here has never been a more exciting time to be involved in photography.  Whether you shoot film or pixels, the strides in camera equipment quality and digital technology is bringing us a whole new way to capture images of the world around us.  But all these changes in tools and technology also bring confusion and frustration.  If you just can't seem to shoot the kinds of photographs that you see in the best books and magazines then it's time to stop that frustration and Discover the Secrets of GreatPhotography.

Professional photographer Rob Hull will be your guide as you Discover The Secrets of GreatPhotography.  Hands-on activities, illustrated lectures, discussions, demonstrations and a field trip are blended together to help you discover the techniques used by the top pros to create stunning award-winning images.

During this intensive course you’ll explore how to better use the creative controls on your camera and discover new tools to refine your photographic ability.  You’ll also learn the secrets of composing a powerful photograph.

• Think your light meter shows you the correct exposure to set?  Think again.

•  Lens choice: it’s all a matter of perspective.

•  Is Depth of Field just a big Circle of Confusion?

•  The three most important elements of photography: Light, Light, Light

•  Why “Perfect Exposure” is an oxymoron.

•  Shutter Speed and Aperture: the balancing game

•  Filters: the must haves, the fun to haves and the don’t touch ‘em with a ten foot pole filters

•  Hyperfocal is NOT a four letter word.

•  Silver Halide vs. Pixels

•  What’s in your camera bag?

•  The essence of good composition

To exercise our new found skills we’ll have a field trip during the class so you can get hands-on experience with what you’ve learned followed by a critique session where we’ll review images captured during the field trip. Film and processing is included. Digital shooters should be able to bring selected images in JPG format on a CD for the critique session.

Class Prerequisites...

For aspiring photographers who want to take control of their photographic experience.  Students should shoot with 35mm film or digital equivalent SLR camera.  More importantly, the camera should be able to be used in manual mode, allowing complete control of shutter speed and aperture.  Be sure to read your camera manual and understand how to adjust your camera’s controls prior to the class.