XKP 1020

Creative Photography

If you're looking for inspiration, come to this course. There will be photo assignments and critiques, along with discussions on a variety of topics. Registration limited to intermediate and advanced amateurs. Use a 35mm film camera or digital to complete the assignments. Class meets every other week.

$92.00

XKP 1030

How to Make Good Home Movies

Do you want to improve your movies? For the serious amateur, join us as you learn videographic techniques that will give your shows sparkle and life. Learn how camcorders work and how to use their various settings. Explore the basics of sound and lighting. You do not need a particular brand of camcorder or software knowledge. You should have some experience using your camcorder at least in the "auto" mode. Bring your operator's manual to class.

$30.00

XKP 1050

Wedding Photography, Beginning

For the beginning wedding photographer, learn in this lecture/demonstration and hands-on techniques class, the basic set-ups from the engagement photo to individual portraits, the bridal party, the wedding day and the reception. If you have the equipment, bring a film or digital SLR camera, lenses, tripod and charged batteries to class.

$35.00

XKP 1060

Basic Scenic and Nature Photography

This class is designed to give amateur photographers some helpful tips for improving scenic and nature photography. Topics include exposure, depth of field, simple close-up techniques and helpful equipment. Wildlife photography also will be discussed.

$30.00

XKP 1064

Going Digital

Learn about the world of digital photography. Topics will include: digital vs. film, digital workflow, white balance, different kinds of digital cameras, composition and using various shooting modes.

$25.00

XKP 1070

Photography Appreciation

Students will learn valuable techniques in the areas of portraits, landscape, abstract, street photography and black and white vs color. View other photographer's work as inspiration, as well as other forms of art to assist in expanding your skill. Use a 35 mm film camera or digital to complete assignments every week. This class is for beginners and intermediate photographers.

$59.00

XKP 5000

Discover Digital Photography

We'll discuss the basics of digital photography, equipment, software, the digital darkroom, printing, Internet and e-mail use, along with commercial and personal applications. You'll learn what you need, what you can do, and what you can expect to invest.

$89.00

XKP 5001

Photographing People with Your Digital Camera

Photographing people can be fun, exciting - and complicated! This course will make taking beautiful pictures of adults, children, and babies simple. After a review of the basics, you'll discover the best way to shoot faces, repair common problems, and take professional portrait and formal group shots.

$89.00

XKP 5005

Secrets of Better Photography

Designed for both film and digital photographers, this course is filled with tips and tricks to help you take better photographs. You'll learn the basic technology that all cameras use, and you'll receive helpful information on exposure and lighting.

$89.00

XKP 5015

Photoshop CS3 for the Digital Photographer

Learn how to use Adobe's Photoshop CS3 to edit and enhance your photographic images.

$89.00

XKP 5016

Creating Web Graphics with Photoshop CS3

Learn how to use Photoshop to create graphics for the web. Designed for those with a good working knowledge of the basic tools in Photoshop and to be able to make selections and use layers and layer masks.

$89.00

XKP 5019

Travel Photography for the Digital Photographer

Discover the world through a photographer's eye. Learn the tricks and techniques digital photographers need to capture scenes from around the world and bring them home. We'll share various examples from destinations across the globe and expand your knowledge.

$89.00

XKP 5020

Photoshop Elements 6.0 for the Digital Photographer

Bring out the best in your images! Adobe's Photoshop Elements 6.0 provides the tools you need for quick fixes and detailed enhancement. This class is created for those with no image-editing experience. Upgrade students are welcome as well!

$89.00

XKP 5021

Photoshop Elements 6.0 for the Digital Photographer II

Adobe's Photoshop Elements 6.0 II is full of outstanding features for advanced editing. Once you've learned the basics, you're ready to see how they all work together for detailed editing, building collages, restoring old photos and more.

$89.00

XKP 5022

Introduction to Photoshop CS3

Learn how to fix and process photos and create original images. Requirements: Adobe Photoshop CS3, Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended, or any version of Adobe Creative Suite CS3 that includes the Adobe Photoshop CS3 or Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended software.

$89.00

XKP 5023

Photoshop Elements 7 for the Digital Photographer

In this Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 class, you'll learn the secrets to successfully editing photos and bringing out the best in your images! Perfect for those with no image-editing experience, this class will take you from novice to accomplished user.

$89.00