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8945 College PKWY.

Fort Myers, Fl  33919

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Creative Photo Classes

 

CLASS OVERVIEW

 

INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL
CAMERAS FOR BEGINNERS

DIGITAL CAMERAS BEYOND
BEGINNERS

DIGITAL SLRs FOR BEGINNERS

 

DIGITAL SLRs BEYOND BEGINNERS

ADVANCED DIGITAL SLR
CAMERA CLASS

INTRODUCTION TO PICASA

INTRODUCTION TO FLASH WITH
YOUR DIGITAL SLR CAMERA

PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN AND COMPOSITION

CLOSE-UP PHOTOGRAPHY
(MACRO)

MARCO CLASS AT CREATIVE PHOTO

INTRODUCTION TO HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE (HDR) PHOTOGRAPHY

 

 

 

INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL CAMERAS FOR BEGINNERS

 

This class is designed for students with digital point-and-shoot cameras. This class is especially helpful for people who are just getting started in digital photography. Focus will be on digital point-and-shoot cameras covering basic camera operation as well as digital photo concepts like flash and composition. We encourage you to bring your camera to class so that you can follow along with the examples demonstrated.

 

Cost: $49.99 plus tax, One 2 ½ hour session. Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off.

 

Class size is limited to approximately 10 students.

 

Instructor: David Neff 

Please call 239-433-4676 to register. Seating is limited. 

Click here for full schedule

 

Wednesday, January 11

7:00 - 9:30 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A

$49.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

10 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

Sunday, January 15

1:00 - 3:30 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A

$49.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

10 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

Thursday, January 19

7:00 - 9:30 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A

$49.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

10 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

Wednesday, February 1

7:00 - 9:30 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A

$49.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

10 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

Sunday, February 5

1:00 - 3:30 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A

$49.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

10 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

Monday, February 13

7:00 - 9:30 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A

$49.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10%

10 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

Thursday, March 8

7:00 - 9:30 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A

$49.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10%

10 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

Monday, March 19

7:00 - 9:30 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A

$49.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

10 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

Monday, April 2

7:00 - 9:30 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A

$49.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

10 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

 

 

DIGITAL CAMERAS BEYOND BEGINNERS

 

This class is designed for students with digital point-and-shoot cameras. Learn how to look at common photo situations and know what to do to get better pictures with your point-and-shoot compact digital camera. See how exploring your camera features is often necessary to improve the shot. Class covers using lighting around you, tips on good composition, positioning you and your subject, focusing and getting the right exposure so your subjects are not too dark or too light.

 

Cost: $49.99 plus tax, One 2 ½ hour session. Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off.

 

Class size is limited to approximately 10 students 

 

Prerequisites:

  • All students are required to have the beginner level or other digital camera experience.

  • Provide instructor with make and model of your camera prior to class.

  • Bring your camera and manual to class.

Instructor: David Neff

Please call 239-433-4676 to register. Seating is limited.

Click here for full schedule

 

Wednesday, January 18

7:00 - 9:30 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A

$49.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

10 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

Wednesday, February 8

7:00 - 9:30 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A

$49.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

10 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

Wednesday, February 15

7:00 - 9:30 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A

$49.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

10 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

Thursday, March 8

7:00 - 9:30 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A

$49.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

10 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

Monday, March 19

7:00 - 9:30 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A

$49.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

10 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

Wednesday, April 4

7:00 - 9:30 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A

$49.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10%

10 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

Monday, April 23

7:00 - 9:30 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A

$49.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10%

10 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

 

 

DIGITAL SLRs FOR BEGINNERS

 

This class is designed specifically for students with DSLR cameras. Digital SLRs offer unmatched options in taking pictures and there are several considerations for getting the results you expect. This class helps familiarize you with: issues that arise when switching to digital; basic functions of your Digital SLR camera; choosing exposure modes; working with different file types; the basics of using flash effectively; and choosing filters and accessories to meet your photographic needs.

 

Cost: $49.99 plus tax, One 2 ½ hour session. Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off.

 

Class size is limited to approximately 10 students.

 

Instructor: David Neff

Please call 239-433-4676 to register. Seating is limited.

Click here for full schedule

 

Wednesday, January 25

7:00 - 9:30 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A

$49.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

10 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

Monday, February 20

7:00 - 9:30 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A

$49.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

10 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

Sunday, March 4

1:00 - 3:30 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A

$49.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

10 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

Wednesday, April 11

7:00 - 9:30 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A

$49.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

10 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

 

 

DIGITAL SLRs BEYOND BEGINNERS

 

This class is designed for students with DSLR cameras. Take advantage of your Digital SLR camera’s best features. This next-step class will help you understand shutter speeds and f/stops so you can get better exposure consistently, and be more successful at every photo outing. It’s easier to know what to change to make more powerful images when you have a better understanding of how your camera works with light and color. We’ll also offer suggestions for stronger composition and show you photo examples that incorporate several of the class concepts to tie it all together and get you excited about taking great pictures.

 

Cost: $49.99 plus tax, One 2 ½ hour session. Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off.

 

Class size is limited to approximately 10 students.

 

Instructor: David Neff

Please call 239-433-4676 to register. Seating is limited.

Click here for full schedule

 

Monday, January 30

7:00 - 9:30 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A

$49.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

10 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

Thursday, February 23

7:00 - 9:30 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A

$49.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

10 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

Wednesday, March 7

7:00 - 9:30 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A

$49.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

10 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

Wednesday, April 11

7:00 - 9:30 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A

$49.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

10 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

 

 

 

ADVANCED DIGITAL SLR CAMERA CLASS

 

Getting the most out of your digital SLR requires much more than what is in the manual. Leave the world of AUTO behind and move towards more experimentation and become that creative photographer you were meant be. Class focus will be on ISO Flexibility, Exposure (Metering), Speed Settings, Histogram Analysis, Long Exposures, Short (High) Speed Exposures, Depth of Field, Macro Photography, Flash Photography and much more.

 

Cost: $49.99 plus tax, One 2 ½ hour session. Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off.

 

Class size is limited to approximately 5 students.

 

Instructor: John A. Baskin

Please call 239-433-4676 to register. Seating is limited.

Click here for full schedule

 

 

Thursday, January 12

6:30 - 9:00 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A

$49.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

5 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

Thursday, January 26

6:30 - 9:00 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A

$49.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

5 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

 

 

INTRODUCTION TO PICASA

 

Picasa is a free photo-editing application by Google that for simple editing and organizing. This is a Hand-On class. No need to bring your lap top computer as we will provide everything needed for the class. Learn the basics, including how to import photos from your camera or computer and see how easy it is to get organized. Picasa is handy for cropping photos to a specific size, fixing red eyes, and applying effects to your photos. Students should already be familiar with basic computer concepts.

 

Prerequisites are:

  • COMFORTABLE WITH BASIC OPERATION OF A DIGITAL CAMERA.

  • KNOWLEDGE OF IMPORTING PICTURES FROM YOUR CAMERA TO YOUR COMPUTER.

IN ORDER TO USE THE EMAIL AND WEB ALBUM FEATURES IN PICASA 3 YOU MUST

CREATE A FREE GOOGLE ACCOUNT, WHICH WILL INCLUDE YOUR GMAIL EMAIL ADDRESS.

TO SIGN UP FOR YOUR FREE GOOGLE ACCOUNT, FOLLOW THE LINK LISTED BELOW: WWW.GOOGLE.COM/ACCOUNTS/NEWACCOUNTS 

THE LINK WILL TAKE YOU TO THE “CREATE AN ACCOUNT NOW” SIGN UP PAGE.

 

Cost: $49.99 plus tax, One 2 ½ hour session. Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off.

 


Class size is limited to approximately 5 students

 

Instructor: David Neff

Please call 239-433-4676 to register. Seating is limited. 

Click here for full schedule

 

 

Monday, January 23

6:30 - 9:00 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A

$49.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

5 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

Thursday, February 9

6:30 - 9:00 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A

$49.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

5 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

Wednesday, February 22

6:30 - 9:00 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A

$49.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

5 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

Monday, March 5

6:30 - 9:00 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A

$49.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

5 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

Monday, March 26

6:30 - 9:00 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A

 

$49.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

5 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

Monday, April 16

6:30 - 9:00 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A

 

$49.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

5 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

 

 

 

INTRODUCTION TO FLASH WITH YOUR DIGITAL SLR CAMERA

 

Getting started with external flash with your Digital SLR should be easy. See how painless it can be. Learn how to select the right flash for you and your camera, and then how to set the flash and camera options for general use. We'll also take you a bit beyond the full-auto settings to give you a little more control for getting the image you want with professional-looking results.

 

Cost: $49.99 plus tax, One 2 ½ hour session. Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off.

 

Class size is limited to approximately 8 students.

 

Instructor: John A. Baskin

Please call 239-433-4676 to register. Seating is limited.

Click here for full schedule

 

Tuesday, February 28

6:30 - 9:00 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A

$49.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

8 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

 

 

PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN AND COMPOSITION

 

Learn to improve your pictures with better composition! Whether you're photographing people, landscapes, or other subjects, this class will teach you how to use simple elements and principles to give your images incredible impact. Gain a better understanding of how to use color, shape, line and pattern for better pictures.

 

This two-session class helps you learn the rules of good composition… and when to break them. Session two provides an opportunity for students to review the concepts, receive feedback on their images, and learn how good design may improve them.

 

This class is recommended for anyone from those with basic camera skills to pros looking to take their images to the next level. Basic understanding of camera operation is required.

 

Cost: $69.99 plus tax, Two 2 hour session. Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off.

 

Class size is limited to approximately 8 students.

 

Instructor: John A. Baskin

Please call 239-433-4676 to register. Seating is limited.

Click here for full schedule

 

Wednesday, February 29

6:30 - 8:30 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A - PART I

$69.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

8 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

Thursday, March 1

6:30 - 8:30 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A – PART II

$69.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

8 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

Tuesday, March 6

6:30 - 8:30 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A - PART I

$69.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

8 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

Wednesday, March 7

6:30 - 8:30 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A – PART II

$69.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

8 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

 

 

CLOSE-UP PHOTOGRAPHY (MACRO) 

 

Close-up photography creates lots of new opportunities for stunning images, and you can do it with a variety of digital cameras. This class will help you get the best results from your point-and-shoot or digital SLR camera for great close-up photos. We'll cover key topics common to most cameras including: macro mode, using natural light, using flash, and getting better focus. You'll also learn about composition and the best ways to frame your up-close & personal subjects.

 

Cost: $49.99 plus tax, One 2 ½ hour session. Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off.

 

Class size is limited to approximately 8 students.

 

Instructor: John A. Baskin

Please call 239-433-4676 to register. Seating is limited.

Click here for full schedule

 

Tuesday, February 21

6:30 - 9:00 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A

$49.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

8 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

 

 

MACRO CLASS at Creative Photo

 

More info to come.

 

Instructor: John A. Baskin

Please call 239-433-4676 to register. Seating is limited.

Click here for full schedule

 

Saturday, February 18

MACRO CLASS at Creative Photo

cost: TBD

8 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

Saturday, February 25

field trip to Orchid House in Fort Myers

cost: TBD

8 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

 

 

INTRODUCTION TO HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE (HDR) PHOTOGRAPHY

 

The biggest challenge in photography has always been capturing the range of what the human eye can see in one single exposure. Prior to digital photography this was very hard if not impossible to do on a single frame of film. Now we are able to use our digital cameras and specialized software programs to combine the best parts of several exposures to create one image that mimics what the eye can see.

 

This two-session class we will explore the following:

  • Examples of HDR photography
  • Advantages & disadvantages of this technique
  • How to set any digital camera to take pictures for HDR
  • Software programs used to create an HDR image
  • How to create your first HDR image

Each student will receive a course book valued at $30.00 to take with them for further reading and reference. 

 

Cost: $69.99 plus tax, Two 2 hour sessions. Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off.

 

Class size is limited to approximately 6 students.

 

INSTRUCTOR: DAVID NEFF

Please call 239-433-4676 to register. Seating is limited. 

Click here for full schedule

 

 

Monday, January 9

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A – PART I

$69.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

6 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

Thursday, January 12

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A – PART II

$69.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

6 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

Thursday, February 2

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A – PART I

$69.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

6 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

Monday, February 6

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A – PART II

$69.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

6 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

Monday, February 27

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A – PART I

$69.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

6 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

Thursday, March 1

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A – PART II

$69.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10%

6 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

Monday, March 22

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A – PART I

$69.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10%

6 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

Monday, March 26

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A – PART II

$69.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

6 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

Wednesday, April 18

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A – PART I

$69.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

6 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required

Thursday, April 19

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. plus ½ hour for Q&A – PART II

 

$69.99 per student (plus tax)

Sign up with a partner and you both get 10% off

6 Students per class

Pre-Registration Required