Hours: 9:30-7:00 Mon.-Wed., 9:30-5:30 Thurs.-Sat.
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All classes are available only with pre-registartion due to limited seating. Pre-register over the counter at 224 Collins Rd. NE or over the phone with a credit card at 319.373.0658
- Introduction to Digital Cameras. This is where it all starts for hundreds of photographers each year. Information on:
- How film and digital differ and where they are the same
- How to handle your camera and its buttons and dials
- Menus, settings and functions – just what do you need to know?
- What to do with your digital images
- Much, much more including how to use your camera and computer together.
- NEW! Intermediate Compact Camera class. The next step for photographers who shoot with compact digital cameras. The class surveys the topics of:
- Composition
- Close-up and Scenic Photography
- Better People Pictures
- Sports and Action Photography.
- NEW! Intermediate Single Lens Reflex (SLR) Camera. For those with interchangeable lens cameras. Explores the topics:
- Basic of the SLR camera
- Lenses and Filters
- Composition
- Exposure Controls
- Built-in and Hot Shoe Flash
- Close-up and Scenic Photography
- Sports and Action Photography
- Basics of Flash and Lighting. For any photographer looking to work with still life and portrait subjects. Learn about tools used to control and manage light. Using natural light, camera flash and studio lighting are subjects covered. Participants are encouraged to bring their cameras to follow along and to shoot.
This class is for all photographers new to digital and for those who have been shooting digital for a while but would like to have a better basic skill set. $40.00
6:00 to 9:00 PM - Longbranch Motel and Convention Center•
May 22 • July 10 • August 21
A 2 Hour Class that will have you taking better pictures right away! $40.00
Requires a good understanding of how to locate and change your particular camera’s menus and functions. Participants should have good basic skills when shooting in the Program modes. Review of these topics will not be covered in the class, stop into the stores before registering for some one on one training or register for the “Introduction to Digital” class if you’re unsure!
Time and Place....TBA
A 3 hour class designed with immediate success in mind! $50.00
Requires a good understanding of how to locate and change your particular camera’s menus and functions. Participants should have good basic skills when shooting in the Program modes. Review of these topics will not be covered in the class, stop into the stores before registering for some one on one training or register for the “Introduction to Digital” class if you’re unsure!
Time and Place....TBA
This is a two session class with each session running 90 minutes - $40.00
Requires an SLR type camera and basic knowledge of camera operation, including menus and functions. The first session is a presentation format, the second session is a shooting session where participants take turns as the subject.
7:00 to 8:30 PM - Collins Road Store
May 7 • May 14
90 Twixt Town Road, Cedar Rapids (One block off Collins and 1st Ave NE, behind PetSmart)