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Photography Classes
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Digital Photography
Photography: Camera Settings and Features - Beyond Auto Mode
Camera Types: DSLR only (no point and shoot).Skill Level: Beginner and Intermediate.
This course explores the key DSLR camera features and settings so you learn how
and when to use them and take the camera off Auto. Learn about the shooting,
focusing and metering modes, as well as depth of field, motion blur/freeze/pan,
exposure compensation, histograms, and bracketing. Skill-building exercises will
get you up and off your chair to develop your skills with aperture, shutter speed,
and ISO. Bonus material provided between sessions. Sharing images and discussions
are part of every session. Instructor Deborah Tual is a professional photographer
with
over
25 years of experience. She loves sharing
her expertise about how images can be edited, enhanced, and used creatively to
express an artistic vision.
3 sessions $ 74 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 59)
Wed.,
3/10, 17 & 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; taught
online using Zoom
Photography: The Art of Composition
This class will introduce the artistic
aspects of photography. Learn how to see a subject in different ways and create
better images with confidence and creativity using elements of composition like
symmetry, lines, shapes, perspective, depth and dimension, as well as color and
more. Instructor Deborah Tual is a professional photographer with over 25 years
of experience.
She loves sharing her expertise about how images can be edited, enhanced, and
used creatively to express an artistic vision.
1 Session $ 19 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 15)
Tue.,
2/23 from 6 to 7 p.m.; taught
online using Zoom
Photography: People and Places
Learn how to see the world like a professional photographer - the dos and don'ts
of photographing your family and friends and techniques to capture the beauty
and unique aspects of any location. Instructor Deborah Tual is a professional
photographer with over 25 years of experience.
She loves sharing her expertise about how images can be edited, enhanced, and
used creatively to express an artistic vision.
1 Session $ 19 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 15)
Tue.,
2/23 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.; taught
online using Zoom
iPhone Photography
iPhone Photography: Use Your iPhone Camera to its Full Potential
Get the best results from your iPhone and take better photos by knowing the
basics: settings, techniques, lighting, focusing, exposure and composition. Improve
your photography by knowing how to use and control your iPhone camera. Instructor
Deborah Tual is a professional photographer with over 25 years of experience.
She loves sharing her expertise about how images
can be edited, enhanced, and used creatively to
express an artistic vision.
1 session $ 29 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 23)
Tue.,
4/27 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.; taught
online using Zoom
Photoshop
Elements
PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS NOTE: You are encouraged to bring your
own PC or Mac laptop to class with a recent version of Photoshop Elements
loaded. Instructor projects from an IBM Compatible laptop. Call (203) 431-2812
or email ridgefieldcontinuingeducation@gmail.com if
you do not have the software on a laptop to bring. We have computers available
for those who don't.
You can obtain a free 30-day trial download of the latest version of this program
(2021) from the Adobe.com website. (If you have a recent version of the software
that will suffice.). Important Note: You must download and open the program and
input a code before you can use the program. Please do this before the first
session.
Introduction
to Photoshop Elements
Photoshop Elements has everything you need to make your photos look
amazing, turn them into beautiful creations, and share them with family and
friends. This course is for people new to Photoshop Elements and we'll work
in Quick and Guided
modes to fix the most common photo problems and then we’ll explore some very
cool tricks to enhance and transform your images. Photos will be provided by
the instructor and the course will be taught in version 2021. You can obtain
a free 30-day trial download of the latest version of this program from adobe.com
website. If you have a previous version you will be able to use it for this course.
Instructor Deborah Tual is a professional photographer with over 25 years of
experience. She loves sharing her expertise about how images can be edited, enhanced,
and used creatively
to express an artistic vision.
3 Sessions $ 119
(Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 95)
Wed.,
4/7, 21& 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; taught
online using Zoom
Advanced Photoshop Elements
This course is for people who want to explore the more sophisticated and advanced
tools and features in the Expert editing mode. You need to have a basic understanding
of image editing and familiarity with Photoshop Elements is a plus. Learn to
use layers, masks, camera raw editing, panels, bins and objects. Photos will
be provided by the instructor and the course will be taught in version 2021.
If you have a previous version you will be able to use it for this course. Instructor
Deborah Tual is a professional photographer with over 25 years of experience.
She loves sharing her expertise about how images can be edited, enhanced, and
used creatively
to express an artistic vision.
3 Sessions $ 119
(Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 95)
Tue.,
5/4, 11 & 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; taught
online using Zoom