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The Joy of Photography The Joy of Photography
Instructors: Kathleen Clemons / Ron Goldman
This class is for photographers who want to make photos for the simple joy it brings to them, while learning some new skills, techniques, and ways of looking at the world. It's for those who aren't necessarily looking at photography as a career, but want to be the best photographer they can be, and have some fun too!

Learn More                                         $595   (12 Weeks)
 
Small Strobes, Big Results Small Strobes, Big Results
Instructor:David Tejada
New Class!
This course is all about learning how to use your small shoe mounted strobes off-camera. You'll learn how create studio quality light using your small strobes, hence the name Small Strobes, Big Results.

Learn More                                         USD295   (4 Weeks)
Techniques for Mastering Creative Landscape and Nature Photography Techniques for Mastering Creative Landscape and Nature Photography
Instructors: Darwin Wiggett / Mark Degner
An eight week intensive course on landscape, nature and outdoor photography with special emphasis on creative lighting, macro, and filter use. It is taught by Darwin Wiggett, author of numerous books on Canadian landscape photography.

Learn More                                         USD395   (8 Weeks)
 
Understanding Close-Up Photography Understanding Close-Up Photography
Instructors: Bryan Peterson / Jon Canfield
Based in large part on Bryan Peterson's newest book, Understanding Close-up Photography, this class explores the close-up and intimate vision found not only with the macro lenses, but also with the wide-angle lenses.

Learn More                                         USD195   (4 Weeks)
Wedding Photography by Master Photographer Kevin Focht Wedding Photography by Master Photographer Kevin Focht
Instructor:Kevin Focht
Kevin brings years of experience to this class, using examples of past and present weddings to exemplify how to deal with selecting the correct lens, digital exposure, composition, how to arrange groups, creating a workflow as a foundation of consistency.

Learn More                                         USD195   (4 Weeks)
 
Photojournalism: Telling Stories with Pictures Photojournalism: Telling Stories with Pictures
Instructor:Jack Picone
Want to be 'out there' mixing with different people, thinking on your feet, problem solving, taking dynamic pictures of unfolding events or contemporary issues both small & large, learning new things constantly, then this is the course for you-Go for it!

Learn More                                         USD195   (4 Weeks)
Pet Photography Pet Photography
Instructor:Jill Flynn
This class will teach you the difference. It's about taking that extra step and moving beyond cute snapshots. Patience and a love of animals is crucial. It will cover photographing animals in a variety of settings from the home, on location and in a studio setting...

Learn More                                         USD195   (4 Weeks)
 
Secrets of Lighting on Location Secrets of Lighting on Location
Instructors: Charlie Borland / Hannah Cole
Photographing on location creates a new set of challenges to the professional photographer. Working in the studio can be accomplished with a small space and some lights, but working on location often requires you to work in larger environments and presents technical challenges not present in the studio.

Learn More                                         USD195   (4 Weeks)
Street Photography: Finding Order in Chaos Street Photography: Finding Order in Chaos
Instructor:Mason Resnick
Arguably the most challenging area of photography, but practiced by such legendary photographers as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Garry Winogrand, and Elliott Erwitt, street photography is a form of candid photography that often defies the rules of composition...

Learn More                                         USD195   (4 Weeks)
 
The Art of Food Photography The Art of Food Photography
Instructors:Ron Goldman / Kathleen Clemons
Are you as passionate about food as you are photography? Do you find yourself looking through culinary magazines and cookbooks, mesmerized by the photographs and wondering how the photographer was able to create such a stunning image?

Learn More                                         USD195   (4 Weeks)
Architectural Photography Architectural Photography
Instructor:Anthony Weller
In these lessons you'll discover the answers. You’ll learn how to overcome most of the technical and practical problems in performing an architectural shoot so you’ll have more opportunity to concentrate on the creative aspects.

Learn More                                         USD195   (4 Weeks)
 
Portraits Unplugged Portraits Unplugged  
Instructor:Bobbi Lane
This class will help develop your ability to 'see' the quality of light and apply it to 'real' people. We don't scout locations, we scout light and make the location work. We put our people in the light, critically aware of the direction as well as the quality, to create our interpretive portraits.

Learn More                                         USD195   (4 Weeks)
Capturing the Beauty of Flowers Capturing the Beauty of Flowers
Instructors:Kathleen Clemons / Ron Goldman
You'll learn the rules of composing stunning flower photos, how to isolate and simplify your flower compositions, how to use natural light to your advantage, as well as how to work around less than desirable lighting situations.

Learn More                                         USD195   (4 Weeks)
 
Lensbaby Magic Lensbaby Magic
Instructors:Kathleen Clemons / Ron Goldman
Lensbaby photos are everywhere! Isn't it time you found out why so many photographers are embracing the lensbaby blur? We'll show you the how, what and why you need to get you using this lens to create works of art with your camera.

Learn More                                         USD195   (4 Weeks)
Lighting Challenges of Architectural Photography Lighting Challenges of Architectural Photography
Instructors:Charlie Borland / Hannah Cole
Join award-winning commercial photographer Charlie Borland as he shares his knowledge in a step-by-step approach to making the jump from lighting novice to experienced lighting technician in architectural photography.

Learn More                                         USD195   (4 Weeks)
 
Electronic Flash-The 'Mystery' Revealed! Electronic Flash-The 'Mystery' Revealed!
Instructors:Charlie Borland / Hannah Cole
You will learn how to flash-freeze sports action, light up the camp tent, or create a colorful effects during this course. After completing the many assignments in this short, but jam-packed course, you will know how to use your flash in many practical and creative ways.

Learn More                                         USD195   (4 Weeks)
Photographing Children: Rising to the Challenge Photographing Children: Rising to the Challenge
Instructor: Cheryl Machat Dorskind
Whether you are a parent or grandparent who wants to take better pictures of children, or a photographer looking to break into the business of children's photography. Photographing Children will provide all the inspiration and skills needed for capturing the spirit and individuality of children in timeless and memorable photographs.

Learn More                                         USD195   (4 Weeks)
 
Painting Photographs Painting Photographs
Instructor: Cheryl Machat Dorskind
This class explores recipes for applying painterly effects to your photos. It responds to the 'hands-off' process of digital photography with 'hands-on' recipes. While our digital hand selects, masks, and guides the pen or mouse, the painting photos process is more tactile.

Learn More                                         USD195   (4 Weeks)
Lighting Techniques of the Portrait Masters - An introduction to digital portrait photography Lighting Techniques of the Portrait Masters - An introduction to digital portrait photography
Instructors:Charlie Borland / Hannah Cole
This course is designed for photographers with no experience. Maybe you have lighting equipment and are unsure how it all works. This course really is the next best thing to working side by side with the lighting master himself, Charlie Borland.

Learn More                                         USD195   (4 Weeks)
 
Controlling The Weather and Mastering the Light in Photoshop Controlling The Weather and Mastering the Light in Photoshop
Instructor: Danilo Piccioni
This course is jammed packed with creative, easy-to-duplicate PhotoShop tutorials and tips on techniques. What are you waiting for? In only four weeks, you will be in control of the weather and the light in your photography. Sign up today!!

Learn More                                         USD195   (4 Weeks)
The Business Of Wedding Photography - In Depth The Business Of Wedding Photography - In Depth
Instructors: Kevin Focht / Andrew Funderburg
This class will cover everything from how to meet and greet you clients, how to land the big booking, pricing, advanced lighting techniques, pre-visualizing your album, story telling techniques, as well as photoshop techniques to make your images pop, workflow, post production and award winning album design.

Learn More                                         USD295   (4 Weeks)
 
Fashion Photography - Creativity and Profit by Kevin Focht Fashion Photography - Creativity and Profit by Kevin Focht
Instructor: Kevin Focht
Kevin will take you on a journey into the realm of what it takes to be a world class fashion and beauty photographer. His course will not only cover how to shoot and light fashion/beauty images, but how you can make money in your own town shooting model portfolios.

Learn More                                         USD195   (4 Weeks)
Wedding and Portrait Albums for Profit Wedding and Portrait Albums for Profit
Instructor: Andrew "Fundy" Funderburg
Fundy will personally walk you though the entire process of marketing, designing and selling profitable albums. He'll share everything from his pricing & package philosophy, his personal workflow and his classic design method.

Learn More                                         USD195   (4 Weeks)
 
The Business of Photographing High-School Senior Portraits The Business of Photographing High-School Senior Portraits
Instructor: Kevin Focht
Whether you are a talented amateur wanting to break into the senior market or are already shooting seniors, this 4-week course will open your eyes to ALL there is to know about photographing the edgy and fashionable senior portrait of today.

Learn More                                         USD295   (4 Weeks)
The Art of B&W, Infrared and Sepia Photography in Photoshop The Art of B&W, Infrared and Sepia Photography in Photoshop
Instructor: Danilo Piccioni
After taking this class, not only will you discover how to post-process your digital color photographs into B&W or infrared, but you will also learn how to showcase them at their best using frames, borders and vignetting.

Learn More                                         USD195   (4 Weeks)
 
Beyond Color Photography In Photoshop Beyond Color Photography In Photoshop
Instructor: Danilo Piccioni
You will learn the techniques to "reinvent" your color images and take them to a new level. You will be taught how to apply duotone, triotone and quadritone effects. In addition, you will learn how to create Split Toning, Cross Processing and posterizing effects.

Learn More                                         USD195   (4 Weeks)
The Evolution of a Masterpiece The Evolution of a Masterpiece
Instructor: Danilo Piccioni
Unleash the artist in you with Photoshop. If you have ever hoped your photographs could express more of what people really see and feel, this course will show you how. Great photos have a soul. I will teach you how to make your best photos speak those thousand words that a good picture is worth. You can make your photos truly exciting and communicative: personal, beautiful objects that you (and your customers!) will want to hang on a wall.

Learn More                                         USD195   (4 Weeks)
   
   

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