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Testimonials

So far, your class has been an incredible experience for me.

I'm seeing things in a different way, not just photographs, but other types of art as well, not to mention my surroundings!

Thanks for the inspiration in class that allowed me to look at photography very differently than I had imagined.

Thank you for this amazing photography class experience.

You teach a wonderful blend of the technical, the art and the philosophic in photography -- overall, it has been far more enlightening a course than a basic photography class!

You have been available, patient, fun, kind and gentle -- we have so appreciated it!

Again, thank you for all you've shared — it's been a fantastic time!

His teacher was very professional, talented and creative educator.

He has a rare ability to generate enthusiasm and get children involved in a creative and enriching educational experience.

A. loved the class!

We feel blessed to have him as a teacher who has the talent to be a real mentor and a good role model.

Private Lessons

I learned more in this lesson than I did in that whole class.

Learn more about:

• Digital photography

• Photoshop Elements (PC or Mac)

• Lightroom (PC or Mac)

• Yourself as a photographer.

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International Center of Photography

Photography 1: Digital

This course introduces beginners to the creative and technical possibilities of digital photography.

Through demonstrations and hands-on sessions, students learn the basics of using cameras and imaging software to produce digital photographs.

Topics include camera operation, shutter speed, aperture, focal length, raw file formats, white balance, and composition.

Using Adobe Lightroom, students learn file management, image enhancement, and printing.

Lectures on historical and contemporary artwork explore creative approaches to photography, and assignments build photographic skill sets.

Prerequisite: Macintosh literacy or Macintosh Basics (free of charge)

Note: A digital SLR camera capable of shooting raw files is required.

Monday afternoonss

Class Code: 12WDP02

10 sessions

2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.

January 23 - April 2

No classes on: 10/7

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• Call 212-857-0001

• Register Online

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Photography Basics without Software

This workshop demystifies the digital single lens reflex (DSLR) so that students can get the most out of their cameras.

Students learn how to use all the settings and functions of their cameras as they practice taking digital photographs.

Topics include auto white balance, color space, color temperature, formatting, correct exposure for digital images, and the advantages of shooting in different file formats.

The class reviews examples that illustrate how different camera settings can affect the final image.

Students explore the many functions that a digital SLR shares with a traditional film camera and how to use them to create the best possible image. For beginners

Monday mornings

Class Code: 12WDP32

10 sessions

10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

January 23 - April 2

No classes on: 10/7

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• Call 212-857-0001

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92nd St. Y

Get More Out of Your Digital Camera

Covers camera operation, aperture, shutter speed, white balance, file management and composition.

Use a digital SLR or digital point-and-shoot camera.

Wednesday evenings

Code #CW12A71230

10 sessions

7:00 to 9:30 P.M.

February 1 - April 4

No class on: NA

• Call 212-415-5500

• Register Online

Friday afternoons

Code #CW12A71231

10 sessions

1:00 to 3:30 P.M.

February 3 - April 20

No class on: 4/6 and 4/13

• Call 212-415-5500

• Register Online

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Beginning Photo Editing

With Photoshop Elements

Improve and enhance your photographs with Photoshop Elements. Get hands on practice in cropping, burning and dodging, color correction, retouching, noise reduction, sharpening and color management. Windows users welcome.

Wednesday mornings

Code #CW12A71377

10 sessions

10:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.

February 1 - April 4

No class on: NA

• Call 212-415-5500

• Register Online

Friday mornings

Code #CW12A71378

10 sessions

10:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.