Learning Digital Photography Class Level 2 - Composition - 081117

Once you've learned to make a good exposure you'll want to arrange your subject matter appropriately. That's what we commonly refer to as Composition, and that's what this day-long seminar is all about.

The first 3 hours of this Class (the first 2 days) are in the classroom, then we'll head out for  3 hours (the next 2 days) for you to get some hands-on practice with what you've learned. Class size is significantly limited to assure personalized attention when we are out shooting.

What you'll learn in this class

I'll teach you how to compose your images in such a way that your viewers will be captivated and you'll be able to command their interest. We'll discuss ways of improving your images so you can truly take them from being snapshots to being real photographs. Your friends will be waiting for you to come back from trips so they can see your photos, and they'll really enjoy seeing them.

This class is geared towards providing you with the concepts of composition so you'll be able to effectively communicate your subject to your viewers (without you being there to guide them through your albums). Here's some of the many topics we'll discuss:

• Depth-of-Field - The first element of composition.
• Rule of Thirds - A place for everything and everything in it's place.
• Framing - Bring out the best of your subject while you focus your viewers' interest.
• Balance - Making sure your viewer feels comfortable looking at your photos.
• Mergers - Avoiding the ones you should and creating the ones you need.
• Simplicity - Yeah, you know, that old principle... Keep it simple...
• Perspective - Bringing your viewer into the scene you want them to experience.