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Join us on this painting adventure. Enjoy an instructor led paint night with friends. All supplies provided. Bring your own tasty treats to munch and non-alcoholic beverages to sip while you create your masterpiece.

The class is designed to get you up and shooting quickly and effectively, without having to resort to the Auto or Program mode. Learn everything necessary to get your 35mm digital camera off Auto or Program and onto Manual, a mode that puts YOU in charge of your camera. The Manual mode allows you to take command of the camera's important functions. The advantage is that now you have control over the photos you take, not the camera, which is critical you as the photographer to take more accurate pictures relative to your vision. Class topics include: Techniques for hand holding your camera, the workings and interactions of the aperture, shutter speed, and ISO and finding and using specific camera controls. Important: Before attending class, make sure your camera allows manual adjustment of the aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Bring your camera, battery charger, camera manual, and, if available, an extra battery, memory card, and additional lenses. A handout with helpful information and diagrams will be provided at the start of class. You will also find it quite useful for review after you get home.

This class is for those interested in producing high-quality images with their smartphone cameras. That means learning and understanding the camera controls, as well as when and how to use them. Doing so will put the photographer in better control of their camera. And that will mean significantly improved photographs. Everything necessary for taking great smartphone pictures will be addressed, including: Learning how to use the camera controls on your specific smartphone, Basic photographic theory, Discussion on alternative smartphone camera apps, Suggestions for hand-holding your camera, Specific steps to follow when taking a picture, Useful accessories for your smartphone camera and how to compose your photographs to produce truly wonderful results. Please note: This class will not cover the taking of selfies. Don't forget to bring your fully charged smartphone, the smartphone's charger, and any accessories you have. A handout will be distributed on arrival. It contains lots of information and will greatly simplify the process of understanding what's being taught in class. You'll also find it quite useful for review after you get home. A materials fee of $10 will be due to the instructor at the beginning of class.