Due to construction, Museum parking may be limited at the time of your visit. Look for additional parking in free or metered spaces along nearby streets.

Photography: Intro to Digital Photo Montage in Post Production

Students will learn how to explore the fantastical and infinite worlds of digital photography through post production and practice expanding their artistic visualization. Through both visual instruction and hands-on practice on iPads, students will learn how to blend separate photos into one fantastical image reminiscent of photomontages like those of Oscar Rejlander and Jerry Uelsmann. 

Under the guidance of the instructor, students will learn how to look at image-making through a spatially aware lens and grow their imagination and gain the skills in order to seamlessly blend photos to create complex compositions. No previous design experience is necessary as this course will serve as a foundation for individuals wishing to step into the photo-making world.

*Feel free to bring your laptop with a photo editing program. Gimp is a free downloadable program you can find on the internet which will be the program we will be using on our iPads. 

Sunday, February 19
10 am – 1 pm

Instructor: Isabela Reyes-Klein
Age: Adult (15+) | All Levels

Photography: Intro to Double Exposure and Surrealist Photography

Interested in taking your photography to another level? In this workshop, students will experience hands-on lighting tutorials, learn how to sit for photos and the basics of utilizing a DSLR camera in a studio space to shoot portraits. Students will intentionally light and sit for a portrait, then transfer that image to the Museum iPads or their personal laptop. Using a photo editing software, students will blend their portraits with a landscape image to create a double exposure photograph. In addition, students will learn the basic photo editing tools and blending techniques as they create a double exposure portrait of themselves and take home a file that is ready to print! 

*Feel free to bring your laptop with a photo editing program. Gimp is a free downloadable program you can find on the internet which will be the program we will be using on our iPads. 

Wednesday, February 22 
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Isabela Reyes-Klein
Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels

DSLR Photography 101: A Beginners Guide

In this introductory photography class, students will learn about the basic functions with DSLR cameras. This will include, aperture, shutter speed, composition, light metering and how to get the correct exposure for the image you want to capture. Students will need to bring a DSLR camera with one lens to the class. 

Saturday, February 25
9 am – noon

Instructor: Julie Tracy
Ages: Adult (15+) | Beginners 

Photography: Intro to Digital Photo Montage in Post Production

Students will learn how to explore the fantastical and infinite worlds of digital photography through post production and practice expanding their artistic visualization. Through both visual instruction and hands-on practice on iPads, students will learn how to blend separate photos into one fantastical image reminiscent of photomontages like those of Oscar Rejlander and Jerry Uelsmann. 

Under the guidance of the instructor, students will learn how to look at image-making through a spatially aware lens and grow their imagination and gain the skills in order to seamlessly blend photos to create complex compositions. No previous design experience is necessary as this course will serve as a foundation for individuals wishing to step into the photo-making world.

*Feel free to bring your laptop with a photo editing program. Gimp is a free downloadable program you can find on the internet which will be the program we will be using on our iPads. 

Sunday, January 29
10 am – 1 pm

Instructor: Isabela Reyes-Klein
Age: Adult (15+) | All Levels

iPhone Photography: Portraiture

Learn to shoot high quality portraits using your iPhone. With the fast-growing quality of cell phone cameras, photography has become a much more accessible form of art. This class will go over the fundamentals of portraiture, lighting and an editing workflow specific to the iPhone software, as well as printing 1-2 4×6 images directly from your phone. Although this class is based around the iPhone software other smartphones are welcomed as the fundamentals of photography will still apply.

Tuesday, February 7
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Julie Tracy
Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels

 

iPhone Photography: Landscape

Learn to shoot high quality landscape photos using your iPhone. With the fast-growing quality of cell phone cameras photography has become a much more accessible form of art. This class will go over the fundamentals of landscape photography, lighting and an editing workflow specific to the iPhone software, as well as printing 1-2 4×6 images directly from your phone. Although this class is based around the iPhone software other smartphones are welcomed as the fundamentals of photography will still apply.

Saturday, January 14 
9 am – noon

Instructor: Julie Tracy
Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels

iPhone Photography: Shooting Techniques, Editing and Printing

Learn to shoot professional quality photos using your iPhone! With the fast-growing quality of cell phone cameras, photography has become a much more accessible form of art. This class will go over the fundamentals of composition, lighting, and an editing workflow specific to the iPhone software, as well as printing 1 – 2 4×6 images directly from your phone. Although this class is based around the iPhone software, other smartphones are welcomed as the fundamentals of photography will still apply.

Saturday, July 18
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Julie Tracy
Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels

Supply List: 

  • iPhone with updated software
  • Charging cord
  • Photos on your phone for editing/printing or use images you take in class

iPhone Photography: Shooting Techniques, Editing and Printing

Learn to shoot professional quality photos using your iPhone! With the fast-growing quality of cell phone cameras, photography has become a much more accessible form of art. This class will go over the fundamentals of composition, lighting, and an editing workflow specific to the iPhone software, as well as printing 1 – 2 4×6 images directly from your phone. Although this class is based around the iPhone software, other smartphones are welcomed as the fundamentals of photography will still apply.

Saturday, May 7
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Julie Tracy
Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels

Supply List: 

  • iPhone with updated software
  • Charging cord
  • Photos on your phone for editing/printing or use images you take in class

iPhone Photography: Shooting Techniques, Editing and Printing

Learn how to shoot well composed photos using your iPhone! With the fast-growing quality of cell phone cameras, photography has become a much more accessible form of art. This class will go over the fundamentals of composition, lighting, and an editing workflow specific to the iPhone software, as well as printing 1 – 2 4×6 images directly from your phone. Although this class is based around the iPhone software, other smartphones are welcomed as the fundamentals of photography will still apply.

Saturday, April 9
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Julie Tracy
Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels

Supply List: 

  • iPhone with updated software
  • Charging cord
  • Photos on your phone for editing/printing or use images you take in class

Camera Basics for DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras

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

Saturday, December 4 and 11
10 am – 2 pm

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

Supply list:

Students are required to bring have a DSLR camera or mirrorless 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.