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January 2015
Video 101 – Intro to Video
Video is the medium of communication of today. Now that (almost) every DSLR and interchangeable lens camera records great HD video, photographers want to know how to get the most out of their cameras. This class will give students background on film theory and the science of moving pictures. Film concepts will be introduced, such as frame rates and camera movement. Students will also learn how to set up their cameras to properly expose their video, and tips on how…
Find out more »Better Photography – Mastering Exposure
You’re well on your way to being a more thoughtful photographer. You’ve mastered all those little buttons on your DSLR, and you’re starting to stare down the Manual Button. Let’s take that to the next step; let’s begin to really Master Exposure. Let’s move beyond simply getting a technically correct exposure, and work our way to that “creatively correct” exposure. Photographers that get those elusive, impactful images, use a well founded knowledge of exposure choices to work their way to…
Find out more »Photo 101 – Photo Jump Start
If you have a new camera or just want to get out of auto mode this is where to begin! Learning photography can be confusing if you don't know where to start. Photo 101 introduces students to the exposure basics, camera functions, and terminology of photography. This class is designed to be hands on, so bring your camera and notepad!
Find out more »February 2015
Photoshop: Image Editing Basics
In the marketplace today, there is a never ending selection of image editing tools available to those wishing to do some level of advanced image editing. Tools with a wide range of prices and an even wider range of features and complexity. No tool stands out more, or is more widely embraced by the photographic community, than Adobe Photoshop. With its comprehensive set of features, and a wide base of industry support, all levels of users have found that, Adobe…
Find out more »Photo 101 – Photo Jump Start
If you have a new camera or just want to get out of auto mode this is where to begin! Learning photography can be confusing if you don't know where to start. Photo 101 introduces students to the exposure basics, camera functions, and terminology of photography. This class is designed to be hands on, so bring your camera and notepad!
Find out more »Better Photography – Framing the Image
There are a number of hurdles along the way to becoming a better photographer, or even a great one, but none looms larger than finding your artistic inspiration. One can have a complete technical understanding of exposure, and really embrace the characteristics of lenses and their effects, but nothing replaces artistic vision. While there is certainly personal influence in the realm of seeing your final image, a complete understanding of the rules of composition, and ways that they can be…
Find out more »The Power of the Living Picture with LYTRO – In-store Demo Day
Join us at Midwest Photo for a hands-on experience of the amazing technology behind living pictures. A Lytro representative will be in the shop all day answering questions and doing live demonstrations with the LYTRO ILLUM.
Find out more »Mobile Photography Workshop
Join us for an exclusive workshop with Josh Johnson and Kevin Kuster from #JJ, the world’s most active community of photographers. Learn tips and tricks that will help you grow as a photographer. Experiment with photo apps. Find out how to take better portraits and candid shots of friends, families, strangers. Get tips on how to get your photos noticed on Instagram and other mobile platforms. Then all are invited to join Josh and Kevin on a one-on-one photowalk included…
Find out more »The Power of the Living Picture – Weddings and Portraiture with Lytro
Join a LYTRO Pro Photographer at The Learning Studio to see how LYTRO ILLUM can take your portrait sessions to the next level. With a live model set up in the studio this workshop will cover how to use LYTRO technologies to shoot photos that are unlike any other in the world.
Find out more »Lens and Leaves Camera Club
Learn photographic techniques and view photographs taken by members. Non members welcome. Ages 6+ welcome.
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