Adult Digital Photography Classes
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to register for all sessions.All sessions are conducted live on Zoom from 1-5 pm on the dates shown below.
Session 1 – Camera Basics and Composition – 10/17/26
In this class, you will learn about basic camera settings, auto focus, equipment choices, composition and how to start thinking like a photographer to make better photos. Half of the session will concentrate on compositional elements and techniques.
Session 2 – Advanced Shooting Modes and Camera Functions – 10/24/26
This session covers advanced camera settings, including shooting in manual, aperture-priority and shutter-priority modes. You will learn how to use the camera’s meter, focus modes/points, white balance and the histogram. Bring 5-10 photos on a thumb drive for a critique of your work.
Session 3 – Subject Matter (Nature, Wildlife, Sports/Events and Macro Photography) – 11/7/26
This session includes tips and techniques on a variety of subjects, including nature/landscape, wildlife, using filters, sports, events, and macro (flowers, small objects, textures) photography. There will be a crtique session as well.
Session 4 – A Shot in the Dark – 11/14/26
This session features instruction on taking photos in low-light conditions, including night scenes, the moon, lightning, fireworks, night sky and painting with light techniques.
Session 5 – Introduction to Photo Editing – 11/21/26
Learn how to use the tools in Adobe Camera Raw (Photoshop) and Lightroom Desktop to perform basic edits to raw photo files. These two programs are almost identical, and most of your editing work can be done using either one. It is not necessary to have the software required for this class, but you may follow along with the instruction if you have the latest versions of Photoshop CC, Bridge, Camera Raw and Lightroom Desktop installed on your computer.
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Adult Digital Photography Classes
Hosts
About
Visit
3peaksphoto.com
to register for all sessions.All sessions are conducted live on Zoom from 1-5 pm on the dates shown below.
Session 1 – Camera Basics and Composition – 10/17/26
In this class, you will learn about basic camera settings, auto focus, equipment choices, composition and how to start thinking like a photographer to make better photos. Half of the session will concentrate on compositional elements and techniques.
Session 2 – Advanced Shooting Modes and Camera Functions – 10/24/26
This session covers advanced camera settings, including shooting in manual, aperture-priority and shutter-priority modes. You will learn how to use the camera’s meter, focus modes/points, white balance and the histogram. Bring 5-10 photos on a thumb drive for a critique of your work.
Session 3 – Subject Matter (Nature, Wildlife, Sports/Events and Macro Photography) – 11/7/26
This session includes tips and techniques on a variety of subjects, including nature/landscape, wildlife, using filters, sports, events, and macro (flowers, small objects, textures) photography. There will be a crtique session as well.
Session 4 – A Shot in the Dark – 11/14/26
This session features instruction on taking photos in low-light conditions, including night scenes, the moon, lightning, fireworks, night sky and painting with light techniques.
Session 5 – Introduction to Photo Editing – 11/21/26
Learn how to use the tools in Adobe Camera Raw (Photoshop) and Lightroom Desktop to perform basic edits to raw photo files. These two programs are almost identical, and most of your editing work can be done using either one. It is not necessary to have the software required for this class, but you may follow along with the instruction if you have the latest versions of Photoshop CC, Bridge, Camera Raw and Lightroom Desktop installed on your computer.
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