Digital Photo 102 - Creating Memorable Images

A NEW Photography Workshop for 2012!
12 1/2 hours over 5 nights -
Pointe Claire Cultural Centre - Stewart Hall
176 chemin Bord-du-Lac / Lakeshore Road
Pointe Claire, Quebec

Designed exclusively for compact “Point & Shoot” camera users, this much requested - second hands-on workshop will show you how to create memorable images by composing with light, colour, and in black and white.

Challenging assignments will spark your creativity, to try something new and innovative with the camera in your hands. You will be taught how to easily process your images with various digital tools in programs like Picasa and Adobe Photoshop Elements.

Learn the art of photography through class projects and helpful critiques.

12 1/2 hours over 5 nights - from 7pm till 9:30pm

ONE Session only!

Tuesday, April 17, 24, May 1, 8, & 15, 2012 Places available!

Skill level Intermediate. Suggested prerequisite: Digital Photo 101
Recommended for anyone using compact cameras such as Nikon,
Canon, Kodak, Olympus, Sony, Panasonic, Ricoh etc.
Bring your camera and operating manual.
Presented mostly in English.

Maximum class size 10


Course Outline:

- Digital Camera Menus and Functions
- Wide angle or telephoto - what lens setting is best, and when!
- White Balance refresher – how to adjust it and why it's important
- Exposure (EV) Compensation - How to fine tune your imagery for best exposure
- Adjusting your cam's Quality setting (resolution) for the internet (Facebook) and for printing


Picasa and Photoshop Elements Basics :

- Creating Black & White images
- Adding Sepia toning for the "antique" look
- Contrast and saturation adjustments to create dynamic images
- Easy image touchup with the Dodge, Burn & Healing tools (PS Elements)
- How to resize your images for Facebook albums, emailing and for printing
- Sharpening your images for best results


Each week, a handout will be given with the evening’s topic providing some detailed information. A weekly photo assignment will help participants practice techniques learned through the workshops. Participants are encouraged to bring in their cameras with flash cards, to evaluate and provide helpful critique of their assignments.

Online registration is available at:

http://www.ville.pointe-claire.qc.ca/en_1588_index.php

Scroll down the screen to Workshop #23: DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 102: CREATING MEMORABLE IMAGES.

Non-residents of Pointe Claire can also register in person at the Stewart Hall Cultural Centre,
176 chemin Bord-du-Lac/Lakeshore Road in Pointe Claire.
The cost for this five night workshop is $78.

For more information, please call: 514-630-1220

This workshop is crafted and produced exclusively for
the Pointe-Claire Cultural Centre - Stewart Hall
by professional photographer and a/v media instructor

Frederic Hore

Not to be missed!