Photography
Basic Digital Photography – Understand Your Camera
Unlock the full potential of your camera and start capturing the images you’ve always imagined! This hands-on course is designed to help you confidently navigate your camera’s buttons, dials, and settings. You’ll learn what each control does and how it adjusts settings. Then, advance to Basic Digital Photography to learn how these settings affect your photos. Perfect for beginners or anyone with a new camera, this class ensures you’ll never feel lost behind the lens.
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 skills and turn everyday shots into stunning masterpieces? This advanced course is designed to unlock the full potential of an iPhone camera. You’ll learn expert techniques in portrait and night photography, while mastering photo library management and building a strong social media presence. You’ll discover how to capture the essence of your subjects, edit and enhance images like a pro, and avoid common pitfalls such as poor file quality. By the end of the course, you’ll confidently create, organize, and share high-quality photos that stand out online and in print.
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 Friendship Fountain and St Johns River
Capture the magic of morning light at one of Jacksonville’s most iconic landmarks! Join us at Friendship Fountain, where you’ll explore the art of photographing water in its many forms alongside the stunning Jacksonville skyline. Learn practical techniques for composition, lighting, and creative perspectives with personalized instructor guidance. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike, this class will boost your confidence and transform the way you see and photograph the city.
Digital Photography – Photo Safari Sunrise at the Jacksonville Beach Pier
Experience the breathtaking beauty of sunrise at the Jacksonville Beach Pier through your camera lens! This hands-on dawn workshop will guide you in capturing stunning pier silhouettes, vibrant skies, and dynamic beach scenes. With structured lessons and personalized instructor support, you’ll learn techniques for lighting, composition, and perspective to elevate your photography skills. Bring the gear you wish to use or learn more about— all camera types are welcome!
Digital Photography – Photo Safari at Memorial Park
Discover the charm of Riverside’s Memorial Park! Capture a variety of subjects, from the striking World War I memorial sculpture to scenic river views and lush park landscapes, while learning essential photography techniques. Guided by a professional photographer, you’ll gain hands-on experience through structured lessons and personalized assistance to improve your confidence and creativity. Leave with a collection of stunning images and practical skills to elevate your photography for years to come.
Digital Photography – Photo Safari of Northbank Architecture
Explore the architectural gems along Jacksonville’s Northbank Riverwalk through your lens! Photograph a variety of buildings and scenic grounds while learning techniques to capture unique angles and details. With structured lessons and personalized guidance from a professional photographer, you’ll build confidence in composition, your camera settings, and creative perspectives that make your photos stand out. Walk away with a fresh eye for architectural beauty that showcase the character of Jacksonville’s riverfront.
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.