Beginning Photography with Phones with Ford Lowcock
iPhone Photography with Hugh Kretschmer
© Hugh Kretschmer
IPHONES & ANDROIDS
© Ford Lowcock
In this class, students will learn about the cameras in their phones or tablets and about basic camera operation, including image enhancements on their devices. Discussions include the technical side of how to use the camera apps and settings. Photographic concepts including composition, light and controlling focus and exposure will be stressed. We’ll study capture apps and why/how they differ from our built-in, native cameras. Other topics covered include how to properly hold the device, differences between optical and digital zooming and add-on accessories to enhance our photographic experiences.
The capabilities of the iPhone to take great photographs are largely unknown to most. While DSLR cameras are technically superior, the quality of a photo mostly depends on the photographer’s intent and creative vision. The iPhone, like any other type of camera, is simply another tool for your photographic vision. This four-session class will teach you how to realize your vision by making quality photographs with the iPhone. The class will entail getting started with your iPhone (basic tools) and move forward to image making and photo editing. The course will also cover photo apps and accessories for the iPhone. Assignments will be given within certain genres, including landscape, portrait and street photography.
Digital camera technology will be covered thoroughly, such as how to adjust the camera’s white balance, how to view and delete images, when to shoot RAW versus JPEG and how to transfer the image from the camera to a computer. The goal is to provide each participant with the technical information needed to operate his or her camera phone properly and with the confidence and ability to shoot in all available lighting situations.
Great photographs can be achieved with the iPhone. What may be standing in your way is a misconception that a photographer can’t be taken seriously using this common device. This course will dispel that notion and empower you with the knowledge and confidence to produce breathtaking imagery—iPhone style!
Ford Lowcock taught photography full-time for 23 years at Santa Monica College, where he is still teaching part-time. He fell in love with the iPhone camera when he started making 11x17" prints from its files. Ford has taught for Adobe Systems, because of his passion for mobile and Adobe products. Ford not only will bring a wealth of knowledge and insight into this workshop, but also his passion for image making and photography in general, that is hopefully contagious. His fine art work has included extended projects on Barton Creek, Austin, Texas, Los Angeles River and The Klamath River in Northern California. Ford’s work has been collected by the Gernsheim Collection, Austin, Texas, Austin History Center, Citibank Corporation and numerous private collectors.
This class is open to iPhone users only (no Androids). Hugh Kretschmer (for bio see page 35) Four Sessions Date: Thursdays, June 10- July 1, 6-9 pm PST Enrollment limit: 15 students Skill/Experience level: iPhone users of all levels Tuition: $315 Location: Online
12 Sessions Date: Mondays and Wednesdays, March 22-April 28, 6:30-8 pm PST Enrollment limit: 15 students Skill/Experience level: Beginning Tuition: $415 Location: Online
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