Beginner | Intermediate Photography Lessons and Specialty Workshops will be offered this summer in June.
Weekend and Evening Classes Available
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Beginner Level Group Photography Lessons
This will be a small group with only 10 students. Teens are welcome.
As just a quick “sneak preview,” the content of the beginner photography class covers the following:
- Shooting modes; aperture priority, shutter priority, and manual mode
- ISO settings
- Depth of field
- Composition
- White balance setting
- Lighting
- Lenses & filters
- How to see the light
- Fill-flash
- Histograms
- Metering modes
When – Saturday, June 10 and 17 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Independent study will also be required during the week. Homework will be assigned after each lesson.
Rain dates – June 11 and 18
Where – Sims Lake Park, Suwanee GA
Cost – $175. Please note that no refunds or credits will be requested if requested less than seven days from the course date.
What to bring – DSLR or Mirrorless camera, camera manual, all lenses, a tripod, filters (if any), bug spray, sunscreen, water
Instructor – Mary Buck
Intermediate Level Group Photography Lessons
This will be a small group with only 6 students. Teens are welcome
This advanced-level workshop will cover the following:
- A deeper dive into shooting in manual mode, especially creative exposures
- Learn how to use exposure bracketing and process HDR images
- Developing your own sense of artistic style
- Shooting in RAW with an introduction to Adobe Camera Raw/Lightroom
When – June 26 and 27 from 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Independent study will also be required during the week. Homework will be assigned after each lesson.
Where – Duluth – address will be provided upon registration
Cost – $175. Please note that no refunds or credits will be requested if requested less than seven days from the course date.
What to bring – DSLR or Mirrorless camera, camera manual, all lenses, a tripod, filters (if any), bug spray, sunscreen, water.
Instructor – Mary Buck
Specialty Workshop
Wildlife and Nature
- Learn how to capture fast-moving subjects.
- Learn how to compose using the rule of thirds and leading lines.
- Experiment with spot-metering, creative exposures
- Looking for unique items in nature
When – June 19 from 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Rain date – June 20
Where – Roswell Riverwalk
Cost – $50. Please note that no refunds or credits will be requested if requested less than seven days from the course date.
What to bring – DSLR or Mirrorless camera, camera manual, all lenses, a tripod, filters (if any), bug spray, sunscreen, water
Instructor – Mary Buck
Specialty Workshop
Waterfalls and Long Exposure Photography
- Learn the best settings for long exposures
- Learn how to use a neutral density filter to block light
- Learn how to create stunning landscape and waterfall photography
When – June 21 from 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Rain date – June 22
Where – Vickery Creek at Roswell Mill, Roswell GA
Cost – $50. Please note that no refunds or credits will be requested if requested less than seven days from the course date.
What to bring – DSLR or Mirrorless camera, camera manual, all lenses, a tripod, filters (if any), bug spray, sunscreen, water. You will also need a neutral density filter (3-8 stop range).
Instructor – Mary Buck
