Photography Classes

You always have your smartphone, but are you using the camera to its full potential? Learn to use the automatic camera controls for better focus and exposure. Explore special shooting modes, such as Portrait, Panorama, Night, and Burst for action. Apply basic edits like cropping, changing exposure, and adjusting color. Keep your photos organized with albums. By using all your smartphone camera’s features you can create better pictures. Both Android and iPhone owners are welcome. 

Tuesday & Thursday, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

December 2 - 9, 2025 

Tuition: $52.00

Are you curious about what a “camera raw” picture is? This introductory course teaches you how to edit this digital photo format. Using the school's computers, learn to straighten, crop, correct exposure, and adjust color in your raw photos with Adobe Camera Raw (included with Photoshop). Also learn simple masking to change parts of the photo. Then make copies of your finished images to share on social media or print. NOTE: The techniques you learn are available in all raw photo editors, including Lightroom. 

Saturday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

(Hour break for lunch)

December 13, 2025 

Tuition: $68.00

Discover the power of your advanced digital camera in this introductory course. Learn about different exposure modes. Understand auto and manual focus settings. Find out about megapixels, histograms, and JPEG versus raw file formats. You'll gain the knowledge to make the most of your digital camera. Your camera must have Program, Shutter Priority, and Aperture Priority exposure modes. Check the manual for a list of features. Not suitable for smartphones. 

Saturday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

(hour break for lunch)

 January 10, 2026

Tuition: $60.00

Explore new subjects for mid to late winter: purple twilight, city bridges and outdoor still life. See suggestions and get tips for making pictures of these topics. The next class you share your photos and see what everyone else created. Complete the class with a final project you worked on throughout the course. All cameras including smartphones are welcome. Expand your ideas of what makes good photographs and have fun! NOTE: This class meets every other week, so you have two weeks to complete each practice. 

Tuesday, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

 January 13 - February 24, 2026

Tuition: $67.00

Prepare for spring by practicing flower photography indoors. In the morning you learn techniques for making images of individual blooms and close-ups of details. You also explore ways to manage lighting, color and backgrounds to show off the blossoms. Then during an afternoon practice session get one-on-one help with your camera and photography. After class you will be ready to take pictures of wild and cultivated flowers throughout the season. All cameras, including smartphones, are welcome. 

Saturday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

(hour break for lunch)

 February 28, 2026

Tuition: $60.00

If none of these classes meets your needs or interests, consider scheduling a private session. Topics can include using your digital camera (DSLR or mirrorless), editing photos with Adobe Lightroom or Adobe Photoshop and printing pictures using inkjet printers. 

Sessions are available for individuals or small groups either in person or online with Zoom. Contact me for availability and pricing.