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100 Level Workshops

Where the fun begins.

#101 (Class)

Learn the base-knowledge of creating a photograph, though Composition, Thirds rule, Leading Lines and lighting. Image quality for printing.

Course type: Workshop-“Where The Fun Begins”

Duration of training: 2 Hours

Camera Knowledge Level Required: No knowledge; this is where you start.

Maximum class size: 6

Click on date to register.

Sept. 15-17, 2023 part of Know Your Camera Workshop.

Sept. 20-22, 2023 part of Know Your Camera Workshop.

Sept. 15-17 &, 22-24 2023 part of Know Your Camera Workshop & Retreat Travel Snapshots to Photgraphs.

Sept. 20-24 2023 part of Know Your Camera Workshop & Retreat Travel Snapshots to Photgraphs.

Oct. 20-22, 2023 part of Know Your Camera Workshop.

Oct. 25-27, 2023 part of Know Your Camera Workshop.

Oct. 20-22 & 27-29 2023 part of Know Your Camera Workshop & Retreat Travel Snapshots to Photgraphs.

Ocy. 25-29 2023 part of Know Your Camera Workshop & Retreat Travel Snapshots to Photgraphs.

Don’t see a date that fits your schedule then we can do a private lesson or group session on your time schedule if we are available for your requested dates.

  • New camera and Smartphone owners, and persons wanting to understand their camera or Smartphone’s functions.

Just want to learn and have fun!

  • Basic knowledge of lens and changing you lens.

  • Care for your camera and lens.

  • How to hold your camera
  • How to use a tripod

  • Photo techniques: Composition, Thirds rule, and Leading Lines.

  • Camera Shooting modes: (A) Full Auto

  • Shooting ways: using your View finder, Live view, and Touchscreen.

  • Image quality for JPEG (record mode) and transferring your images.

  • How to save your photograph for printing

  • DLSR, Mirrorless, or compact (point and shoot) camera , Smartphone.

  • Fully charged battery (plus extra battery if you have one)

  • Empty memory card (plus extra memory card if you have one)

  • Tripod (if you have one)

  • Charging Cables and units.

  • PDF guide sheets for your camera (Developed by Kenny for this workshop)

  • Tripod to use during the workshop

  • Camera body and lens and all accessories needed if you don’t have a camera. (Limited number of camera systems for loan first come first serve.

Transportation, lodging, and meals are the responsibility of the participant.

  • Layer clothing – most of the workshop is outdoors

  • Hiking shoes; the terrain is un-level and rocky.

  • Hat

  • Sunscreen

  • Bug repellent.

Class #101 Where the fun begins

200 Level Workshops

Beyond AUTO mode.

#201 (Class)

This is where you start adventuring into controlling your exposure, movement in your photograph and the amount of your photograph in focus (Depth of Filed), while still utilizing the computer system within your camera to help with the settings.

Introduction to Depth of Field, Exposure and Shutter Speed. The how and when to use camera modes: Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual. I designed this workshop for someone who is looking to control some settings for great photographs.

 

Course type: Workshop-“Beyond AUTO Mode”

Course type: Workshop

Duration of training: 4 Hours

Maximum class size: 5

Cost $350

 

Click on date to register.

Sept. 15-17, 2023 part of Know Your Camera Workshop.

Sept. 20-22, 2023 part of Know Your Camera Workshop.

Sept. 15-17 &, 22-24 2023 part of Know Your Camera Workshop & Retreat Travel Snapshots to Photgraphs.

Sept. 20-24 2023 part of Know Your Camera Workshop & Retreat Travel Snapshots to Photgraphs.

Oct. 20-22, 2023 part of Know Your Camera Workshop.

Oct. 25-27, 2023 part of Know Your Camera Workshop.

Oct. 20-22 & 27-29 2023 part of Know Your Camera Workshop & Retreat Travel Snapshots to Photgraphs.

Ocy. 25-29 2023 part of Know Your Camera Workshop & Retreat Travel Snapshots to Photgraphs.

Don’t see a date that fits your schedule then we can do a private lesson or group session on your time schedule if we are available for your requested dates.

 Where the Fun begins. Class 101

Or a complete knowledge of What’s Covered in Where the Fun begins. Class 101

* We are very strict on the knowledge level prerequisite. We will not back track to catch you up.
If your not sure then please schedule with use the above class.

New camera owners, and persons wanting to understand their camera shooting modes and menus.

  • Camera Shooting modes (P) Program, (Ps) Program Shift (On some cameras), (A) or (Av) Aperture priority Mode,(S) or (Tv) Shutter priority Mode and Manual Mode.

  • Introduction to your camera menu settings.

  • Understand the effects of Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO.

  • Controlling Exposure – Select Exposure Compensation +/-.

  • Color Space.

  • Using creative filters with in your camera.

  • Aspect Ratio when and why you want to change your aspect ratio.

  • Basic setting options to save your photograph for printing

  • DLSR, Mirrorless, compact (point and shoot) or Smartphone camera.

  • Fully charged battery (plus extra battery if you have one)

  • Empty memory card (plus extra memory card if you have one)

  • Tripod (if you have one)

  • Charging cable and units

  • Layer clothing – most of the workshop is outdoors

  • Hiking shoes; the terrain is un-level and rocky.

  • Hat

  • Sunscreen

  • Bug repellent.

    • 4 Hours of field instruction

    • PDF guide sheets for your camera (Developed by Kenny for this workshop)

    • Tripod to use during the workshop

    • Camera body and lens and all accessories needed if you don’t have a camera. (Limited number of camera systems for loan first come first serve.

Transportation, lodging, and meals are the responsibility of the participant.

Beyond AUTO mode.

#201 (Class)

Understanding full control of your Camera

#202 (Class)

In today’s Digital camera’s there is a lot more to controlling your photograph than just the shooting modes Auto, Priority and Manual
I designed this workshop for someone who is looking to control all aspects of their photograph and special lighting conditions.
Your will learn your camera’s sub and main menus. Diving into the heart of your camera to add advance control to ever aspect of your photograph. As well as how to set custom camera modes and custom function buttons on your camera. This camera specific. Your camera can be programed to your photography style.

Course type: Workshop-“Understanding full control on the Manual settings.

Duration of training: 4 Hours

Maximum class size: 5

Cost $350

 

New camera owners, and persons wanting to understand their camera shooting modes and menus.

Click on date to register.

Sept. 15-17, 2023 part of Know Your Camera Workshop.

Sept. 20-22, 2023 part of Know Your Camera Workshop.

Sept. 15-17 &, 22-24 2023 part of Know Your Camera Workshop & Retreat Travel Snapshots to Photgraphs.

Sept. 20-24 2023 part of Know Your Camera Workshop & Retreat Travel Snapshots to Photgraphs.

Oct. 20-22, 2023 part of Know Your Camera Workshop.

Oct. 25-27, 2023 part of Know Your Camera Workshop.

Oct. 20-22 & 27-29 2023 part of Know Your Camera Workshop & Retreat Travel Snapshots to Photgraphs.

Ocy. 25-29 2023 part of Know Your Camera Workshop & Retreat Travel Snapshots to Photgraphs.

Don’t see a date that fits your schedule then we can do a private lesson or group session on your time schedule if we are available for your requested dates.

Prerequisite:

Where the Fun Begins Class #101

Beyond AUTO mode. Class # 201

Or a complete knowledge of What’s Covered in the above classes.

* We are very strict on the knowledge level prerequisite. We will not back track to catch you up.
If your not sure then please schedule with use the above workshop.

  • Camera Shooting modes (M) Manual, and (C) Custom.

  • Custom Function Buttons*

  • Understanding the effects of ISO on your exposure and image quality.

  • Understand how White Balance (temperature) will effect the overall color of your image (ie. cool or warm).

  • Understanding how your camera manual focus works and setting the camera and/or lens to Manual Focus during daylight.

  • External Shutter Release – Single frame (Trigger) and continuous mode.

  • Image quality for JPEG & RAW (record mode).

  • Custom menu settings for Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation, Gradation, Color Filter, Monochrome Color, Film Grain Effect, Button Function Assignment.

  • Multiple Exposures.

  • Time Lapse Exposures.

  • Wi-Fi – Connecting your camera to a smartphone or tablet

  • How to program your camera.

    • DLSR, Mirrorless, or compact (point and shoot) camera.

    • Fully charged battery (plus extra battery if you have one)

    • Empty memory card (plus extra memory card if you have one)

    Equipment that we provide, However if your have your own bring them:

    • Tripod

    • External Trigger / Shutter release.

  • Layer clothing – most of the workshop is outdoors

  • Hiking shoes; the terrain is un-level and rocky.

  • Hat

  • Sunscreen

  • Bug repellent.

Transportation, lodging, and meals are the responsibility of the participant.

  • 4 Hours of field instruction

  • PDF guide sheets for your camera (Developed by Kenny for this workshop)

  • Tripod to use during the workshop

  • External Trigger / Shutter release, to use during the workshop.

  • Camera body and lens and all accessories needed if you don’t have a camera. (Limited number of camera systems for loan first come first serve.

Understanding full control on the Manual settings.

#202 (Class)

Dark Skies

Understanding settings for night and low light photography.

#301 (Class)

This is where you look at photography in a totally different light. Have fun pushing your camera to the limits. In the digital cameras of today night photography has become easier and fun to experience. Learn how to set custom camera modes and custom function buttons on your camera for night photography. This workshop is designed for someone who is looking to photograph star trails, milky way, light painting, moon rise and moon light landscapes.

Course type: Workshop-

“Dark skies – Understanding settings for night and low light photography.

Duration of training: 4 Hours

Cost: $

Maximum class size: 5

Prerequisite:

Class 101 Where the Fun Begins

Class 201 Beyond AUTO Mode.

Class 202 Manual Settings

Or a complete knowledge of What’s Covered in the above classes.

 

* We are very strict on the knowledge level prerequisite. We will not back track to catch you up.
If your not sure then please schedule with use the above workshop.

  • Camera Shooting modes (M) Manual, and (C) Custom.

  • Custom Function Buttons*

  • Understanding the effects of ISO on your exposure and image quality.

  • Understand how White Balance (temperature) will effect the overall color of your image (ie. cool or warm).

  • Understanding how your camera manual focus works and setting the camera and/or lens to Manual Focus during daylight.

  • External Shutter Release – Single frame (Trigger) and continuous mode.

  • Image quality for JPEG & RAW (record mode).

  • Custom menu settings for Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation, Gradation, Color Filter, Monochrome Color, Film Grain Effect, Button Function Assignment.

  • Multiple Exposures.

  • Time Lapse Exposures.

New camera owners, and persons wanting to understand their camera shooting modes and menus.

  • DLSR, Mirrorless, or compact (point and shoot), or Smartphon camera.

  • Fully charged battery (plus extra battery if you have one)

  • Empty memory card (plus extra memory card if you have one)

  • External Trigger / Shutter release.

Equipment that we provide, However if your have your own bring them:

  • Tripod

  • Night light (Red Light), you cannot use a white light to see the settings on your camera.

  • External Trigger with Interval Time.

  • Layer clothing – most of the workshop is outdoors

  • Hiking shoes; the terrain is un-level and rocky.

  • Hat

  • Sunscreen

  • Bug repellent.

  • 5 Hours of field instruction

  • PDF guide sheets for your camera (Developed by Kenny for this workshop)

  • Tripod to use during the workshop.

  • Headlamp – Night light (Red Light)

  • External Trigger with Interval Time.

  • Camera body and lens and all accessories needed if you don’t have a camera. (Limited number of camera systems for loan – first come first serve.

  • Controlling Exposure for sunsets and sunrise landscapes

Transportation, lodging, and meals are the responsibility of the participant.