In this hands-on course, you will learn the photographer's industry standard toolset, Adobe Lightroom 2023, which will enable you to take your photography to the next level.

Module 1

• Importing Process

• Hard Disk versus Camera

• Evaluating Photos before Import

• Destination Folder

Module 2 

• Viewing Images & Managing Photos

• Switching Views

• Flagging Photos & Deletion

Module 3

• Organizing Folders

• Collections for Organization

• Applying Keyword Tags

• Using Flags & Ratings

• Adding Metadata

Module 4 

• Quick Develop

• Develop Module

• Undoing Edits, Redoing Edits

• Removing Blemishes

• Color Correction

• Color Grading

• Synchronizing Edits

• Local Edits

Module 5

• Publishing Photos Library

• Web Module Overview

• Output Settings

• Photo Export for Print & Competition

Duration: 3 hours

Fee: $95

Format: In Person or Zoom

Software: Adobe Lightroom CC 2023

BEFORE

AFTER

AFTER

DSLR Basics Level 1: Understanding Your Camera

This hands-on class is designed to give students a solid understanding of their DSLR camera when using the automated features and modes as well as the manual capabilities and controls for complete creative control. 

**This course is NOT designed for point and shoot cameras**

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Module 1

• Camera Anatomy

• Aperture

• Shutter

• Lenses & Focal Length

• ISO

• Color Temperature

Module 2

• Portrait & Landscape

• Fast Motion

• Long Exposure

• Autofocus

Module 3

• Composition

• Point of View

• Rule of Thirds

Module 4

• Putting It All Together

• Course Overview

• Q & A

Duration: 3 hours

Fee: $95

Format: In Person

Hardware: DSLR Camera

Zoo Photography Lecture

This zoo photography lecture will give an in depth overview of the workflow, composition, lighting, equipment, settings, techniques and tips that are utilized to capture intimate portraits of these beautiful and exotic animals. Each image will be analyzed and dissected to show how it was created. Post processing techniques will also be examined in this engaging presentation. 

Duration: 2 hours

Fee: $125

Class Size: Any 

Format: In Person or Virtual (Zoom)

Zoo Photography Hands-On Workshop

A hands on, practical workshops is also available for booking. The session is available in a 2 or 4 hour time slot. I will lead a guided tour of the zoo, showing each student my camera settings, lens selection, and shooting location. You will not only learn the hows but the whys.

Duration: 2 or 4 hour guided sessions are available.

Fee: $100 for 2 hours or $200 for 4 hours

Group Size: 10 person maximum 

Format: In Person

Private Instruction

Private instruction is also available for a variety of advanced topics such as but are not limited to:

• Adobe Photoshop 2023

• Adobe Lightroom 2023

• Advanced DSLR Functions

• Lighting Techniques

• Composition & Shooting

• Exposure & Metering

Duration: Hourly

Fee: $50 per hour

Group Size: Limited to 1 

Format: In Person or Virtual (Zoom) depending on the instruction requested.