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To register send an email to me at mike@mikeadkins.info
Introduction to Digital Photography Class
The Introduction to Digital Photography Class is a five week class covering everything from your first digital single lens reflex camera (DSLR) and from zero to pro in five weeks. Or Everything you need to know to shoot like a pro.

This is the perfect place to start your enjoyment of a new digital camera and to learn to take better pictures.

Requirements: The only requirements for the class is to own a digital camera. Even if you only have a fixed lens pocket digital camera this class is right for you. If you are considering the purchase of a digital SLR camera then you also will find this class a great resource to determine what camera is perfect for you.

Each student will receive a complete reference book on CD to survey not only as a study guide but a reference that you will find extremely valuable in the future. You will also find on the cd a list of valuable links to web based resources that will help in your future studies.

Classes are for all ages.

The classes may include short field trip and instructor lead hands on sessions with your camera. The classes are about you the student and not a show and tell class. The classes will include demonstrations and time for every student to get his or her questions answered.

There are no supplies needed for the class but you will be ask to print some of your images to bring in for critique. Also it will help if you have access to email and the internet as you will be ask to send your homework to my email address before each class.

Class sizes are limited. This allows time to spend with each student.

If you have any questions or would like to pre-sign up for the class please send me an email.

mike@mikeadkins.info


Michael Adkins
(304) 634-2025 cell
Class Information
The class is located in Downtown Huntington at 824 10th Street in the Painted Palette Art Studios. The classes are offered through Pixel Mountain School of Photography and Art. The instructor is Michael Adkins and can be reached by email at mike@mikeadkins.info or on his cell phone at (304) 634-2025.

Pre-regquisits.  There is no pre-regquisits to this class.  It is considered the starting point for anyone that is interested in becoming a photographer.  It is highly recomended for this class that the student has access or owns a digital SLR. (Single Lens Reflex) type camera.  One that you can set your camera to manual and has interchagable lenses.  If you are unsure if your camera will work for the class or if this class is right for you please contact Michael Adkins.

The cost for the six week class is $125.00 plus sales tax.  ($132.50 with tax).  A deposit of $65.00 is required to register and secure a place in the class. (This is being waved at this time.  Payment in full will be on the first day of class)   To pre-register please send an email to
mike@mikeadkins.info and state you are interested in the Introduction to Digital Photography class.  You will get an email back with further registration instructions.  Deposits can be paid by check, money order, or credit card through Paypal.

Class sizes are limited so early registration is suggested. 

Veterans and club members of Ohio Valley Camera Club or Tri-State Arts Association get a 10% discount on the class.  Please state you would like to take the discount at the time of pre-registration email.

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Class Syllabus
Class Syllabus (Note: This is a general guideline and may change without notice)

Week 1. (What’s all these dials do on my camera?)

* How a camera works.
* Image Sensors
* The Camera Controls – Taking your camera off auto.
* Evaluating Images – Histogram.
* Composition.
* Understanding Apertures, Shutter, ISO. (The three things that make an exposure)
* Holding Your Camera.
* Open Discussion.

Homework Assignment. – Take 3 photos using manual controls of your camera.

Week 2. (Hold that shot)
* Camera Exposure Controls.  When to use what setting.
* Controlling Exposure.
* Understanding ISO
* Controlling Depth of Field.
* Controlling the light.
* Controlling Grain.
* Controlling Sharpness. 
* Open Discussion.

Homework Assignment. – Take one photo that demonstrates Depth of Field.

Week 3. (Lenses the long and short of it)
* Color Balance.
* White Balance.
* Sunrise and Sunset (The Sweet Time)
* Photographing at Night or Low Light. 
* Understanding Lenses.
* Long Focus, Short Focus.
* Open Discussion.

Homework Assignment. – Take a Night Shot Photo and one Sunrise or Sunset Photo.

Week 4. (See the light)

* Using The Flash.
* Sources of Light.
* Natural Light with Flash.
* Mixing Light sources.
* Red Eye.
* Using an External Flash.
* Open Discussion.

Homework Assignment. – One Mixed Light Photo.

Class 5. (Geeting Seen)
* Composition, Subject, & Impact (The Perfect Photo)
* Using Photo Editing Software. (Digital Darkroom)
* Digital Workflow
* Photo Editing Software
* Photo Editing Tools. – The Mouse vs. The Graphics Tablet.
* Printing Photos.
* Photographers Rights.
* Open Discussion.

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