Thursdays, October 13 – 27 / 6 – 9 pm

Explore portrait photography techniques for shooting on location (as opposed to in a studio setting). Students will work with live models and will experiment with light, including natural and artificial, posing, site selection, permissions and setting a mood within the photographic environment.

NOTE: Classes are taught off site. Class on will be taught at Jeff Ross’ Studio with subsequent classes taught at locations TBA on the first day of class.

Instructor: Jeff Ross
Ages: Adult (15+) and Up / Intermediate Levels (students must be familiar and comfortable with their DSLR camera settings)

Required Supplies: Digital slr with manual control for shutter speed and aperture, computer with image editing software, flash drive to transport images.

Tuesdays, September 13 – 27 / 5 – 8 pm

Beginning and Intermediate photographers will enjoy this three-part introduction to shooting landscape photography. Day 1 will be a classroom lecture reviewing camera setting and shooting techniques. On Day 2, students will enjoy putting their new skills to use while shooting on-location. On Day 3, students will return to the classroom for review, class discussion and lecture.

Supply list: DSLR Camera (full charged with instruction manual), tripod. Laptop, tablet or notebook for note taking is recommended. It is also recommended (though not required) that you have photo editing software on your personal computer.

Saturdays, October 8 and 15 / 10 am – 2 pm

NOTE: This class has been rescheduled and will now meet on Saturday, October 15 from 9 am – 5 pm. To register for the October 15 class, please click here.

Instructor: MD Welch
Ages: Adults (15+) / All levels

Saturdays, September 24 and October 1 / 10 am – 2 pm

This class is designed for beginning to intermediate photographers who have purchased a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera, which is a camera with removable lenses. Course participants will explore the specific features of DSLR cameras, as well as general photographic skills and techniques to make great pictures.

Required Supplies: Students are required to bring have a DSLR camera, as well as their camera’s manual. A fully charged battery and memory card are also necessary for class. Any lenses that they own should also be brought to class.

Instructor: MD Welch
Ages: Adults (15+) / All levels

Thursdays, September 29 – October 13 / 6 – 9 pm

NOTE: This class has been rescheduled for Thursdays, October 13 – 27. Please click here to register for the new dates.

Instructor: Jeff Ross
Ages: Adult (15+) and Up

Thursdays, August 18 – September 1 / 6 – 9 pm

Explore portrait photography in a professional studio environment. Students will work with live models and will experiment with various qualities of light, including natural and artificial, framing and composition and variations in the photographic environment. Students will examine the work of photographers such as Arnold Newman, Karsh, Platon and others. NOTE: Classes are taught off site at Jeff Ross’ Studio. 

Instructor: Jeff Ross 

Ages: Adult (15+) / Some Camera Experience (students must be familiar and comfortable with their DSLR camera settings) 

Required Supplies: Digital slr with manual control for shutter speed and aperture, laptop or home computer with image editing software, flash drive to transport images.

Thursday, June 23 / 1 – 5 pm

Learn the secrets to color correcting, including color calibration, color profiles and color modes to create more dynamic images. Avoid common mistakes in taking your images from the camera to the computer to the printer. Gain an understanding of industry trade secrets to add to your toolbox.

Supply List: Photoshop CS6 or higher at their home computer or laptop. If you are not bringing your laptop to class, please bring a notebook or tablet for note taking. Some basic Photoshop experience required.

Instructor: MD Welch
Ages: 15 and Up / All Levels

Tuesday, June 21 / 1 – 5 pm

Students will gain an understanding of retouching techniques to enhance both portraits and landscape photographs. Improve textures, fix “problem areas,” and gain an understanding of industry trade secrets to add to your toolbox.

Supply List: Photoshop CS6 or higher at their home computer or laptop. If you are not bringing your laptop to class, please bring a notebook or tablet for note taking. Some basic Photoshop experience required.

Instructor: MD Welch 
Ages: 15 and Up / All Levels

Wednesdays, March 2 – 16 / 6 – 9 pm

This class is designed for photographers working with a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera. Course participants will explore the specific features of DSLR cameras, as well as general photographic skills and techniques to improve their photography skills.  DSLR Camera Basics is a recommended -pre-requisite for this class, though photographers with some camera experience are welcome to register.

Instructor: MD Welch 
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Supply List: Students are required to bring have a DSLR camera, as well as their camera’s manual. A fully charged battery and memory card are also necessary for class. Any lenses that they own should also be brought to class.

Wednesdays, January 27 – February 10 / 6 – 9 pm

Learn studio portraiture using just one light, then two lights and then three lights. This course is a hands-on experience using artificial lighting, including continuous light, portable flash, studio strobe and fluorescent to create portraits with depth and drama. Students will work in a professional studio.

Supply List: Digital SLR camera with manual exposure settings for shutter speed and aperture, computer with image editing software such as Photoshop or Lightroom, external drive to transport digital images.

NOTE: Class is held off-site at Jeff Ross’ professional studio: 892 Maestro Dr., #104, Reno, NV 89511

Instructor: Jeff Ross

Ages: Adult (15+)
Prerequisite: Some Camera Experience (students must be familiar and comfortable with their DSLR camera settings)