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Current Schedule of Classes

    Discover Digital Photography
    Spring Session
    Tuesdays 6:30-8:30p January 24th, 31st, February 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
    New Section! Saturdays 9a-1p February 11th, 18th and 25th
    Stultz Center Room 127
    This 6 week course will take you from the very beginning with your camera through making beautiful pictures. We’ll start by familiarizing you with all of the buttons and menus on the camera. Learn the various shooting modes, white balance options, all the flash modes, reviewing images, what accessories you need and more. Then we’ll move to advanced features on the camera including exposure compensation, the histogram, flash exposure compensation, ISO settings and metering methods. Once you’ve got the mechanics down we’ll spend our time working on composition and using the camera. There will be a composition lecture teaching you how to compose and expose for pictures using the tools you just learned. Then students will shoot subjects of their choice and bring images to class for critique to help them make better images.
    Intermediate Photography for SLR cameras Part I
    Spring Session Wednesdays 6:30-8:30p
    January 25th, February 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
    New Section! Tuesdays 6:30-8:30p April 10th, 17th, 24th, May 1st & 15th (no class on the 8th)
    Stultz Center Room 127
    Want to gain more control over your photography? Learn to use your camera in the manual modes. Join me to demystify apertures and shutter speeds. Learn to use aperture priority to gain control over your depth of field. Understand shutter priority and when to use it. Finally understand the manual mode and how to make correct exposure decisions. After I explain the concept with lecture, each student will practice various shooting exercises to reinforce the concepts. Learn hands on to gain more control over your camera. This class is for SLR camera users only, it is geared for digital, but film is welcome.
    Intermediate SLR Photography Part II
    Wednesdays 6:30-8:30p
    February 29th, March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
    Stultz Center Room 127
    Now that you have basic knowledge of using your SLR camera let’s put it to use. This assignment based class will offer students lots of practice using their camera in the manual modes. Each week will be a short lecture followed by critiques of student’s images from the previous week’s assignment. Assignments will include:

  • Use of light - quality and direction
  • Depth of field- controlling the aperture to achieve the effect you want
  • Shutter speed – controlling the shutter speed to achieve blur, stop action and other effects
  • Exposure – getting the correct exposure every time
  • ISO and WB – when to adjust, the pros and cons, and when to use

    This class will give students a better feel for their camera and offers a chance to learn from other student’s successes and problems. Bring camera with owners manual.

    Prerequisite: Intermediate Photography Part 1 or permission from instructor. Maximum of 12 students due to time needed to critique images.
    Advanced Photograhy Field Workshop
    Wednesdays 6:30-8:30p
    April 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th and May 2nd
    Stultz Center Room 127

    Field sessions - Each class will have a 2-3 hour field trip the weekend following the lecture so please keep those open. Final destinations and time/dates will be announced in class.

    Want to take your photography to the next level? Join me in this 5 week action packed workshop. Each week I will introduce a different photography subject, then we'll meet in the field later that week to practice hands on what we've learned. The following week we'll review everyone's images and continue onto a new subject! Subjects to be covered are:

    • Everyday portrait photography
    • Street/travel photography
    • Action photography
    • Night photography

    This is sure to be a fun and rewarding course. Bring all of your skills together in practical shooting situations.

    Course requirements:
    Students will need the following equipment for this class:
    • SLR digital camera
    • Tripod
    • Off camera flash is helpful but not required
    • At least one lens with a range of 24mm – 100mm will be very useful but not required. Bring what you have.

    You must know how to use the SLR camera in the manual modes (manual, aperture & shutter priority) or have taken Intermediate Photography for the SLR camera part 1 +/- part 2. Student should also know how to download and email images for critique/review sessions. Please contact instructor for questions on admission requirements. Maximum of 12 students due to time needed to critique images.
    Beginning Adobe Lightroom 3.0
    Tuesdays 6:30-8:30p
    March 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th and April 3rd
    PVCC Stultz Center Room W127
    Learn how to use this powerful tool to organize, edit and output your photography. Adobe’s latest product combines the best aspects of Bridge and Photoshop’s common editing tools into one program. We will explore each module so the student can efficiently navigate the program. In the Library learn to import images, organize them with keywords, add captions and more. Then we’ll explore the versatile Develop module to edit images. Finally we’ll look at the output modules for Slideshow, Print and Web so you can effectively present your images. This class requires the student to have basic proficiency on the computer. Please make sure you understand the basic filing system on your computer, ie Windows - Explore, Mac - Finder. Each class will consist of lecture and then hands on practice time with the instructor present. A laptop with the latest version of Lightroom installed is highly recommended so you can work on the program during class. Limited to 12 students. This class uses Lightroom 3.0 to teach but 2.0 versions are welcome.

Crossroads Art Center, Richmond, VA

    Discover Digital Photography
    Saturday March 10th, 2012 10a-5p
    This course will take you from the very beginning with your camera through making beautiful pictures. We’ll start by familiarizing you with all of the buttons and menus on the camera. Learn the various shooting modes, white balance options, all the flash modes, reviewing images, what accessories you need and more. Then we’ll learn a few advanced features on the camera including exposure compensation, flash exposure compensation and ISO settings. Once you’ve got the mechanics down we’ll spend our time working on composition and using the camera. There will be a composition lecture teaching you how to compose and expose for pictures using the tools you just learned. Finally we'll address basic computer skills for photography including downloading, organizing, programs to use and basic editing.

    The class is hands on to aid the student in learning. All classes come with a detailed hand out. There will be several short breaks and a 30 minute lunch break. I recommend bringing a bag lunch but there are some fast food places in the area.
    Victoria Dye Photography
    2260 Sparrow Lane
    Charlottesville, VA 22911

    Or Pay Via Paypal

    Student materials required: Own digital camera with charged batteries, empty memory card and manual.

    I will need a minimum of 5 students to run the class with a maximum of 12 students. If there are less than 5 students your money will be refunded and the class rescheduled.

    Intermediate Photography: Getting the Most out of Your SLR Camera
    Saturday March 24th, 2012 10a-5p
    Want to gain more control over your photography? Learn to use your camera in the manual modes. Join me to demystify apertures and shutter speeds. Learn to use aperture priority to gain control over your depth of field. Understand shutter priority and when to use it. Finally understand the manual mode and how to make correct exposure decisions. After I explain the concept with lecture, each student will practice various shooting exercises to reinforce the concepts. Learn hands on to gain more control over your camera. This class is for SLR digital camera users only.

    The class is hands on to aid the student in learning. All classes come with a detailed hand out. There will be several short breaks and a 30 minute lunch break. I recommend bringing a bag lunch but there are some fast food places in the area.
    Victoria Dye Photography
    2260 Sparrow Lane
    Charlottesville, VA 22911

    Or Pay Via Paypal

    Student materials required: Own digital camera with charged batteries, empty memory card and manual.

    I will need a minimum of 5 students to run the class with a maximum of 12 students. If there are less than 5 students your money will be refunded and the class rescheduled.

    Beginning Adobe Lightroom Version 3
    Saturday April 7th, 2012 10a-5p
    Digital images a mess? Don't know where anything is or how to organize it all? Learn how to use this powerful tool to organize, edit and output your photography. Adobe's latest product combines the best aspects of Adobe Camera Raw and Photoshop's common editing tools into one program. We will explore Library and Develop module so the student can efficiently navigate the program. In the Library learn to import images, organize them with keywords, add captions and more. Then we'll explore the versatile Develop module to edit images. Crop with ease, fix color casts, adjust exposure, turn into B&W, clear up acne and red eye and so much more. This program is easy to use and does not require you to save extra files or use layers!

    This class requires the student to have basic proficiency on the computer. This is a fast paced class to show you how best to streamline your digital workflow. A laptop with the latest version of Lightroom installed is highly recommended so you can work on the program during class, but is not required. I have one laptop to loan during the class. Limited to 12 students.
    The class is hands on to aid the student in learning. All classes come with a detailed hand out. There will be several short breaks and a 30 minute lunch break. I recommend bringing a bag lunch but there are some fast food places in the area.
    Victoria Dye Photography
    2260 Sparrow Lane
    Charlottesville, VA 22911

    Or Pay Via Paypal

    Refund policy: Full refund up to 30 days prior to class. After that I will need to fill your spot for a refund. I will need 5 students to run the class. If I do not get this many I will refund your registration fee in full.

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