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Photography

Discover our upcoming photography classes + workshops

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Learn how to use your DSLR, mirrorless, or film camera to its full potential; explore apertures, shutter speeds, and exposure modes; understand exposure meters; experiment with tripods; and more. Discover our upcoming photography classes below.

All Upcoming Photography Classes

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Upcoming Classes Calendar

Introduction to Digital Photography

September 4 - September 25, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$225

Instructors:
Joe Yablonsky,

Venue:
Executive Conference Suite

Learn how to get out of auto mode and use your camera to its fullest potential! Students will learn how to adjust the lens aperture […]
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Learning to Look at Visual Art

September 24, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$35

Instructors:
Cristin Cash,

Venue:
Executive Conference Suite

Learn to See Art Like an Insider Ever walked into a museum or gallery and wished you knew how to really read what you were […]
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Key Photography Principles

September 27, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$40

Instructors:
Lamine Hamdad,

Venue:
Studio 100

The success of photography lies in mastering the art of visual storytelling through careful focus, thoughtful composition, and the skillful balance of light and shadow. […]
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Pro Quality Photos (Using any camera!)

October 16 - October 30, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$170

Instructors:
Joe Yablonsky,

Venue:
Executive Conference Suite

Are you disappointed in the photos you take? Do they lack “punch”? Do you feel the photo doesn’t match what you saw? If so, this […]
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Night Photography Workshop

November 3, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$55

Instructors:
Joe Yablonsky,

Venue:
Studio 100

Learn the techniques required to capture great nighttime photos! We’ll address how to use exposure modes, exposure compensation, white balance, and ISO to guarantee great […]
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Learning to Look at African Art

November 6 - December 18, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$210

Instructors:
Cristin Cash,

Venue:
Executive Conference Suite

Learn to See African Art in New Ways Explore the rich diversity of African art by looking closely at its forms, functions, and cultural significance […]
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Eye on Exhibitions: Narrative Art of the Plains

November 12, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$35

Instructors:
Cristin Cash,

Venue:
Executive Conference Suite

Explore the Storytelling Traditions of the Great Plains Discover the rich narrative art of Native American artists from the Great Plains through the exhibition Unbound: […]
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Camera Gear: What should I buy?! (Online Class)

November 20, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$45

Instructors:
Joe Yablonsky,

Venue:
Online Class

There are so many choices to make regarding the camera brand (Canon, Fuji, Nikon, Pentax, Sony), type (DSLR or mirrorless), lenses (wide angle, telephoto, macro, […]
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