Photography
Basic Digital Photography
Ever wonder about all the features of your camera? This "start at the beginning" course will teach you how to capture great-looking images with your DSLR or mirrorless camera. Basic Digital Photography is a broad introduction to digital photography geared towards a simple understanding of the fundamentals without too much science. You will learn techniques to improve your photography of any subject right away for social media or any other use you may have.
Basic Digital Photography II
Learn more about your camera and get creative! The second in the basic digital photography series, Basic Digital Photography II is designed to build upon the basics. This course will move deeper into the basic concepts to teach you exactly what the camera is doing, which will allow you to gain more creative control over your images. You will learn in further detail the shooting modes so you can find the one that works best for you. Learn how to move beyond the camera default settings in metering, focus, and exposure as well as working with all aspects of depth of field.
How to Take Professional Photos with Your iPhone
Learn how to take your iPhone photos to a professional level. With advancements in smartphone technology, you can take amazing pictures with your smartphone camera; this course will teach you how to use the camera's features and where to look. With a focus on using your iPhone, you will learn tips and tricks that you can use every day such as composing your scene to create depth, optimizing your iPhone camera settings, telling a story in your photos, utilizing light sources, and professionally editing photos on your iPhone. Make your iPhone photos stand out from the rest!
How to Take Professional Photos with Your iPhone II
Ready to elevate your iPhone photography? Join our advanced course to master: 1) portrait photography, 2) night photography, 3) photo library management, 4) photo quality techniques, 5) social media presence, and 6) photo analysis. Discover how to capture the essence of your subjects, manage your photo collections efficiently, and gain insights from peer feedback. Review file types and avoid losing a great photo ruined by poor file quality. Learn how to edit, enhance, and upload photos to social media platforms. Put your skills to the test with a practical outing to Bird Island Park.
Digital Photography – Photo Safari at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Hone your wildlife photography skills with a morning at the Jacksonville Zoo. This is a hands-on, in-the-field workshop so bring all the gear you wish to use or want to learn more about. Lessons and individual help will be given along the way. All camera types are welcome. We will cover several varied types of photo situations, so you can take home your own "safari" photos — just as if you'd gone to Africa!
Digital Photography – Fernandina Beach Center Street and Marina
Enjoy a morning of photographing the picturesque streets in Fernandina Beach. You will focus on the Fernandina Beach Center Street and Marina which abounds with a variety of coastal subjects. All camera types are welcome. Bring your manuals for reference. The workshop includes group lessons on techniques and exercises to help you find creative shots.
Digital Photography – Photo Safari at Kingsley Plantation
Explore local history with a visit to Kingsley Plantation. The area, part of the Timucuan Historic Preserve, is filled with a rich variety of subject matter: nature, birds, landscapes, and old structures. Imagine what life must have been like; then capture these feelings within your photographs. Many of the sites you will see are tailor-made for black & white interpretations. As with all Photo Safaris, structured group lessons on composition, camera settings, and techniques are incorporated in the workshop as well as individual assistance.
Digital Photography – Photo Safari at the Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens
Join us for a full morning of hands-on photography work in the field at the beautiful Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens. The focus is on capturing the flora, nature, and landscape in the 120-acre urban woodland. Both structured lessons and a time to shoot on your own with expert help will guide you through the process of taking stunning images of nature. The class size is small to ensure ample one-on-one help. All camera types are welcome. Bring your manuals for reference. Enjoy the cooler weather in the outdoors and take home some wonderful photos.
Digital Photography – Jacksonville Riverfront: Southbank Riverwalk
Join us for a view of your hometown while strolling along the Southbank walk. This workshop will help you capture new perspectives of the skyline across the river and how to incorporate additional subjects like boats, bridges, buildings, and more. In group lessons on photography fundamentals, learn techniques to expand your vision to go beyond the “usual” shots, regardless of the camera you use. The class size is small to ensure ample one-on-one help.
Digital Photography – Urban Art & Photography: Downtown Jacksonville
Art is in the eye of the beholder and can be found everywhere. Join us in this workshop that will demonstrate finding art in an urban setting. Lessons include photography fundamentals, recognizing arrangements in subject matter, and techniques with your camera, no matter what type of camera you are using. Learn to see beyond what is before you. The class size is small to ensure ample one-on-one help. Spend a quiet and relaxing morning in downtown Jacksonville and go home inspired.
Photo Editing Courses
Digital Photo Editing with Photoshop
Enhance your photography skills with our Digital Photo Editing with Photoshop course. You'll become proficient in Adobe Photoshop and learn key techniques for improving digital photos, including adjustments in color, brightness, and sharpness, as well as combining images, cloning, and retouching. Understand the differences between RAW and JPG formats. This interactive workshop includes live demonstrations by the expert instructor. Bring your laptop to participate actively, using pre-selected images provided in class for hands-on practice.
Lightroom Classic for Digital Editing
Digital photography produces an explosion of images and keeping track of them can be a real challenge. Learn how to make order out of chaos using Adobe Lightroom Classic. The Library Module lets you import, catalog, and add keywords to your photos. The Develop Module provides powerful editing tools for color adjustment, cropping, red-eye removal, and making other corrections. With Lightroom’s non-destructive feature, you can edit the photo without altering the original file.