Photo Classes

Digital 101 Photo Class (Introduction to Digital Photography)

Overview:

This 2.5 hour class will introduce will introduce the digital camera user to the basic operations of their digital SLR or 'point-and-shoot' camera, and how to use them. You will learn how a digital camera works, which will make understanding all the different functions and choices a LOT easier. And, you will learn about the basics of photography itself, so that you can continue to learn more about photography if you so choose. This course is a prerequisite for all other PhotoGarden photography courses.

Topics covered include:

• Initial set-up of your camera

• Getting to know the buttons and dials on your camera

• Basic photographic concepts (shutter speed, aperture, focus)

• Basic flash (strobe) concepts and approaches

• Exposure control relative to digital capture

• The select few camera features truly useful for beginning photographers

• Transfer of your images to your computer and beyond

• and more!

Class fee and description:

$35 for 2.5 hours of lecture, Q and A, and one-on-one assistance with personal camera equipment. Owning a digital camera is not necessary, but attendees are encouraged to bring a digital camera to class. 

Scheduling a Class:

The classes are limited to 8 students per session. Please call PhotoGarden at (802)863-1256, email us, or stop by our 10 Dorset Street location to reserve your space.

About the instructor:

Roger Lambert is a published Fine Art and Event photographer from Burlington with experience as an instructor on Digital Photography and Adobe Photoshop. He incorporates a lifetime of picture-taking experience and enthusiasm for photography into his presentations

Getting to Know - and Love! - Your Camera's Flash

Overview:

Knowing how, and when, to use your flash is the secret weapon of a good photographer. Not only can your flash turn night into day - but it can even turn day into night! Photography is about the control of light, and your flash allows you to produce good light even under poor conditions. Don't undervalue this most useful resource for your photography!

This two-hour class is an introductory course in Flash Photography. Introduction to Digital Photography 101 is a prerequisite to this course. Getting to Know - and Love! - Your Camera's Flash material includes class-room and hands-on instruction on:

• On-board Flash techniques

• External Flash techniques

• Using Fill Flash

• Bounced Flash techniques

• Manual and Automatic (TTL) Flash Settings

• Using Flash to Make Spectacular Portraits

• 1st and 2nd Curtain Flash Effects

•  White balancing flash photos

Cost: $35.00 payable at the time of sign up.

Scheduling a Class:

Limited space is available so no refunds will be given for cancellations, but you will be given full credit towards the next available class. Please call PhotoGarden at (802)863-1256, email us, or stop by our 10 Dorset Street location to reserve your space.

About the instructor:

Roger Lambert is a published Fine Art and Event photographer from Burlington with experience as an instructor on Digital Photography and Adobe Photoshop. He incorporates a lifetime of picture-taking experience and enthusiasm for photography into his presentations.

How to take better pictures:

Developing your Photographer's Eye

Overview:

From learning a few simple guidelines to increase the impact and interest of your snapshots, to developing your "Photographer's Eye" through an appreciation and understanding of basic principles of artistic composition, color, and form, this two-hour course will help you develop your photographic skills to a level where you will be proud to display your work.

We'll explore aesthetic and technical concepts such as:

• Subject and Background
• Composition
• Perspective and Point-of-View
• Pattern and Balance
• Palette
• Gestalt Completion
• Depth of View
• Leading Lines
• Symmetry
• Flow
• Quality of Light and Shadow

and train you to practice the artistic thought process of a photographer. This course will give you insights and inspirations that will serve you as you progress from beginner to accomplished photographer.

Introduction to Digital Photography 101 is a prerequisite to this course.

Cost: $35.00 payable at the time of sign up.

Scheduling a Class:

Limited space is available so no refunds will be given for cancellations, but you will be given full credit towards the next available class. Please call PhotoGarden at (802)863-1256, email us, or stop by our 10 Dorset Street location to reserve your space.

About the Instructor:

Roger Lambert is a published Fine Art and Event photographer from Burlington with experience as an instructor on Digital Photography and Adobe Photoshop. He incorporates a lifetime of picture-taking experience and enthusiasm for photography into his presentations.

How To Get The Most From Your DSLR

Overview:

Ok, so you are the proud owner of a DSLR - now what? If you have taken a look at your Owner's manual, you face a bewildering array of choices, features, buttons, menus, options, and controls. This course will help you make sense of it all by teaching you what is important and what is not, what is useful for your favorite types of photography, and will provide specific recommendations for standard settings and controls.

This 2.5-hour course will also provide you hands-on instruction with your camera, so you can see for yourself the advantages/disadvantages of the different major functionalities of your camera. This course will have material of use for both beginners and more experienced users of DSLR's. Introduction to Digital Photography 101 is a prerequisite to this course. Topics include:

• Advantages of different focal length lenses with regard to perspective and depth of field.
• Advantages of shutter, aperture priority, and when to use full manual
• Why to choose various autofocus modes and focusing points and the utility of setting up a separate AF button
• The utility of separating AutoFocus Lock and Exposure Lock

• ISO and limiting ISO range

• Review the metering modes

• Using Exposure Compensation

• Using the Histogram

• Using mirror lock-up, tripod, remote shutter release, hyperfocal distance, and off-camera flash

• White Balance considerations

• using RAW vs jpg format

Cost: $35.00 payable at the time of sign up.

Scheduling a Class:

Limited space is available so no refunds will be given for cancellations, but you will be given full credit towards the next available class. Please call PhotoGarden at (802) 863-1256, email us, or stop by our 10 Dorset Street location to reserve your space.

About the Instructor:

Roger Lambert is a published Fine Art and Event photographer from Burlington with experience as an instructor on Digital Photography and Adobe Photoshop. He incorporates a lifetime of picture-taking experience and enthusiasm for photography into his presentations.