My classes are listed and described below. If you have any questions about a class, dates, group instruction, etc. please Contact Me. Gift Certificates are available. Give the gift of photography to yourself, a friend, or a loved one. Call 208.466.9340 or contact me for details.
Digital Photography: Before You BuyOne 2-hour session
In this 2-hour seminar, we will cover the pros and cons of digital photography,
explore the models and brands offered, their features, costs, accessories,
and try to fit a selection of cameras to your personal shooting style
and expectations. There are no sales pitches during this class, I do
not sell photo equipment. So, you will not be pressured to buy anything
you don't need. You will, however, be better prepared when you shop at
the store or online, knowing what you want and not getting talked into
spending more than you need or to buy something you don't want.
If you would like to schedule a different date please
select "open date" to register and I will contact you after registration
to arrange a date and time.
Class is held at various locations or True North Creative Learning Center, 150 E Aikens, Ste B, Eagle, Idaho.
Four 2-hour sessions
This 8-hour class lays the foundation from which to build a successful hobby or career in photography. Covered are the fundamentals of light and camera operation from the light meter to the histogram, how all these components work together to create the photographic image, and how you are in control of the results. Weekly assignments and reviews help you to practice the principles and techniques learned. When weather permits, we will shoot outside during the class.
Class is held at True North Creative Learning Center, 150 E Aikens, Ste B, Eagle, Idaho.
one 4-hour session
This 4-hour class is a straight up, hands on "what does what and where it is" overview of your camera and how it works, for photographers who are frustrated with the owner's manual. We'll cover the lens, aperture, shutter speed, reading the histogram, setting the ISO and other camera settings, downloading your files, and more.
Class is held at True North Creative Learning Center, 150 E Aikens, Ste B, Eagle, Idaho.
Four 2-hour sessions
Composition I is about how to design a photograph, arranging the various picture
elements in a pleasing way to help illustrate an emotion, thought, concept,
or story. We'll cover traditional graphic design concepts and their use in
photography, discuss the "rules" (I call them guidelines) of composition,
how to properly critique your work and the work of others, and we'll walk through
my EIOE process of creating a photograph.
This is not a scheduled class. Please register and I will
contact you after registration to arrange a date and time.
One 4-hour session
Some of the most frustrating problems in photography are caused by
the simplest things. In this 4-hour session, we'll go through a laundry
list of common problems, from exposure issues to color casts and blurry
images, and describe the easy solutions to correct them.
This is not a scheduled class. Please register and I will
contact you after registration to arrange a date and time.
One 4-hour session
Many photographers and other artists dread both receiving and giving criticism,
believing (wrongly) that crtique is a negative process, only pointing out failures.
While criticism can be judgmental, the purpose of giving and receiving feedback
is positive and, if in the spirit of helpfulness, is one of the most useful
tools available to you for improving your work. Criticism can be defined as
"informed discourse about art to increase understanding and appreciation
of art". During this 4-hour class I will describe the three main processes
of critique (Description, Interpretation, and Evaluation) and work through
these steps using our own work and examples from other sources. This is an
interactive class and at the conclusion you should be more comfortable with
receiving feedback, know how to use the feedback you receive, be able to provide
useful feedback to others when requested, and be able to apply this process
to the evaluation of art forms other than photography.
This is a good class for camera clubs and other art groups. Contact me for group rates.
This is not a scheduled class. Please register and I will
contact you after registration to arrange a date and time.
8 hours of instruction
Sometimes structured class times don't fit your schedule or needs.
One-on-one workshops and classes work around your schedule and what you
want to learn as much as possible. One-on-One
Sessions can be all about camera operation, informal portraiture, off-camera
flash, composition, camera techniques, or a day-long
photography walk in downtown Boise or out in the desert. What do you
want to learn today? Register for as many days as you like.
This is not a scheduled class. Please register and I will
contact you after registration to arrange a date and time.