Bring up to three (3) 8 X 10 photographs. No framed photographs please. Photos may be matted but not necessary. There will be several advanced or expert photographers to aid in the discussion and offer helpful suggestions.

This is an introductory class designed for people unsure how to take pictures from their camera and put them on the computer. Once on the computer, they will learn what do with their

With so many cameras available, how do you pick the correct one? In this course we will cover the important considerations in making the right choice depending on how you want to use your camera. These include: point & shoot vs SLR, wide angle vs telephoto, when more optical zoom is important, image stabilization and it's importance, face recognition, flash considerations, the myth surrounding megapixels, taking high quality movies, etc. This course is primarily for people who are considering buying their first digital camera or who are thinking about upgrading to a more versatile camera.

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This review of the Competition Guidelines will prepare you for the monthly Club competitions. It will cover the rules, photo selection, printing and mounting options. Everything you need to know to get started and feel comfortable entering the competitions.

Learn the fundamentals of working with templates and your images to create a custom personalized, professional-looking book for publishing. Take your images to the next level and it's so easy and inexpensive! Create a book from your travel, wedding, baby, holiday, family, party or sport events.

Learn how to professionally finish putting your photo into a frame. You will learn how to properly clean glass, how to use the framing point gun and the finishing touch of dust covers, bumpers and wire. Students will need to provide a matted picture and corresponding frame to finish during class.

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This is a picture taking and analysis session to illustrate the use of a variety of camera settings. We begin with a quick overview and go outside to try out and see the effect of many of the most useful and powerful settings. We then return to the Studio and show your images to see how well these settings work. The Class is FUN!! BRING YOUR CAMERA & MANUAL ALONG TO THIS CLASS!!

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Really good photographs seldom just happen, they are made with care and forethought. This Class is designed to illustrate "Guidelines for Good Composition" which are commonly used by advanced photographers. Also, we discuss some common mistakes we make ("pot holes") and some tips on camera technique.

Today's digital cameras are loaded with automatic adjustment settings to compensate for a variety of light and subject situations. they also include Advanced camera settings for special situations. This Class provides an overview with examples to show the effects of these settings. A discussion of editing and printing options, print presentations/display and "What Judges Look For" is included. BRING YOUR CAMERA AND MANUAL TO THIS CLASS!!

Create story picture books using photographs of family and friends. Ideal books for your grandchildren where they are the 'stars'. These books can also be used to commemorate special anniversaries and birthday parties or other special occasions. Required materials list will be available at the time you sign up for this wonderful hands-on class!

Even basic digital cameras can be a little intimidating for those who are not familiar with the modern day digital camera. This workshop is oriented to the first time user of a digital camera. Please bring your camera, batteries if not already installed, and the camera's manual. By the end of the class participants will: 1) develop an understanding of the simplicity of using a digital camera in its manual modes and 2) will feel confident in their ability to take photographs under everyday conditions.

This course will be oriented towards wildlife photography in Sun City. It will include basic principles and techniques, equipment needed and the importance of being opportunistic when taking photos. Examples using digital cameras mounted on small scopes and compact super zoom cameras will be presented. Bringing your camera to this session is optional.

This class is a hands-on & instruction of the basic single-mat cutting only. Learn to dry mount your photo, measure correctly, do proper cutting for a single mat and do finish trimming of mat. You will need to bring an 8 X 10 photo, measuring tape and a lead pencil.

This class is a hands-on & instruction on learning to cut double and/or triple mats. You will need to bring an 8 X 10 photo, measuring tape and a lead pencil.

This class is a hands-on & instruction on customize mats, foam core build up and using your photo as a mat. Bring a photo that you want to mat, measuring tape & lead pencil.

The Studio Education Committee recommends that every member using the Photography Studio be trained as a monitor. All members using Open Sessions and Reserve Time are required to have Monitor Training. This is to assure that all members of the Photography Club take responsibility for the effective utilization of the Studio.

The Studio Education Committee recommends that every member using the Photography Studio be trained as a monitor. All members using Open Sessions and Reserve Time are required to have Monitor Training. This is to assure that all members of the Photography Club take responsibility for the effective utilization of the Studio.

The Studio Education Committee recommends that every member using the Photography Studio be trained as a monitor. All members using Open Sessions and Reserve Time are required to have Monitor Training. This is to assure that all members of the Photography Club take responsibility for the effective utilization of the Studio.

• Discussion of the fundamental applications of Picasa

• Demonstrations of how and when to apply Picasa techniques

• How to create award winning photos, examples on hand

• Detail discussion of 16 Picasa enhancements

• Follow-up individual assistance available on request

Beginners start here. This class will give you the fundamentals of several stages of creating a slide show presentation. Discussed will be the use of captions, panning, adding music, transitions and movement to create a personalized slideshow. Be the "star" of your own show with your own images!

The advantage of ring lit is shadow free photography. This technique has become quite affordable with the development of LED units and ring light adapters that use your off camera electronic flash units. these light sources are very good for special portraits, artwork, close-ups of coins, jewelry, glassware, etc. Initially, we recommend this class for only DSLR users. BRING YOUR CAMERA ALONG TO THIS CLASS!!

Scanning lets you put the whole world on your computer. IT'S SO EASY! Instruction will be hands on and handouts will be provided to help you remember the next time you want to do some scanning for yourself. You will learn how to scan pictures as well as text which you can then format as you wish.

An extension of basic lighting; focus on portraits. Posing and lighting; attendees will photograph and model on a buddy system with lots of fun. BRING YOUR CAMERA TO THIS CLASS!!

Photography of ARTWORK can be easy or complex depending on the subject. Metallic foils and glass surfaces require special lighting and camera techniques. In this class you will learn the best way to evaluate the subject & light; take the photograph; save the files and print for archival records. BRING YOUR CAMERA ALONG TO THIS CLASS!

Wednesdays: Sept. 22, Oct. 20, & Nov. 10: 9 AM to 12 NOON. Cost: FREE TO ALL PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB MEMBERS

NO SIGN-UP NEEDED: JUST COME INTO THE STUDIO ON THE ABOVE MENTIONED DATES!!

This is not a Class or Training Session. The purpose is to answer specific questions you may have about topics such as cameras, printers, printing materials and supplies; lighting and picture quality. Come to the Studio with your questions and if I can not answer it, I will recommend someone. I am especially interested in answering questions you may still have about items from my past Classes. If you have a specific training request contact me.