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Title:	Adult Digital Photography Class with Mike Pach
Date:	1/14/2023 - 1/28/2023
Address:	UCCS Downtown, 102 S. Tejon St. Suite 105-A
Location:	Colorado Springs, CO
Hours:	1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost/Cover:	$75
Contact Info:	719-260-6637

Details:

This 4-session course is designed to teach adult students how to get the most out of their cameras and how to photograph a variety of subjects. Instruction includes discussions of camera settings, equipment choices and composition. This course also covers sports, event, landscape, wildlife, lightning, firework and night-sky photography. You will get the most out of these classes if you have an interchangable-lens camera. Photography using cell phones is not covered. You have the flexibility of registering for the classes that suit your learning needs. A discount is given for signing up for all 4 sessions (see chart below).

All sessions will be held at UCCS Downtown at 102 S. Tejon in Colorado Springs. Register phone (719-260-6637) or e-mail or by clicking the "Buy Now" button for the classes listed in the table below.

Session 1 - Camera Basics and Composition

In this class you will learn about basic camera settings, auto focus, equipment choices, composition and how to start thinking like a photographer to make better photos. Half the session will concentrate on compositional elements and techniques.

Session 2 - Advanced Shooting Modes and Camera Functions

This session covers advanced camera settings, including shooting in manual, aperture-priority and shutter-priority modes. You will learn how to use the camera's meter, focus modes/points, white balance and the histogram.

Session 3 - Subject Matter (Nature, Wildlife, Sports/Events and Macro Photography)

This session includes tips and techniques on a variety of subjects, including nature/landscape, wildlife, using filters, sports, events, and macro (flowers, small objects, textures) photography. There will be hands-on macro session. Please bring some small items such as candies, coins, jewelry, etc. to photograph.

Session 4 - A Shot in the Dark

This session features instruction on taking photos in low-light conditions, including night scenes, the moon, lightning, fireworks, night sky and painting with light techniques.Bring 5-10 photos on a thumb drive for a critique of your work.