Guy D. Biechele Photography
Digital Photography Course Schedule for 2010

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.

Techniques for Creative Composition with Your Digital Camera

Great photographs communicate their message to us with strength and clarity. This workshop will help you increase the impact of your photographs through creative composition. We will explore framing, format, subject placement, camera angles, and ways to discover alternate compositions. We will also discuss the tools for composition including lens focal length, depth of field, tripods, etc. After discussion we will spend time in the field photographing, and then finish by reviewing and discussing the photographs we made.
What to bring: Digital camera, camera manual, extra batteries, memory cards, and tripod. Optional Equipment: different camera lenses and remote shutter release if you have them. Also recommended, appropriate clothing for the weather, insect repellent, and comfortable sturdy shoes.

Better Landscape Photography with your Digital Camera

In this day long workshops you will learn how to make better landscape photographs. We will explore how to use the special features of your digital camera to make landscape photography techniques easier. After a discussion of the elements of good landscape photography, we will head into the field to practice at a couple of local sites. After a picnic lunch (please bring your own) and more photography, we will return to the classroom to review and discuss the photographs we made.
What to bring: Digital camera, camera manual, extra batteries, memory cards, and tripod. Optional Equipment: different camera lenses, circular polarizing filter and remote shutter release if you have them. Also recommended, appropriate clothing for the weather, insect repellent, and comfortable sturdy shoes.

Understanding Your DSLR Camera

Your DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera is a powerful photographic tool.  It is easy to feel overwhelmed by all the choices they offer - Metering and exposure modes, lens choices, flash options, JPEG vs. RAW, etc.  Learn how to take advantage of the flexibility of your DSLR to become a better photographer.  This workshop will help you to make the most of you DSLR whether you use your camera for family portraits, landscapes, or other subjects.  Participants should bring their DSLR, camera manual, and any accessories such as lenses, flash attachments, filters, etc for discussion.  Also bring some photographs in RAW format on a CD or camera card.

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 techniques 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, remote shutter release, sturdy shoes, insect repellent.

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 computer 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.

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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