Tuesday, October 17 / 6 – 9 pm

No matter how you capture an image, the end game is always a gorgeous looking print to display or sell. But in the digital world, there are many hurdles that can stand in your way from getting the color, tone and sharpness you want in your finished work. This 3-hour workshop will walk you through the steps to get that final product you want, from capturing your image, to setting up your printer, or working with an offsite printer. Concepts of color spaces, profiles, resolution and challenges with print media will be covered in this class.

Supply list: Laptop or paper pad to take notes

Instructor: MD Welch
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Saturday, November 4 / 10 am – 2 pm

Using artificial lighting can be one of the most intimidating parts of photography. Students will gain an understanding of the various terms and techniques, what type of gear to buy, the basics of lighting. In this 4-hour workshop, classic lighting techniques and setups will be demonstrated, as well as the different types of gear required to make perfect lighting, on any budget. Students will see live demonstrations of portrait and still life lighting techniques. This class is a perfect starting point for those interested in lighting, those buying their first lighting equipment, as well as a great starting point for more advanced classes in lighting.

Supply list: Laptop or paper pad to take notes
Instructor: MD Welch

Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Saturdays, November 11 and 18 / 10 am – 2 pm

Adobe Lightroom is quickly becoming the go to application for photographers of any experience level, but so many photographers are not using the application to the fullest potential. There are also features of Lightroom that are best left to other applications, and those work arounds will be shown in class. From tethered shooting to advanced Develop module techniques, this class with get new Lightroom users up and running, and advanced users taking advantage of features that will save time, and reduce frustration.

Supply list: A laptop is not necessary for this class, but having one will not hurt, as students can work along with the instructor during class. Files for the class will take up 6-8 GB of space, and students should have that amount of space free on their computers if they want to work along with the instructor.

Instructor: MD Welch
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Tuesday, November 28 / 6 – 9 pm

Students will gain an understanding of retouching techniques to enhance both portraits and landscape photographs.  Improve textures, fix “problem areas,” and gain an understanding of industry trade secrets to add to your toolbox.

Supply list: Basic knowledge of Photoshop is required for this course. Photoshop CC recommended

Instructor: MD Welch
Ages: Adult (15+) / Basic knowledge of Photoshop is required for this course.

Tuesday, December 5 / 6 – 9 pm

Learn the secrets to color correcting, including color calibration, color profiles and color modes to create more dynamic images. Avoid common mistakes in taking your images from the camera to the computer to the printer.  Gain an understanding of industry trade secrets to add to your toolbox.

Supply list: Basic knowledge of Photoshop is required for this course. Photoshop CC recommended

Instructor: MD Welch
Ages: Adult (15+) / Basic knowledge of Photoshop is required for this course.

Monday – Friday, June 19 – 23 / 9 am – 12 pm

Take your photographs to the next level by learning proper composition and photography techniques. Students will learn the different ways to compose landscapes, still lifes and people, while also learning different techniques such as High Dynamic Range (HDR), panoramic stitching, long exposures, proper posing for people, working with photo filters and lighting terminology.

Instructor: MD Welch
Ages: Adult (15+) / Some familiarity with camera functions

Supply List:
A DSLR camera, as well as their camera’s manual and any lenses that students own should also be brought to class. A fully charged battery and memory card are also necessary for class. A tripod and shutter release cable are highly recommended.

Saturdays, November 5 and 12 / 10 am – 2 pm

Adobe Lightroom is quickly becoming the go to application for photographers of any experience level, but so many photographers are not using the application to the fullest potential. There are also features of Lightroom that are best left to other applications, and those work arounds will be shown in class. From tethered shooting to advanced Develop module techniques, this class with get new Lightroom users up and running, and advanced users taking advantage of features that will save time, and reduce frustration.

Instructor: MD Welch
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Required Supplies: 

A laptop is not necessary for this class, but having one will not hurt, as students can work along with the instructor during class. Files for the class will take up 6-8 GB of space, and students should have that amount of space free on their computers if they want to work along with the instructor.

Saturday, November 12 / 9 am – 5 pm

Adobe Lightroom is quickly becoming the go to application for photographers of any experience level, but so many photographers are not using the application to the fullest potential. There are also features of Lightroom that are best left to other applications, and those work arounds will be shown in class. From tethered shooting to advanced Develop module techniques, this class with get new Lightroom users up and running, and advanced users taking advantage of features that will save time, and reduce frustration.

Instructor: MD Welch
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Required Supplies: 

A laptop is not necessary for this class, but having one will not hurt, as students can work along with the instructor during class. Files for the class will take up 6-8 GB of space, and students should have that amount of space free on their computers if they want to work along with the instructor.

Saturday, October 15 / 9 am – 5 pm

This photography class is for students who own, or are planning to own, a Speedlight for their cameras (The small flash that can be attached to the top of the camera). Students will learn how to create better light on and off the camera with this lighting accessory and go from flat ugly lighting, to creating light that can compete with expensive studio lighting. This class is perfect for those just learning about lighting, and professionals who are looking to add the power of Speedlights to their skill set.

Instructor: MD Welch

Ages: Adult (15+) / All levels

Required Supplies: Students will need to bring their DSLR cameras, manuals, additional lenses, charged batteries for both Speedlights and cameras, as well as memory cards. Speedlight (if you already own, recommendations will be made)

Suggested Supplies: Students may also want to purchase a light stand(s), umbrella adaptors, and a umbrella for their Speedlights. 

Thursdays, October 13 – 27 / 6 – 9 pm

Explore portrait photography techniques for shooting on location (as opposed to in a studio setting). Students will work with live models and will experiment with light, including natural and artificial, posing, site selection, permissions and setting a mood within the photographic environment.

NOTE: Classes are taught off site. Class on will be taught at Jeff Ross’ Studio with subsequent classes taught at locations TBA on the first day of class.

Instructor: Jeff Ross
Ages: Adult (15+) and Up / Intermediate Levels (students must be familiar and comfortable with their DSLR camera settings)

Required Supplies: Digital slr with manual control for shutter speed and aperture, computer with image editing software, flash drive to transport images.