Photography
Basic Digital Photography
Ever wonder about all the features of your camera? This "start at the beginning" course will teach you how to capture great-looking images with your DSLR or mirrorless camera. Basic Digital Photography is a broad introduction to digital photography geared towards a simple understanding of the fundamentals without too much science. You will learn techniques to improve your photography of any subject right away for social media or any other use you may have.
Basic Digital Photography II
Learn more about your camera and get creative! The second in the basic digital photography series, Basic Digital Photography II is designed to build upon the basics. This course will move deeper into the basic concepts to teach you exactly what the camera is doing, which will allow you to gain more creative control over your images. You will learn in further detail the shooting modes so you can find the one that works best for you. Learn how to move beyond the camera default settings in metering, focus, and exposure as well as working with all aspects of depth of field.
How to Take Professional Photos with Your iPhone
Learn how to take your iPhone photos to a professional level. With advancements in smartphone technology, you can take amazing pictures with your smartphone camera; this course will teach you how to use the camera's features and where to look. With a focus on using your iPhone, you will learn tips and tricks that you can use every day such as composing your scene to create depth, optimizing your iPhone camera settings, telling a story in your photos, utilizing light sources, and professionally editing photos on your iPhone. Make your iPhone photos stand out from the rest!
How to Take Professional Photos with Your iPhone II
Ready to elevate your iPhone photography? Join our advanced course to master: 1) portrait photography, 2) night photography, 3) photo library management, 4) photo quality techniques, 5) social media presence, and 6) photo analysis. Discover how to capture the essence of your subjects, manage your photo collections efficiently, and gain insights from peer feedback. Review file types and avoid losing a great photo ruined by poor file quality. Learn how to edit, enhance, and upload photos to social media platforms. Put your skills to the test with a practical outing to Bird Island Park.
Digital Photography – Photo Safari at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Hone your wildlife photography skills with a morning at the Jacksonville Zoo. This is a hands-on, in-the-field workshop so bring all the gear you wish to use or want to learn more about. Lessons and individual help will be given along the way. All camera types are welcome. We will cover several varied types of photo situations, so you can take home your own "safari" photos — just as if you'd gone to Africa!
Digital Photography – Photo Safari at the Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens
Join us for a full morning of hands-on photography work in the field at the beautiful Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens. The focus is on capturing the flora, nature, and landscape in the 120-acre urban woodland. Both structured lessons and a time to shoot on your own with expert help will guide you through the process of taking stunning images of nature. The class size is small to ensure ample one-on-one help. All camera types are welcome. Bring your manuals for reference.
Digital Photography – Photo Safari at Fort Clinch
Step back in time to the 19th century at historic Fort Clinch inside Fort Clinch State Park. Capture a glimpse of life for soldiers in the army while learning techniques for photographing historical settings. A professional photographer leads group lessons and individual assistance in this in-the-field hands-on workshop. Bring the gear you wish to use or learn more about. All camera types are welcome.
Digital Photography – Photo Safari at Fernandina Beach
Enjoy a morning of photographing serene Fernandina Beach. The main beach has it all – waves, water, flora and sea oats, birds, the boardwalk, and the beach itself. With plentiful coastal subjects to practice photographing, you will learn tips to creatively capture the natural environment around you. The workshop includes group lessons on techniques and exercises to help you find unique shots.
Digital Photography – Photo Safari at Walter Jones Historical Park
Enjoy a spring morning along the St. Johns River at Walter Jones Historical Park in Mandarin. Historic buildings, flora, and the scenic river await you; capture their quaint beauty among local history. As with all Photo Safaris, structured group lessons on composition, camera settings, and techniques are incorporated in the workshop as well as individual assistance.
Digital Photography – Photo Safari in San Marco
Stroll along the picturesque streets of San Marco and practice photographing the every day with a new perspective. With the famous lion sculptures, Balis Park, and churches nearby, you will find art in the city. In group lessons on photography fundamentals, learn techniques to expand your vision beyond the “usual” shots regardless of the camera you use.
Photo Editing Courses
Photoshop for Beginners
Enhance your photography skills with this photo editing course. You'll become proficient in Adobe Photoshop and learn key techniques for improving digital photos, including color, brightness, and sharpness adjustments, combining images, cloning, and retouching. Understand the differences between RAW and JPG formats. This interactive workshop includes live demonstrations by the expert instructor. Bring your laptop to participate actively, using pre-selected images provided in class for hands-on practice.
Lightroom Classic for Digital Editing
Digital photography produces an explosion of images and keeping track of them can be a real challenge. Learn how to make order out of chaos using Adobe Lightroom Classic. The Library Module lets you import, catalog, and add keywords to your photos. The Develop Module provides powerful editing tools for color adjustment, cropping, red-eye removal, and making other corrections. With Lightroom’s non-destructive feature, you can edit the photo without altering the original file.