Beginner Photography Classes

So you have a camera and want to either learn how to use it and learn about photography or you know how to use your camera but want to learn how to take better photos then you have come to the right place.  I would love to help you learn the skills with a hands on class. I have two options available. Now also offering a Beginner Photo Editing Class.

 BEGINNER PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS: $450

The beginner photography class is 4 weeks long and is for those who are just starting out not ready to manual mode but want to get to know their camera.  The one who takes photos but wants to know more about how to operate their camera. Wants to learn about how to take better photos but not interested in the technical yet.  This class covers how to operate your camera, what all the buttons do, learn about composition and creates a focus on your skill level and how to get to your photo taking goals.  Classes are 4 weeks long meeting 1 hour every week. You will receive a workbook filled with information and hands on training.

 ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS: $800

Are you beyond learning how your camera works but still struggling with lighting (indoor/outdoor/off camera flash), the exposure triangle, depth of field, composition, leading lines, some posing, getting your photos to how you want them to look.  Want to learn some editing skills: Cropping, curves, removing objects, etc.  Then this is the class for you.  The advanced class is 6 weeks long and covers 4 weeks of learning the skills of photography and 2 weeks of editing.  We meet for 90 minutes each week.  What you will need: A DSLR or Mirrorless camera and a Laptop.  We will do 3 photography classes indoors and 1 at an outdoor location.  You will receive a workbook, notebook, and mentoring after the class ends.

 PHOTO EDITING: $1400

Do you love taking photos but want to learn how to edit, or you have a basic understanding but want to learn more.  I am happy to help.  With the photo editing we will spend 4 weeks one hour per week learning new skills.  From what different things do to your photo to removing unwanted objects, expanding backgrounds, and more.  You will work with lightroom.  This is a subscription based software. You will need to have access to a laptop and a camera to create your own photos to edit.

You can sign up by clicking below or by calling Melissa at 540-238-2323