Boot Camps
Digital Photography
If you're thinking about taking up photography with a digital
camera, this is the class for you. Digital Boot Camp is a crash
course that introduces students to the basic operation of a
digital camera (DSLR). You don't need any previous experience
whatsoever – it's a workshop meant for beginners. You don't even
need to own a digital camera yet – we can provide you with one
for the class.
Photoshop
You love your digital camera. You love the photos you take with it – travel shots, family and friends, artistic scenes. You want to take the next step and add a "professional" finish to your images and you don't want to spend months learning how to do it.
Film
Film is not dead! If you want to experience how photography was
done before all this digital stuff came along, this is the class
for you. The Film Boot Camp is a crash course that introduces
students to the basic operation of an SLR camera. You don't need
any previous experience whatsoever – it's a workshop meant for
beginners. You don't even need to own a film camera – we can
provide you with one for the class.
Wedding & Event Photography
The knowledge and skills of a professional wedding photographer
are many and varied. The essentials have been boiled down and are
presented here for people who are considering a career in
wedding photography
Beyond Basics Lightroom
This one-day workshop is a crash-course in using this powerful
photo processing tool. Among other things, you'll learn how to
use collections, enhance images in under 15 seconds and set up
your file structure properly.
Photo Explorers
Not heading out of town for vacation this year? There's
plenty to do right here in Chicago! You could go to a museum, see
a movie, hang out in Millennium Park…or you could learn
photography!
Mommy & Daddy
This crash course introduces you to the basics of digital camera
operation. You'll learn what the dials and buttons on your camera
mean and how they affect your photos. You'll learn to cut out
distracting background before you take your pictures. We'll
discuss lighting and how it can enhance your photo or work
against it. We'll also talk about working with your subjects –
your children and family – to help them and you relax and enjoy
being around a camera.
TABLETOP/PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
During this workshop course you will become familiar with various approaches to tabletop and product photography, while also developing necessary business skills.
