Short Photo classes & Webinars

Are you getting confused with so many camera settings? This class will guide you through them. Session will cover camera menus, image quality and size, resolution, file formats, white balance, ISO and all other fundamental settings.

No prior photography knowledge required. Point-and-shoot or SLR cameras. Bring your camera with fresh batteries!

Learn to expose your photos correctly using automatic or manual mode. If your photos ever look too dark or too bright, or even slightly blurry, this class is good for you. Class content is applicable to DSLRs as well as point-and-shoot cameras.

Requirement: camera basics seminars, or equivalent experience — in other words, you should know the buttons, menu and basic settings of your camera.

Go beyond the basics! Learn how to capture special light effects and get creative with sunsets, sunshine, backlit scenes, candle light, indoor light, or just about any lighting effects. Class is good for automatic or manual cameras.

Requirement: camera basics and shooting basics seminars, or equivalent experience

This is a hands-on photo shoot day, where students will carry on challenging exercises to experiment with the basics of camera, shooting, exposure, and lighting. Session will include Q&A, troubleshooting, and personalized guidance throughout the shoot. This session is highly recommended if you’re seeking to put your skills to test and clarify any questions prior to moving on to the next level. And it's a lot of fun!

Requirements: Manual or automatic cameras. Basics knowledge of the camera, settings, light, and exposure, in either manual or automatic mode.

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Learn what happens behind the scenes and why your photos look blurry at times. Avoid camera shake, low light blur, and add zooming and panning effects. Get your photos on spot as you want them. Expand your skills using motion purposefully: Capture waterfalls, paint with light, and much more.

Requirements: Any camera with manual or automatic mode.

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While the basics of composition, framing, and camera settings seem easy in the controlled environment of a classroom, it quickly becomes challenging when shooting outdoors and in crowded spaces. Students will learn tips and tricks to manage the camera, settings, lighting and composition fast and efficiently. Additionally, this session will introduce great compositional aspects of cityscapes that will create variety in your imagery.

Requirements: Manual or automatic camera. Camera, light and exposure basics.

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Capturing good images of people can be challenging. This seminar will walk you through easy techniques for people photography — capturing candid shots, basic framing, backgrounds and common dos and don'ts. This session is a good complement to Cityscapes for those of you shooting outdoors.

Requirements: Manual or automatic camera. Camera, light and exposure basics.

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Often overlooked, focus depth can turn an average-looking image into an amazing one. At times you may need to blur out the background and at other times you might need everything in sharp focus. In this session, you'll learn how to quickly manipulate focus depth using your camera in manual or automatic mode. We highly recommend taking the Focusing Workshop to further your skills.

Requirement: camera basics seminars. Manual or automatic camera.

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Tried to shoot the fireworks and the flash got in the way? Flash can make or break an image. Sometimes, it maybe the only way, and sometimes it might kill the “mood” or wash out your images. In this seminar the instructor will walk you through the basics to avoid common flash issues, as well as tips for better-looking images. All you need to know about built-in flash will be covered.

Requirements: Manual or automatic camera. Camera and shooting basics or equivalent.

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These group photo critique sessions are one of our most popular classes. Made for those seeking constructive reviews and feedback of their images and to share creative ideas with other participants. Instructors will provide personalized feedback for each student individually and will guide you as to how to maximize your photo skills based on your work and your goals.

Requirements: Photo shooting knowledge. Note, students are expected to already know basic photography techniques. Instructor will only provide guidance on what to do next, rather than how to do it.

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This class walks you through quick tools to edit, resize, rotate, crop, upload and share your photos. It includes batch processing using simple apps available to all. This session is made to help you use your post-shooting time most effectively.

Note: For more advanced photo editing tools please see our Photoshop or Lightroom courses.

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