November. These are general overviews and each class will expand on topics. The first class will be: What is photography? What is a photograph? What makes a good photograph? What should a photograph accomplish? Photographers don't take pictures. (you'll be surprised what that means) Subtraction. Handshake and clarity. Story telling. Color vs black and white. Types of cameras. The second class: Composition. What is composition? Types of composition. Framing. Rule of thirds. Centering. Indoor vs outdoor. Third class: Lighting and portraiture. Types of lighting. Taking advantage of certain types of light. Shooting portraits. Posing people. Shadows.Glare. Using backdrops. Last class: Accessories and final ideas. Zoom, tripod, flash. Comparison of camera types. Finding your niche. Types of photography. Working with other photographers. When and why to edit. Online forums. Practice ideas The cost for all 4 classes is 50 dollars or 15 dollars for an individual class. November 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Jacoby Arts Center. Any type of camera. To register or for any questions, text me at 618-973-8382 or e-mail me at uniquephoto09@yahoo.com.