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Getting Started With Digital Photography
Learn the basics about your digital camera and the digital darkroom (computers and software)
- Camera Functions and Features: $49.00
Introduction to the camera: menus, buttons, settings, memory cards, lenses, accessories, and more. Wednesday evenings, 6:30-9:30pm.
Wed. Jan. 18, 2012, 6:30 - 9:00 pm pm
Thur. Jan. 19, 2012, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
- First Steps with Digital Images: $49.00
Transfer photos to your computer, basic image editing, archiving and keeping your digital media safe.
Wed. Oct. 5, 2011, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Thur. Oct. 6, 2011, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
- Fun With Photographs: $49.00
See what's possible with some free and easy-to-use software to get creative with your images: filters, borders, paintings and more.
Wed. Oct. 12, 2011, 6:30- 9:30 pm
Thur. Oct. 13, 2011, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
- Advanced Editing - RAW and Composites: $79.00
Roll your sleeves up and get serious about your image making. Experience the combined power of editing RAW files (especially Nikon NEF with Capture NX2!), and then make interesting works of art with specialized techniques, including: panoramic stitching, HDR image blending and combining images to form unique composites (with Picture Window Pro - state of the art image editing software!).
Thur. Oct. 20, 2011, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Thur. Nov. 17, 2011, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
- Scanning film and prints: $59.00
If you are still shooting film, or if you have a shoebox full of old slides and negatives, then you need to start scanning your images to take advantage of the power of the "digital darkroom". Bring in your own film or prints to learn all about scanners and scanning.
Thur. Oct. 27, 2011, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Sat. Nov. 19, 2011, 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Travel Photography Workshop
Do you like taking photos on your trips, but not always happy with the results? Learn how to capture the sights, sounds and memories of your trips with less stress and more enjoyment. The 2nd and 3rd sessions of this workshop will be on location in one of Toronto's many photogenic neighbourhoods, rain or shine.
- Better Travel Photography: $290.00
Get ready to go on your next trip, prepared to come back with photos your friends and family will want to see. Learn how to prepare for your trip, take better photos on location, and share your photos after you return. Available in four sessions over four weekends.
Fall 2011: Oct. 8, 16, 22, 30; 9: am - 2:00 pm
Winter 2012: Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26; 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Weekend Workshops
There's nothing like spending a weekend with fellow photo enthusiasts to bring your senses and skills to life. For people who want to eat, breathe and talk photography, these intensive workshops are for you!
- Fall 2012: Haliburton Highlands: $375.00
Experience Fall in Northern Ontario and enjoy hiking, canoeing and stargazing at beautiful Moose Lake, just north of Haliburton Village, Ontario.
You will learn about photography in nature and enjoy the rustic* charm of Camp Northland, located just a short 3.5 hour drive northeast from Toronto.
Fee includes food and accommodations*. (* bring your own sleeping bag, pillow and towels...)
Dates for Fall 2012 workshop to be announced (peobably Sept 21-23, but this will be confirmed.)
- Winter 2012: Explore Toronto Islands: $150.00
Spend the weekend on Toronto Islands - well, not overnight, but both Saturday and Sunday we'll ferry over to get way from the city, and experience a true Winter Wonderland.
The first ferry leaves the City around 6 am, early enough to catch the sunrise, and we'll return after sunset on Saturday, but earlier on Sunday so we can return to the classroom and review our photos.
Winter 2012: Sat/Sun Feb. 25-26, 2012
Local Toronto Neighbourhoods and Parks
Learn about photography while exploring interesting locations in and around Toronto.
- Field Trips: $49.00
Meet at various spots around the GTA and learn to "see" the photographs that are right in front of you.
Locations will be identified to you after registration.
Sun. Oct. 2, 2011, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sun. Oct. 23, 2011, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sat. Oct. 29, 2011, 2:00 - 6:00 pm * New Time *
Sat. Nov. 5, 2011, 2:00 - 6:00 pm *New Time*
Sun. Nov. 20, 2011, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm * New Date *
- Field Trips PLUS Image Editing: $79.00
Go exploring, take some photos then return to the classroom and start editing them right away. Review your photos in a small group to gain valuable feedback and inspiration.
Locations will be identified to you after registration.
Sat. Oct. 15, 2011, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat. Dec. 3, 2011, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Portraits and other Lighting Techniques
Learn how to pose people and creatively light both people and objects in your home studio.
- Portraits: $149.00
Learn about lighting and posing people for flttering and dramatic portraits. In November thye session will have a model to work with - in December, bring your family members for a family portrait session. (Registration is limited to first five families.)
Sun. Nov. 6, 2011, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun. Dec. 4, 2011, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Studio Lighting for objects: $79.00
Learn all about studio lighting to photograph small objects: jewelry, flowers, china, collectibles, etc. learn to use household lamps as well as remote electronic strobe lights.
Wed. Oct. 26, 2011, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Thurs. Nov. 10, 2011, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
All prices are subject to HST.
Bring your own laptop for a personalized editing environment.