Please note: Class sizes are limited. You may sign up for a class and/or check availability by calling our Reno store at 775-826-6488.

Editing with Photoshop Elements

Teachers: Gary Weinheimer & Dan Newton

Dates:
July 10 & 11 2008, 6:30 to 9:00 PM
July 23rd & 24th 2008, 6:30 to 9:00 PM

This two session class provides the neccessary basics for beginner to intermediate photographers who want to take their images to the next level with basic editing skills. if you always thought that "post production" was for advertising firms, let us show you how to make your images "pop" off the screen or paper! The class covers everything from organization to heavy retouching, color management, printing & more:

Topics include:
Images storage & organization
Raw format manipulation
Monitor calibration
Color balance
Correcting contrast
Cropping
Removing unwanted portions of your image
Layers & layer masks
Image sizing for the web & print
....and lots more

Class Dates July 10 & 11 2008, 6:30 to 9:00 PM July 23 & 24 2008, 6:30 to 9:00 PM Camera Type and Phone Number

Class fee: $79.00
Be sure to bring your camera and a fully charged battery.
Please read our refund policy before signing up.

Digital Photography 101: SLR Cameras

July 16 & 17 2008, 6:30 to 9:00 PM
Sept. 9 & 10 2008, 6:30 to 9:00 PM
Sept. 30 & Oct. 1 2008, 6:30 to 9:00 PM
Oct. 22 & 23 2008, 6:30 to 9:00 PM

This two-session class provides a great foundation for new to intermediate digital camera users.

Don't be intimidated by the word "digital." We can show you how fun and easy digital photography is! This hands-on class will over the process of digital photography from beginning to end.

Topics Include:
ï Basic features of your camera, including "What does this button do?" and "How do I get my camera to do what I want?"
ï How to take a picture
ï Composition
ï Camera Skills
ï E-mailing images
ï Image Storage
ï Printing Options
ï ...and more

What are people saying about this class?
Relaxing, non-intimidating and a lot of fun!...Good sense of humor, I learned exactly what I attended for...One of the best instructors I can remember from 8 years of college and professional school.

Class Dates July 16 & 17 2008, 6:30 to 9:00 PM Sept. 9 & 10 2008, 6:30 to 9:00 PM Sept. 30 & Oct. 1 2008, 6:30 to 9:00 PM Oct. 22 & 23 2008, 6:30 to 9:00 PM Camera Type and Phone Number

Class fee: $79.00
Be sure to bring your camera and a fully charged battery.
Please read our refund policy before signing up.

Digital Photography 101: Point and Shoot

July 29 & 30 2008, 6:30 to 9:00 PM
Nov. 18 & 19 2008, 6:30 to 9:00 PM

This two session class provides a great foundation for new to intermediate digital camera users. Don’t be intimidated by the word “digital.” We can show you how fun and easy digital photography can be! This hands-on class will cover the process of digital photography from beginning to end.

Topics include:
Basic features of your camera
How to take a picture
Composition
Camera Skills
E-mailing images
Image storage
Printing options
...and more

What are people saying about this class?
"Relaxing, non-intimidating and a lot of fun...Good sense of humor, I learned exactly what I attended for...One of the best instructors I can remember from 8 years of college and professional school."

Class Dates July 29 & 30 2008, 6:30 to 9:00 PM Nov. 18 & 19 2008, 6:30 to 9:00 PM Camera Type and Phone Number

Class fee: $79.00
Be sure to bring your camera and a fully charged battery.
Please read our refund policy before signing up.

Digital Photography 102: Beyond Basics

June 3 & 4 2008, 6:30 to 9:00
Nov. 5 & 6 2008, 6:30 to 9:00

If you're one of those lucky people that have been able to get into our Basic Digital class with Craig Moore, you'll be excited about this new class! We had such great feedback and so many people said they wanted more, more, Moore...we just couldn't ignore the demand.

This class is designed for a certain skill level. Before you enroll, you should be comfortable with the features of your camera, including how the various buttons work, how to get in and out of the menus, the use of automatic shooting modes, and basic downloading and printing.

Topics include:
ï Camera controls
ï Resolution and Compression
ï The power of light
ï Composition rules and techniques
ï Making it work with your computer
ï Image files
ï Browsers
ï Better Printing
ï CD Burning
ï Storage
ï Intro to image manipulation
ï Resizing for print and e-mail
ï Look what you can do with Photoshop Elements

What are people saying about this class?
"Relaxing, non-intimidating and a lot of fun...Good sense of humor, I learned exactly what I attended for...One * of the best instructors I can remember from 8 years of college and professional school."

Class Dates June 3 & 4 2008, 6:30 to 9:00 Nov. 5 & 6 2008, 6:30 to 9:00 Camera Type and Phone Number

Class fee: $79.00
Be sure to bring your camera and a fully charged battery.
Please read our refund policy before signing up.

Photo Basics I

July 8, 9, and 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM

This class will help the beginning snapshooter or provide a refresher course and hone the skills of the intermediate/advanced shutterbug.

Learn by Doing in ONLY 3 lessons:
ï Digital and Film Camera Overview
ï All about Lenses
ï Choosing Camera Accessories
ï Camera and Lens Cleaning/Maintenance
ï How to Obtain Quality Prints
ï What is "ISO/ASA"...What "ISO/ASA" should I choose for my Digital or Film Camera?
ï Filters that are a "must-have" and filters which can adda creative new look to your photography
ï Ways to take Better Pictures and add "Pizzazz" to your photography including ï Composition and Lighting
ï What to look for in Judging Photographs

PHOTO CRITIQUES - CLASS PARTICIPATION

Class Dates July 8, 9, and 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM Camera Type and Phone Number

Class fee: $79.00
Be sure to bring your camera and a fully charged battery.
Please read our refund policy before signing up.

Photo Basics II

Aug. 12, 13, 19 2008 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM

This class will help the beginning snapshooter or provide a refresher course and hone the skills of the intermediate/advanced shutterbug.

Learn by Doing in ONLY 3 lessons:
• Digital and Film Camera Overview
• All about Lenses
• Choosing Camera Accessories
• Camera and Lens Cleaning/Maintenance
• How to Obtain Quality Prints
• What is "ISO/ASA"...What "ISO/ASA" should I choose for my Digital or Film Camera?
• Filters that are a "must-have" and filters which can adda creative new look to your photography
• Ways to take Better Pictures and add "Pizzazz" to your photography including ï Composition and Lighting
• What to look for in Judging Photographs

PHOTO CRITIQUES - CLASS PARTICIPATION

Class Dates Aug. 12, 13, 19 2008 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM Camera Type and Phone Number Class fee: $79.00 Be sure to bring your camera and a fully charged battery. Please read our refund policy before signing up.

Basics of Lighting

August 26 & 27 2008, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

INSTRUCTOR: JIM KING

TOPICS COVERED:

• Portable Flash w/ Quantum Products
• Use of Reflectors:  adding fill to Back Lighting
• Discussion of the tools:  lighting terms and definitions
• Studio Lighting:  Hot Lights vs. Strobes
• Custom White Balancing
• Create a Portrait w/  a One light set-up
• Define basic portrait set-ups:  Butterfly lighting, Rembrandt Lighting, Split Lighting, Broad Lighting, Short (loop) lighting

Class Dates August 26 & 27 2008, 6:30 - 8:30 PM Camera Type and Phone Number

Class fee: $79.00
Be sure to bring your camera and a fully charged battery.
Please read our refund policy before signing up.

Refund Policy
Full credit will be given for cancellations made more than 5 days before class starts. 2-5 day cancellations will receive 50% of the class fee in STORE CREDIT ONLY. No refund will be given for cancellations 1 day or less before the class begins or no-shows.