Guy D. Biechele Photography
Digital Photography Course Schedule for 2008

Digital Photography Course Descriptions

Introduction to Digital Photography

This class will provide an introduction to the exciting new field of digital photography. We will discuss how digital cameras work, how digital and film photography compare, and the equipment needed to manipulate, print and store digital images. Topics will also include: shopping for a digital camera, computer programs for image editing, and digital photography and the internet.

The Digital Darkroom – Improving and Enhancing Your Digital Photographs

In this class you will learn how to use image editing programs to make the most of your digital photographs. Topics will include resizing, cropping, correcting color and sharpening your images. We will also discuss techniques that will help you get the very best looking prints from you digital photographs. Preparing digital photographs for the internet, as well as, the best ways to store and archive you photographs will be covered.

Digital Photography and Printing Clinic & Creating Special Effects with Digital Photographs

Students are asked to bring in examples of the successes achieved and problems they have encountered when creating and printing digital photographs. These will provide the basis for discussion and problem solving. Creating special effects with digital photographs will be explored. Topics will include creating frames, adding text, using layers, and more.

Getting the Most from your Digital Camera

Digital photography is an exciting new medium that offers many unique advantages as well as challenges for photographers. This course will explore many of the features offered by digital cameras, and how to use them to get the best results in a wide variety of conditions. Topics will include white balance, exposure options, noise reduction, filters and optional accessories, panoramic images, and more. We will discuss features included in basic digital cameras as well as those found on advanced camera models.

Photoshop for Photographers - Beyond the Basics

This workshop is for digital photographers and film photographers who work from scanned images. Participants must have a basic knowledge of Photoshop and the use of layers (or have taken Digital Darkroom and Printing Clinic). We will explore more advanced techniques for digital photograph manipulation and enhancement. Topics demonstrated and discussed will include working with RAW camera files, retouching portraits, photo restoration techniques, turning photographs into drawings, advanced black and white photograph techniques, distortion correction, and more.

Creating Dynamic Black and White Digital Images

Digital photography has offered photographers a tremendous degree of control in creating and printing color images.  These benefits are also available to those who are interested in creating dynamic black and white photographs.
In this workshop you will learn why you should photograph in color with your digital camera in order to create the best black and white images.  At the Sharon Arts Center state of the art digital imaging lab, you will learn how to use PhotoShop techniques to get the most out of your black and white images.  Participants are encouraged to bring their own photographs to work on during the workshop.  The workshop will include lecture, demonstration and "hands-on" work.

Unleashing Your Digital Camera
Creative Digital Photography Workshop for Teens

Digital photography is an exciting new medium that offers many unique advantages to photographers. We will explore some of the creative features offered by today's digital cameras and how to use them to make more creative photographs. Topics for discussion will include composition, exposure, macro photography, panoramic images, and more. The workshop will include lecture, discussion, hands on photography, and a review of the images taken during the workshop.

Students should bring, camera, tripod if they have one, full batteries, camera manual, and empty memory cards.

Creating Microsoft Powerpoint Presentations

Microsoft PowerPoint presentations are a very useful way to present lecture and discussion material or even an art portfolio, using easy to read slides that can be viewed on a compurter monitor or projected by a digital projector.  In this class we will learn the basics involved in creating a Powerpoint presentation.  Students will learn how to set up their slide show with custom backgrounds, and how to use text and pictures to build visually interesting presentations.

Macro and Close Up Photography

Through macro photography we can enjoy a whole new world of photographic subjects and opportunities. Insects, interesting flora, tiny details and patterns can fill our photographs. During this workshop we will discuss equipment and techiques for macro photography, spend time in the field photographing, and finish by reviewing and discussing the photographs we made.
What to bring: Compact digital camera with macro mode, or digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera with a macro lens. Also bring if possible a tripod, flash attachment, and remote shutter release.

Digital Photography for Artists

How to photograph your artwork, and basic digital image manipulation.  How to improve and enhance your digital photos.

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