Description:
What do I do, now that I have this camera? Learn how to really use your digital camera at home, at work, or traveling. Learn how to optimize your photos so that they achieve their full potential.  This class covers the basics of using a digital camera and how to set up a digital workflow that works for you as a digital photography amateur, whether you have a point-and-shoot or an SLR.

This class will be intimate, laid back, and non-competitive, and will involve a mixture of lecture and hands-on photography.  It's a great choice for beginners, hobbyists, and amateur photographers who want to make better use of their cameras. You must take some photographs before the class, but we will also be shooting during the day.

Part 1 - Getting to Know Your Camera:

• white balance
• exposure compensation
• metering
• focus settings
• size and quality settings
• basics of lighting and composition

As we shoot photos, you'll learn how to really make your camera’s features work for you. In 3 hours, you’ll discover a multitude of ways to take a particular picture. In the second half of the class, we will discuss what to do with the photos once you’ve taken them. 

Part 2 - Managing Your Photos:

• camera/computer connections
• file organization
• archiving your pictures
• optimizing your pictures
• making prints
• sharing

Bring your camera, cables, memory cards, laptop and everything that came with the camera.

Presented as a Lecture-Style Workshop:
These are our most affordable training programs, designed to introduce a subject quickly and efficiently. Students can take notes from the instructor's projected computer screen, and/or bring their own computer to follow along. Lecture-style workshops are normally held on weekday evenings from 6 pm – 9 pm and contain a maximum of 30 students (average is 8-20).

Who Should Take This:
Photographers who are just starting out and hobbyists/amateurs who want to get better. Students should have a sound working knowledge of either a PC or Mac.

Instructor:
Steve Gandy is an educator, trainer, technology support professional and life-long photographer. Steve has introduced the ins-and-outs of digital photography to students young and old since 1995 and has been involved in education since 1978. His photography is varied but he focuses on nature, travel, and sports. Steve has contributed to training books and websites on Photoshop Elements, StarOffice/OpenOffice and other educational topics. He leads photographic tours to the southern Utah canyon lands.

BDA Member Cost: $109.00
Non Member Cost: $129.00
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