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This 2-session course will introduce students to their DSLR’s priority and full manual modes. By learning how and when to use each mode, students will gain greater creative control over their cameras. More advanced composition concepts will also be discussed based on students questions, levels and experience. Students will need to have a DSLR, mirrorless, or fixed lens camera capable of aperture and shutter priority and full manual modes. Long exposure and light painting will require a tripod. Session 1: This class will explain the exposure triangle and how to set exposure. Students will be introduced to and encouraged to explore of their camera’s priority modes. Exposure Triangle Aperture Priority Mode Shutter Speed Priority Mode Session 2: This class will build in the information from the previous class by delving deeper into the app and its features. Full Manual Mode Advanced Compositions Creative Explorations (Long exposure, ICM, Light painting) Requirement: DSLR Camera

This mobile series features three classes designed to expand the creativity and capabilities of students in the world of mobile photography. The courses are created in such a way that each class can be taken independently of the others but also build in skill and technique. Class 1 – Perspective Shift (Sept 16) This level 1 class will get students beginning to think creatively about the camera and subject placement when taking an image. Students will need to have a mobile phone and a basic understanding of the camera app. The course is designed around the default iPhone and Google camera apps. During this 2 hour workshop we will discuss: Working with camera elevation, angle, and distance. Working with basic compositional rules. Experimenting with panoramas Class 2 – Working with People (Sept 23) This level 2 class will teach students how to work with people and their surroundings to create more dynamic images featuring people. Students will need to have a mobile phone with a moderate understanding of the Camera app and its features. The course if designed around the default iPhone and Google camera apps. During this 2 hour workshop we will discuss: Working with the subject placement and the surroundings Working with the horizon line and leading lines Working with the available light Class 3 – Creating the Scene (Sept 30) This level 3 class will challenge students with advanced techniques in mobile photography. Students will need to have a mobile phone with a solid understanding of the Camera app and a willingness to experiment. The course is designed around the default iPhone and Google camera apps. Working with motion and burst shutter Selecting and locking focus and exposure Introducing additional lighting sources Abstractions Requirement for all classes: Bring your charged iPhone, Android, or smartphone. Bring a charging cord and wall plug.

This 2-session course will introduce students to Adobe’s Lightroom Mobile application. The course will cover the creation and sharing of albums, editing of images, and the built-in camera. Students will need to have a mobile phone with the Adobe Lightroom Mobile app preloaded. The course will discuss the difference between the free and paid versions of the app; students are not expected to purchase the app. Session 1- This class will introduce students to Adobe’s Lightroom Mobile app and help familiarize them with navigating through its features. Navigating the app Creating and sharing albums Exploring the built-in camera in “Auto” mode Basic editing features Session 2: This class will build in the information from the previous class by delving deeper into the app and its features. Working with the built-in Camera in “Pro” and “HDR” modes Advanced editing Requirement for all classes: Bring your charged iPhone, Android, or smartphone. Bring a charging cord and wall plug. Download the Adobe Lightroom Mobile App before the start of the course.