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Digital Photography Basics
Learn foundational skills and find the joy in photography! This course will be an introduction to digital photography, with topics including: Camera Basics including terminology, types of cameras, file types, and main buttons on the camera Exposure: ISO, Shutter Speed, and Aperture. Understand the different scenarios of when to adjust each setting Photo Composition and Finding the Light. Learn the general "rules" for composition, indoor vs. outdoor environments, photographing with backlight, and more Post-processing and Editing. Learn strategies for culling, organizing, and editing basics.
The classes will include exercises where we walk around the CCC campus and practice using our cameras, as well as exercises to do on your own.
Each participant must provide their own digital camera for the course. Cameras must have the ability to shoot in Manual mode. Check out this article if you want guidance on picking the right camera for you: https://www.digitalphotomentor.com/choose-best-digital-camera/.
Instructor Alexis Knapp was born and raised in beautiful Flagstaff, Arizona - the perfect place for exploring outdoors and taking photos. She has Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership. When Alexis was just 14, she received a hand-me-down DSLR and started taking photos any chance she could get. A digital photography class in high school further spurred her love of photography. While in college, Alexis had a chance to take another digital photography and was asked by multiple friends to take photos for their music recital posters. In 2013, Alexis photographed her first wedding and was hooked! Alexis works full time at Coconino Community College, while maintaining her photography business: Alexis Ann Photography. She specializes in all types of portrait photography, including weddings, family, newborn, and more. She loves being able to utilize outdoor and natural light as much as possible, and especially loves capturing little moments of love and joy.
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The classes will include exercises where we walk around the CCC campus and practice using our cameras, as well as exercises to do on your own.
Each participant must provide their own digital camera for the course. Cameras must have the ability to shoot in Manual mode. Check out this article if you want guidance on picking the right camera for you: https://www.digitalphotomentor.com/choose-best-digital-camera/.
Instructor Alexis Knapp was born and raised in beautiful Flagstaff, Arizona - the perfect place for exploring outdoors and taking photos. She has Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership. When Alexis was just 14, she received a hand-me-down DSLR and started taking photos any chance she could get. A digital photography class in high school further spurred her love of photography. While in college, Alexis had a chance to take another digital photography and was asked by multiple friends to take photos for their music recital posters. In 2013, Alexis photographed her first wedding and was hooked! Alexis works full time at Coconino Community College, while maintaining her photography business: Alexis Ann Photography. She specializes in all types of portrait photography, including weddings, family, newborn, and more. She loves being able to utilize outdoor and natural light as much as possible, and especially loves capturing little moments of love and joy.
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Location Lone Tree Campus - Flagstaff
2800 S Lone Tree Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86005
2800 S Lone Tree Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86005
Date:
Tuesday, August 01, 2023, 04:00pm - 05:30pm
Category: Continuing Education