Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 25 January
Ruston - 10am - 3 Hours
Peter Swanzy
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!
Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.
We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
Composition in Photography
Saturday 08 February
Ruston - 10am - 2 Hours
Peter Swanzy
Composition in Photography is how a photographer arranges visual elements within the frame.
In this course, we will discuss five, seven, and even ten, rules that will enhance your photography.
1) Rule of thirds
2) Shapes
3) Negative Space- Positive
4) Line
5) Symmetry and patterns
6) Points
7) Color
8) Tone
9) Distance
10) Balance
As a photographer, beginner, intermediate, or professional. Please join me so we can with together to improve your ability to see the scene you wish to photograph.
Shooting in Manual Mode
Saturday 22 February
Historic District - 10am - 2 Hours
Peter Swanzy
This class is for anyone looking to switch their camera mode from Auto to Manual and learn how to shoot using the Manual Mode. The goal is to help everyone become more confident when using their camera settings. We will touch on essential camera functions and the exposure triangle: Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 08 March
Ruston - 10am - 3 Hours
Peter Swanzy
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!
Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.
We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
Photography for Everyone: Capture Stunning Images With Your iPhone and Andoid Devices
Saturday 22 March
Silver Cloud Hotel at Point Ruston Waterfront - 10am - 3 Hours
Peter Swanzy
Learn all the fundamentals of composition, focus, action, selection, and editing with your phone! The best camera is whatever you have with you, and in this session we'll learn to make the most of your device's camera while improving your techniques and skills with photography. This workshop is great for all levels, for all ages, and for anyone that wants to use their phone to have an impact. Prepare to have fun, get wild, and even grow your business with great images!
B&W Street Photography
Saturday 05 April
Museum District - 11am - 2 Hours
Peter Swanzy
Black and White Street Photography - People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
Beginner's Drawing Class
Saturday 25 January
Capitol Hill - 10am - 2 Hours
Rebekha Laughlin
Ready to unleash your creativity? Join us for a fun-filled beginners' drawing class where we'll explore the exciting world of art! In Part 1, we'll dive into the essentials of drawing, covering lines, shapes, values, and perspective, giving you the foundation to confidently sketch anything you imagine. This class will be focused on giving you the essential tools required for studying images and creating your own compositions. You are free to draw whatever you please, but for tutorial purposes a series of objects for you to study will be provided .
Let's meet at the covered picnic area right next to the playground.
Beginner's Drawing Class
Saturday 15 February
Capitol Hill - 10am - 2 Hours
Rebekha Laughlin
Ready to unleash your creativity? Join us for a fun-filled beginners' drawing class where we'll explore the exciting world of art! In Part 1, we'll dive into the essentials of drawing, covering lines, shapes, values, and perspective, giving you the foundation to confidently sketch anything you imagine. This class will be focused on giving you the essential tools required for studying images and creating your own compositions. You are free to draw whatever you please, but for tutorial purposes a series of objects for you to study will be provided .
Let's meet at the covered picnic area right next to the playground.
Beginner's Drawing Class
Saturday 08 March
Capitol Hill - 10am - 2 Hours
Rebekha Laughlin
Ready to unleash your creativity? Join us for a fun-filled beginners' drawing class where we'll explore the exciting world of art! In Part 1, we'll dive into the essentials of drawing, covering lines, shapes, values, and perspective, giving you the foundation to confidently sketch anything you imagine. This class will be focused on giving you the essential tools required for studying images and creating your own compositions. You are free to draw whatever you please, but for tutorial purposes a series of objects for you to study will be provided .
Let's meet at the covered picnic area right next to the playground.
