Introductory Digital Photo Course

This is an introductory class on digital photography. In class, students will be learning the basic mechanics of a digital camera and test out our skills both in the studio setting and outdoors. Afterwards, the class will review the photographs together.

Students will learn the following:

  • How to operate a camera

  • Understanding aperture, shutter speed, and ISO

  • Composition

  • How to use light in a studio environment

    Part 2: Studio Portraiture

  • Students will take turns photographing each other using different lighting set ups

  • The class will practice using Rembrandt, Split, Butterfly, and Backlighting

    Part 3: Outdoor Photography

• Students will explore the nearby environment and try different compositions

Part 4: Critique

  • The class will come back to class and each student will have an opportunity to present their photos and their intention behind the photos

 

Student Exhibition