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Fall 2010 - Fundamentals of Good Photography Schedule - $160
(for cameras with adjustable f-stops & shutter speeds)

Classes start Wednesday, September 1, 2010
7:30 - 10:00 PM

Will Sebastian – Director 330-227-4686

Course Content:

- Introduction. Bring your camera and manuals to all classes

- Camera Familiarization. Individual instruction on all models of cameras

- Downloading, organizing and storing your images

- Tripods. Review of different types, styles, ball heads and monopods

- Lenses and filters – how to help you determine what you need

- Exposure. Understanding shutter speeds and f-stops

- Indoor portraiture using simple lighting techniques

- Environmental portraiture using natural light. Posing techniques

- Close-up photography techniques and equipment

- Flash photography – equipment, techniques and tips

- Unlock your imagination to make creative photos

- Effective composition – the rules and when to break them

- Night photography made easy, including fireworks

- Photoshop preview

- Digital camera settings, menus and techniques

- Field trips to help you practice your skills

- Constructive critique of students’ work

About Our Faculty

Click here for the Fall 2010 School brochure in Adobe PDF format.
Click here for an application for enrollment for any or all courses

Course fees must be paid in full by the first class. Partial payments cannot be accepted. Registration includes a 4 month membership in the Cleveland Photographic Society. Refunds for withdrawal will be honored if they are requested by notifying the school director during the first week of class. A withdrawal fee of $10.00 will be deducted from the refund. The refunding process usually takes three to four weeks. Cleveland Photographic Society is a not for profit corporation and the purpose of these classes is to increase the understanding, interest and enjoyment of photography

UPCOMING EVENTS
July 31
11:00 AM
CPS Annual Club Picnic
August 1
10:00 AM
Nature Field Trip - The Ledges
August 3
7:30 PM
IMPORTANT - CPS Member Survey Follow-Up and Member Forum
August 6
7:45 PM
Creative Competition
August 7
9:00 AM
Twins Days Festival Field Trip
VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME!

The mission of the Cleveland Photographic Society is to promote and advance the understanding, passion and joy of photography by providing opportunities for education, skill development, picture-taking, competition, critique and fellowship.

 CPS is a founding member of PSA

 


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