Picture Perfect Photography
January
Operating Your Digital Camera
So ... you’ve switched from film to digital photography. What are all those buttons and settings and when should you use them to get the best images? Learn to understand the camera and how it works, distinguish between automatic settings, and determine the best type of settings to use for different situations. Hands-on practice during class provides deeper understanding, familiarity and ease of camera operation. Bring your digital camera and manual to class. Take pictures with confidence and consistency! Instructor: Steve Solomon.
Cost: $39 (MD senior adults: $39)
Course #: XXZ-358-A3
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 6 - 9 p.m.
Washington Road Campus, T315
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Crafting the Photograph
Use your SLR camera to the max! Learn the basics of 35 mm single lens reflex (SLR) photography though hands-on digital and film SLR experiences. Use your own 35 mm digital or film camera to familiarize yourself with aperture settings and shutter speed, meter functions, lenses and accessories, light and composition. This course includes an additional session for mid-course review of student work! Note: not for point-and-shoot cameras. Bring your camera to class to take photos to discuss. Prerequisite: Operating a Digital Camera.
Cost: $130 (MD senior adults: $130)
Course #: XXZ-566-A3P (Instructor: Al Arnold)
Tuesdays, Jan. 29 - March 19, 7 - 9 p.m. (7 sessions; no class Feb.19)
Washington Road Campus, K129
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February
Operating Your Digital Camera
So ... you’ve switched from film to digital photography. What are all those buttons and settings and when should you use them to get the best images? Learn to understand the camera and how it works, distinguish between automatic settings, and determine the best type of settings to use for different situations. Hands-on practice during class provides deeper understanding, familiarity and ease of camera operation. Bring your digital camera and manual to class. Take pictures with confidence and consistency! Instructor: Steve Solomon.
Cost: $39 (MD senior adults: $39)
Course #: XXZ-358-B3
Saturday, Feb. 2, 9 a.m. - noon
Washington Road Campus, K122
Course #: XXZ-358-C3
Tuesday, Feb. 19, 6 - 9 p.m.
Washington Road Campus, K129
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Applied Photography
Learn how and when to apply basic camera techniques to create accomplished photographs of people, animals, landscapes, plants and still life. Explore depth of field, shutter speed, filters, lenses and more. Bring your loaded single lens reflex (SLR) digital or 35 mm film camera to each class. Prerequisites: Crafting the Photograph or a basic photography class or experience with an adjustable camera. Instructor: Walt Calahan
Cost: $89 (MD senior adults: $89)
Course #: XXZ-478-A3P
Tuesdays, Feb. 5 - March 5, 7 - 9 p.m. (5 sessions)
Washington Road Campus, N202
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Digital Photo Restoration & Retouching
Restore a piece of your history! Restore faded or damaged heirloom photos or modern portraits for framing or scrapbooking. Or, create a collage for a wedding or birthday using pictures from the early years of the special guest. Learn to make copies of a special image to share with each family member. Using Photoshop techniques, your treasured photos will not be touched; only the digital versions will be altered to improve their quality. Some experience with Photoshop helpful but is not required. Instructor: Cathy Gilleland
Cost: $85 (MD senior adults: $85)
Course #: XXZ-771-A3
Thursdays, Feb. 7 - 28, 7 - 9 p.m. (4 sessions)
Washington Road Campus, T321
Sorry, this class is either full or has been canceled.
Crafting the Photograph
Use your SLR camera to the max! Learn the basics of 35 mm single lens reflex (SLR) photography though hands-on digital and film SLR experiences. Use your own 35 mm digital or film camera to familiarize yourself with aperture settings and shutter speed, meter functions, lenses and accessories, light and composition. Includes an additional session for mid-course review of student work! Note: not for point-and-shoot cameras. Bring your camera to class to take photos to discuss. Prerequisite: Operating a Digital Camera. Instructor: Daniel Humphries-Russ
Cost: $130 (MD senior adults: $130)
Course #: XXZ-566-B3P
Wednesdays, Feb. 20 - April 10, 7 - 9 p.m. (7 sessions; no class March 27)
Washington Road Campus, M157
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Beyond the Snapshot
Point! Shoot! And presto ... great pictures! Or so you thought. Operating your camera was supposed be easy, but you need help. Learn the difference between the Auto and Program settings and why the photo turned out too dark. Examples of everyday photo situations are given to show how to use the automatic settings. Bring your point and shoot digital camera and manual to this hands-on class. Prerequisite: Operating a Digital Camera. Instructor: Leslie Chesley
Cost: $61 (MD senior adults: $61)
Course #: XXZ-477-A3P
Saturdays, Feb. 23 and March 2, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (2 sessions)
Washington Road Campus, K122
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March
Operating Your Digital Camera
So ... you’ve switched from film to digital photography. What are all those buttons and settings and when should you use them to get the best images? Learn to understand the camera and how it works, distinguish between automatic settings, and determine the best type of settings to use for different situations. Hands-on practice during class provides deeper understanding, familiarity and ease of camera operation. Bring your digital camera and manual to class. Take pictures with confidence and consistency! Instructor: Steve Solomon.
Cost: $39 (MD senior adults: $39)
Course #: XXZ-358-D3
Thursday, March 7, 6 - 9 p.m.
Washington Road Campus, K128
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NEW! Small Strobe Lighting
Discover the use, aesthetics and function of small, portable lighting systems in this hands-on workshop. Explore when to use various lighting methods in diverse situations. Bring your SLR camera, an off-camera flash (optional) and manual to class. Prerequisite: Crafting the Photograph or experience with SLR camera. Instructor: Walt Calahan
Cost: $59 (MD senior adults: $59)
Course #: XXZ-994-A3P
Tuesdays, March 12- April 2, 7 - 9 p.m. (3 sessions; no class March 26)
Washington Road Campus, T319
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NEW! Travel and Vacation Photography
Shoot unforgettable photos on your vacation this year! Learn essential tips on subject selection, composition and taking pictures that tell a story about the people and scenery you visit. Capture the essence of place and the unique cultural, architectural and environmental characteristics of your destination. Prior familiarity with your camera’s controls and settings will be helpful. Instructor: Cathy Gilleland
Cost: $25 (MD senior adults: $25)
Course #: XXZ-345-A3
Thursday, March 14, 7 - 9 p.m.
Washington Road Campus, T317
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April
NEW! Daguerreotypes to Digital: Survey of Photographic History
Learn from masters Alfred Stieglitz, Ansel Adams, Alfred Eisenstaedt and Henri Cartier-Bresson as to style, composition and technique. Discuss technology’s impact from daguerreotypes to digital. Create photographs inspired by the masters. Survey fine art, landscape, portraiture and journalism photography. This course requires a digital camera and basic knowledge of photographic terms. Bring three to five of your own new images for class discussion. Instructor: Daniel Humphries-Russ
Cost: $75 (MD senior adults: $30)
Course #: PDE-942-A4
Wednesdays, April 17 - May 8, 7 - 9 p.m. (4 sessions)
Washington Road Campus, K205
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Operating Your Digital Camera
So ... you’ve switched from film to digital photography. What are all those buttons and settings and when should you use them to get the best images? Learn to understand the camera and how it works, distinguish between automatic settings, and determine the best type of settings to use for different situations. Hands-on practice during class provides deeper understanding, familiarity and ease of camera operation. Bring your digital camera and manual to class. Take pictures with confidence and consistency! Instructor: Steve Solomon.
Cost: $39 (MD senior adults: $39)
Course #: XXZ-358-A4
Thursday, April 25, 6 - 9 p.m.
Washington Road Campus, K127
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Focus on our Instructors
Al Arnold, a skilled teacher and photographer with 27 years experience, shoots nature shots throughout the U.S. and exhibits locally.
Walter P. Calahan; nationally-known freelance photographer for various advertising agencies, corporations and national magazines; brings his unique talent and 23 years of experience to his teaching.
Leslie Blauhut Chesley, owner of Bluehat Studios Photography, helps business clients easily get from headshot to marketing collateral. Leslie constantly explores how to blend the traditional values of photography with modern technology and digital demands for both business and personal clients. She shares her years of experience running a small business as an instructor and project developer for Carroll.
Cathy Gilleland, a member of the National Association of Photoshop Pro-fessionals, has been working with Adobe Photoshop for more than 10 years. She teaches and leads workshops on digital imaging, as well as selling her own work and using it to promote wildlife habitat restoration through non-profit organizations.
Daniel Humphries-Russ, a professional photographer, has over 30 years experience including 18 years experience with digital photography. He worked for the Pittsburgh Press and was the master printmaker for Allied Photo Industries producing marketing materials for Fortune 500 companies, including United States Steel (USS), Alcoa, Mellon Bank, PNC Bank, Gulf Oil, Koppers and Westinghouse. Since 2008, he has concentrated on producing large format, limited edition, original fine art prints.
Steve Solomon, professional photographer and owner of S.V. Solomon Photography, brings 14 years of photography experience to his teaching to help students understand and create strong photographs, using the latest techniques.
