Photography is an art that requires a mix of skills and talent. It is not just about camera settings or the quality of your camera gear and lenses. If you want to create better images, it involves truly understanding the fundamentals of photography, how the sensor works (on digital cameras), the aperture, shutter, managing depth of field, freezing or blurring of motion, lens focal lengths, the many various focusing modes, RAW vs JPG, and an array of other factors. But that is just one aspect to consider.
You also need to consider the importance of LIGHT. I can’t emphasize this enough. The management of light, quality of light, angle of light, mix of multiple light sources, diffusing it, manipulating it, is all something every photographer must explore and understand. I promise your photographs will improve if you devote more attention to this.
Then there are factors unique to specific types of photography. For portraiture, posing and interacting with subjects is critical. If you use electronic flash or studio lighting, you must learn the skills to operate these lights effectively. For landscapes, the understanding of sun angle, and a wide range of other factors are important. For wildlife, understanding where to find the wildlife and their habits is important.
Oh and there is the study of art and composition! All of these things are important, in fact essential, in the pursuit of better photography skills.
And then there are all the software tools on your computer to help you manage and organize your thousands of photographs, and edit them to make them “perfect” and print them. All of this work is called “post-processing” and while it is important to create the best image possible in your camera, virtually all images need some degree of post-processing/editing work.
I offer a wide range of classes to help you take your photography to the next level. Regardless of whether you are a total beginner or you have been doing photography for quite a while, I can help you. I also offer private instruction on most any topic.
Check out these classes starting soon!
- Photography 101 – Fundamentals of Great Photography
Tuesday Morning and Evening class options starting in January!
Register by December 31st and SAVE $50!!
- Photographers Weekend Boot Camp
Learn the important fundamentals of photography in one weekend!
January 26-27, 2019 All day Saturday + Sunday afternoon.
Register by December 31st and SAVE $50!! - Light & Photography Workshop
Highly recommended for anyone serious about wanting to improve their photography!
This course is a comprehensive look at light in its various forms, both natural and artificial and we look at the many ways we photographers can control and manipulate light to create great photographs! If you have taken Photography 101 or our Photographers Weekend Boot Camp, this is great next step!
Daytime class begins February 4, 2019!
Register by December 31st and SAVE $100!
- Private Instruction
Focused on your specific needs! - FREE EVENT: Learn More About Our Rocky Mountain Photography Workshops
+ Drawings for FREE PRIZES and future class discounts! Must RSVP to attend!
- 2019 Rocky Mountain Photography Workshops
Register early and save up to $400!
SOME OPTIONS ARE ALREADY ALMOST FULL! - Adobe Photoshop CC for Photographers Workshop
Begins January 16! Learn this essential powerful tool for editing photographs. Split into Basics and Advanced options! Total class time is a full 18 hours of very hands-on learning!
SOLD OUT! Let us know if you’d like us to add another session soon!
There are so many ways you can improve your photography. Where do you start? Start from where you are!
