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Classes for the Public

Summer 2010 Classes

Classes are taught by the staff members of NYCSalt. We have worked professionally as photographers for over 25 years. These classes are a way we are funding the kids program that we teach. The following classes are opening to the public. All classes have a maximum of 15. Please sign up as soon as possible to secure your spot. We must have a minimum of 5 people to have the class.

Location: 315 West 36th Street Suite 1001 between 8-9th Ave.

Contact: alicia@aliciahansen.com

Basic Photography 101 : $50

Tuesday July 13, 2010, and August 3, 2010

6:00pm-7:30pm

This is a class for the beginner. It is an overview of basic camera functions. If you have a digital camera and use it primarily on program mode and wonder what all the buttons are for, this is the class for you. We will focus on how to use your camera manually, helping you understand shutter speed, aperture, depth of field and ISO. Basically, how to set your camera for certain situations. We will also talk about what kind of camera to buy if you are in the market and other photography related products that we as pros love! So come join us and bring your digital camera, the manuel, a charged battery, an SD card and a notebook.

Topics covered:

  • Shutter speed, aperture, depth of field, ISO
  • camera buttons, dials, and menus
  • Exposure modes
  • White balance
  • Image Quality
  • SD cards/formatting
  • Suggestions for further education
  • Basic Camera Maintenance
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    Saturday 4-hour Basic Photography Workshop $125

    Basic Photography 101 + Creating Pictures + Computer Workflow

    Saturday June 26, 2010, Saturday July 24, 2010, and Saturday August 7, 2010

    10:00am-2:00pm

    We are including all of our previously offered classes in one seminar. This is a class for the beginner who wants to understand their camera and take great vacation and family pictures. It is an overview of basic camera functions, composition, light and moment, and computer workflow.  Most people use their digital SLRs in program mode. We will show you how to master shutter speed, aperture and depth of field so you will be more in control of your images. This class is a good combination of technical and creative techniques. Please bring your digital SLR, the manuel, a charged battery, a notebook and your laptop.

    Topics Covered:

    • Shutter speed, aperture, depth of field, ISO
    • camera buttons, dials, and menus
    • Exposure modes
    • White balance
    • Image Quality
    • SD cards/formatting
    • Suggestions for further education
    • Basic Camera Maintenance
    • Lighting, Composition, and moment
    • Camera workflow
    • Editing Software Options
    • Backup and archiving
    • Downloading images and renaming files
    • The difference between file types (jpeg, tiff, raw, psd)
    • Image resolution for email v print
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