Basic photography classes

Your first step to better photography includes classes and Paul’s Photo.  Start with the Basics classes then move on to Intermediate and Advanced classes.  Ask for a complete schedule.  Register today, most lessons sell-out weeks in advance!

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Digital Photography Basics
4 classes for the digital photographers of all skill levels. Register for individual classes or the entire set of 4.  $100

Camera 1.  Getting Started with your Digital Camera. Tue 9am Sept 2

Wed 7pm Sep 3. $30

Do you know what to do after you turn on your digital camera? Learn what and where the basic buttons are on your camera to give you better pictures. Includes simple explanations of mega-pixels, optical zoom and scene modes.

Computer 1.  Getting Started with the Camera & Computer.  Tue 9am Sep 9

Wed 7pm Sep 10, $30

Learn to use your computer for digital photography. Includes how-to solutions for downloading, sorting, filing, saving and backing-up your digital pictures. Learn to burn CD’s and email your digital files.  For Mac and PC users.

Camera 2.  Better Pictures with your Digital Camera. Tue 9am May 13, Sep 16

Wed 7pm May 14, Sep 17 $30

What are the “best” settings and which features makes your digital camera different? Delve deeper into your cameras digital features: understanding menus, file formats, white balance, histogram and playback options.

Computer 2. Adobe Photoshop Basics. Tue 9am May 20, Sep 23.

Wed 7pm May 21, Sep 24, $30

Learn the basics to printing your photos using Adobe Photoshop at home! See for yourself how simple it is to crop, color correct, exposure correct, adjust contrast and convert to black & white using Adobe Photoshop (CS, CS 2 & 3, 7.0, Elements 3, 4 or 5). Learn to choose the right paper, ink and printer settings to make the prints you desire. 

Photography 1. Introduction to Photography. Tue 9am May 27, Oct 14

Wed 7pm May 28, Oct 15. $30

Learn to make great photos with your film or digital compact or SLR camera.  Your introduction to what is vital to taking great photographs: camera handling, lenses, F-stop, shutter speed, flash, filters, light and composition. Photography 1 is perfect for point-and-shoot or SLR photographer new to photography or as a refresher.

Basic Photography. Tue 9am Jun 3- Jul 15, Oct 21- Dec 9

Wed 7pm Jun 4- Jul 16, Oct 22- Dec 10 $200

Six lessons for all photographers. This class will turn the snap-shooter into a photographer, or hone the skills of a seasoned shutterbug. The emphasis is on creativity and expression. Assignments will be given and critiqued. Film and digital SLR cameras are welcome! Includes notes and lessons on CD. Now available on DVD $119.99