Wednesday and Thursday, November 7 and 8 / 6 – 9 pm

On day one, students will gain an understanding of retouching techniques to enhance both portraits and landscape photographs. Students will retouch by improving textures, fixing “problem areas,” and will gain a better understanding of the Photoshop toolbox. On day two, students will learn the secrets to color correcting, including color calibration, color profiles and color modes to create more dynamic images. Learn how to avoid common mistakes in taking your images from the camera to the computer to the printer.

Supply list: Basic knowledge of Photoshop is required for this course. Students need to have a laptop with Photoshop CC already installed on the computer before class starts. 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+) / Basic knowledge with Photoshop is required for this course. 

Saturdays, October 13 and 20 / 10 am – 2 pm

Adobe Lightroom Classic CC 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 Classic CC 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 Classic CC 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

Supply list: Students need to have a laptop with Lightroom Classic CC already install on the computer before class starts. Older versions of Lightroom will work, Lightroom 5 & 6, but some new features will not be available to students. Due be aware that there are two versions of Lightroom currently offered by Adobe, Lightroom CC, and Lightroom Classic CC. This class will be taught using the Classic CC version. If you have any questions please do not hesitate in asking. 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.

Saturdays, September 22 and 29 / 10 am – 2 pm

This class is designed for beginning to intermediate photographers who have purchased a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera or a mirrorless camera. Course participants will explore the specific features of DSLR or mirrorless cameras, as well as general photographic skills and techniques to make great pictures.

Required Supplies: Students are required to bring have a DSLR camera or mirrorless camera as well as their camera’s manual. A fully charged battery and memory card are also necessary for class. Any lenses that they own should also be brought to class.

Instructor: MD Welch
Ages: Adults (15+) / All levels

Tuesday – Thursday, August 28 – 30 / 6 – 9 pm

Lighting for portrait photography can be intimidating, and confusing. The terms, the science and the gear can overwhelm photographers who just want to make a quality portraits. This course will introduce students to the terminology and will simplify the science of portrait photography while demonstrating a variety of gear setups to meet every budget level. Students will learn tips for posing subjects and will work on composition techniques for both individual portraits and group photography. Students will enjoy demonstrations of useful gear, will address safety issues and will learn shooting techniques in the classroom. The second half of the class will allow students work with subjects and applying the techniques learned to their own creative vision.

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

Supply list: 
DSLR Camera or Mirrorless Camera with charged battery and any lenses you own. If you have the manual to your camera, please bring that to class as well.
Optional: 
Lighting Gear you already own (instructor will provide shared supply)

Tuesday – Thursday, August 14 – 16 / 6 – 9 pm

Students new to landscape photography or those looking to sharpen their skills will enjoy this introductory level course. The first two days of class will be spent in the classroom exploring camera gear and functions along with the tips and tricks to create dynamic landscape images. Students will review composition techniques along with shooting in different times of day. The final class will meet offsite to shoot in the field during the transition from the golden hour to twilight where students will apply the techniques learned to create their own artistic vision.

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

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

Tuesday – Thursday, August 1 – 3 / 1 – 4 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 or mirrorless 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.

Tuesday – Thursday, June 26 – 28 / 1 – 4 pm

This class is designed for beginning to intermediate photographers who have purchased a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera or a mirrorless camera. Course participants will explore the specific features of DSLR or mirrorless cameras, as well as general photographic skills and techniques to make great pictures.

Required Supplies: Students are required to bring have a DSLR camera or mirrorless camera as well as their camera’s manual. A fully charged battery and memory card are also necessary for class. Any lenses that they own should also be brought to class.

Instructor: MD Welch
Ages: Adults (15+) / All levels

Monday – Wednesday, May 7 – 9 / 9 am – 12 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

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.

Friday, March 16 / 6 – 8 pm
and Saturday and Sunday, March 17 and 18 / 9 am – 3 pm

Explore portrait photography at the professional studio of Jeff Ross Photography in this weekend intensive. Students will work with live models and will experiment with various qualities of light, including natural and artificial. Students will work in a professional in the studio and will spend one day shooting in black and white and one day shooting in color. Students will enjoy class critiques and an energetic studio setting over this weekend intensive.

Instructor: Jeff Ross

Ages: Adult (15+) / Intermediate Level Students (must be comfortable with camera settings and functions).

Supply list:

• Digital slr camera with manual control for shutter speed and aperture. Please bring camera manual as a resource if you are not familiar with setting white balance and ISO. 
• Tripod will be very helpful.
• Hand held light meter will also be helpful but not required.
• Laptop computer (or computer) with image editing and capture software for your camera, also helpful but not required.
• Flash drive to transport images

NOTE: Classes are taught off site at Jeff Ross’ professional studio at 892 Maestro Drive, in Reno.

Tuesday – Thursday, May 1 – 3 / 9 am – 12 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

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.