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PHOTOGRAPHY

Beginning Photography - Digital & Traditional 35mm - CLASS IS CANCELED
PH-01 • Classes begin: Mar 3 (End date: Apr 14) • 17.5 Hours (7 Sessions) • Tue: 6:30-9:00
Whether you shoot with a digital or traditional camera, the concepts of exposure and composition are the same. This class teaches you how to properly compose a picture for the highest impact. Ever want to shoot fireworks, sunsets or rainbows? This class teaches you the secrets of exposure that you need to know to take pictures you can't take with a point and shoot camera. You will learn about lenses, filters, flash, film, and a little digital manipulation. There is an assignment each week to keep you learning even when you are not in class. Come and learn the secret of great photography.
Room: 307 • Instructor: Jim Quinn • Tuition: $99

Digital Photography - An Introduction
PH-02 • Classes begin: Mar 5 (End date: Mar 26) • 10 Hours (4 Sessions) • Thu: 6:30-9:00
This four-session course is an introduction to photography for those who want to improve their digital pictures. Lecture portions will demonstrate, by example, the components of a good photograph. Topics to be covered include: the differences between digital and film photography, angle of view, composition, perspective/zoom, quality of light, flash & exposure compensation, white balance, file type and appropriate file sizes for specific uses. Read your camera manual thoroughly before the first class. Bring your camera and manual to each class. There will be a photography assignment each week to do on your own that will be used as a learning tool in the following class. Please email two of your good or bad photos in JPEG format to classes@DamianosPhotography.com by Tuesday, March 3rd with the subject line "KeefeDig_HW1_YourLastName".
Room: 218 • Instructor: Lynne Damianos • Tuition: $89

Digital Photography & Photoshop- CLASS IS SOLD OUT!
PH-03 • Classes begin: Apr 30 (End date: May 21) • 10 Hours (4 Sessions) • Thu: 6:30-9:00
This four-session course is intended for those who are already familiar with their digital camera and basic image manipulation software and would like to take digital photography to the next level by enhancing images on the computer. Topics to be covered include workflow, file information (metadata), adjustment layers, masks, transforming, type, converting to B/W, retouching techniques using Photoshop and preparation for printing. There will be a computer assignment each week to do on your own that will be used as a learning tool in the following class. Please email two of your good or bad photos in JPEG format to classes@DamianosPhotography.com by Tuesday, April 28 with the subject line "KeefePS_HW1_YourLastName" (or bring them to class on a CD, thumb drive or your camera's flash card).
Room: 320 • Instructor: Lynne Damianos • Tuition: $89
Lynne Damianos is the principal of Damianos Photography in Framingham. She specializes in photography of architecture, products and people for business, with over 30 years experience in the field. Lynne received her BS in Photography from RIT, and has received image awards from Kodak, Fujifilm, CIPNE, ASMP and PPA. She teaches at the Center for Digital Imaging Arts at BU and Boston Architectural College, and gives professional seminars throughout New England. Lynne is a national board member of the American Society of Media Photographers.

Digital (DSLR) Photography - CLASS IS SOLD OUT!
PH-04 • Classes begin: Mar 10 (End date: Apr 28) • 17.5 Hours (7 Sessions) • Tue: 6:30-9:00
Join us and learn how to use and take advantage of your DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) camera!. Do you ever find yourself disappointed by the final outcome of your digital photos? Wondering why people look grey, out of focus etc? This course is the place to develop your abilities and learn camera manipulation, composition, and lighting. Topics included are pre-visualization, exposure, asymmetrical balance, depth of field, exposure compensation for automatic modes, portraiture, available light and much more. Learn general techniques helpful in taking digital pictures and processing your photos for displaying, printing, sharing and storage. This course will be a combination of lecture, demonstration and practice. Please bring your digital camera and manual to each class.
Room: 320 • Instructor: Rich Powers • Tuition: $129
Rich Powers has owned The Henry Studio for 12 years. His vast photography experience includes weddings, landscapes, portraits and events.

FRAMING/MATTING CLASS
PH-05 • Classes begin: Apr 16 (End date: May 7) • 7.5 Hours (3 Sessions) • Thu: 6:30-9:00
Tired of the high cost of having pictures matted and framed? Ever wonder how hard it would be to do it yourself? This course will show you how. The teacher will bring equipment available at craft stores which allows you to mat and frame a picture for a fraction of the price of professionals. There will be a discussion of equipment, supplies, techniques, and the chance for everyone to try matting and framing at least one piece of artwork. Please note that we do not cut frames in this class.
Room: 309 • Instructor: Jim Quinn • Tuition: $59
Jim Quinn is a member of the Assabet Valley Camera Club and the winner of several local photography contests. His photography interests include sports, people, sunsets and nature.
 

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