Beginning Photography with Dorene Sykes

Beginning Photography
Cape Conservatory Teaching Artist:  Dorene Sykes
Do you have an advanced digital camera that you can use on automatic mode only? Would you like to increase the number of “keepers” by taking control of your camera?  The focus of this six-week class will be on understanding essential digital camera functions. Students will learn how aperture, shutter, and ISO work together to achieve proper exposure and desired artistic results. Topics include lighting, depth of field, motion, perspective, and composition. During the final class, students will mat their favorite photograph, a skill use for gifts, entering camera club competitions, and exhibiting photographs. Through fun and informative lectures, demonstrations, handouts, assignments, and supportive photo critiques, students will gain confidence to move beyond automatic mode and take control of trickier situations.

Prerequisites: This class is for individuals with minimal to no photography experience. A digital camera with full manual control is required. A digital single lens reflex (SLR) camera will help students get the most from this class. Students should bring their camera, manual, and 4-5 photos to the first class.

Tuition:  $132/6 weeks
Falmouth  |  JAN 28-MAR 3  |  9:00-11:30am