Photography

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: THE BASICS

Ray Turkin 18F PHO043: Mondays, Oct 8-Nov 12, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM 6 sessions $190 ($195 after Aug 31) Material fee $10 Material list: tasoc.org Beginner Whether you take pictures on vacation or photograph your family and friends at home, this course will improve your skills and help make you a better photographer. It is applicable to users of point-and-shoot as well as DSLR and mirrorless cameras, and will teach you the basics of digital photography. We will discuss the fundamentals of camera operation, and the concepts of exposure, depth of field, composition, and lighting to help you create more beautiful images. You will also learn the basics of processing digital images on your computer. Participants will be given the opportunity to put what they learn into practice by photographing during the classroom sessions and through homework assignments. Please bring your digital camera, lenses, and user’s manual to class.

Gloria Nelson, student

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: BEYOND BASICS

Hank Gans 18F PHO038A: Tuesdays, Sep 11-Nov 13, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM No class on Sep 18. 18F PHO038B: Wednesdays, Sep 12-Nov 14, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM No class on Sep 19. 9 sessions $284 ($289 after Aug 31)

Material fee $10 Material list: tasoc.org Intermediate and advanced

Learn how to effectively create photographs using your camera, computer, and inkjet printer. Explore the technical and aesthetic aspects of taking digital photos, as well as the steps needed to realize and print the images using Photoshop CC 2015, RAW converters, and Photoshop plugins. You’ll need a digital SLR or mirrorless camera capable of taking RAW format pictures and a

Mac or PC computer. A handheld flash, tripod, remote shutter release, and circular polarizing filter are recommended. Homework assignments are reviewed in class; guidance is also given on field trips. We will explore advanced techniques such as high dynamic range, focus stacking, and black and white photography. The work of great photographers and the techniques used to create their photographs will be shown and discussed.

MENTOR PROGRAM

18F MEN131: Total 3 hours - to be arranged with faculty $180 No senior discount or membership fee All levels Work one-on-one with a faculty mentor towards a personal goal or specific accomplishment. Includes: periodic meetings to review and critique work, evaluations of progress, and recommendations for future study.