Boot Camp
On the first and third Saturday of each month, Chicago Photography
Classes offers a one-day Boot Camp from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Or maybe we'll go to 5:00pm, or perhaps 6:00pm (how passionate
are you to learn?)
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Boot Camp for Digital Photography
On the first and third Saturday of each month, Chicago Photography
Classes offers a one-day Boot Camp, from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Or 6:00pm,
(how passionate are you to learn?).
Richard started teaching this Bootcamp every month about five years
ago. Because of overwhelming demand we now offer this class every other
week.
This Boot Camp is for people with a DSLR camera or for people who are
thinking about buying one. If you don't have a camera, we will provide
you with a Nikon D-80 (or better) and with a fast lens (you will
learn what that means). The camera has a Depth-of-Field preview button
and the Lens has a Depth-of-Field Scale which is the only way to learn
about how to have in focus the parts of your image you want in focus.
Please bring your camera manual if you have one. If not, don't worry.
Be happy. We will teach you what you need to know.
This is a workshop for people just starting out. Our motto: "The
less you know, the better we like it." We won't have to un-learn
you. In the morning, Richard will go over digital camera settings, he
will also help you understand "correct exposure" and than,
the "how and why" of shutter speeds. The subtleties of aperture
(f-stops) and Depth-of-Field (focus) will be explained. You will also
learn to understand and use the, "language" of photography.
Then you will go outside and shoot two assignments in the neighborhood,
so wear your boots.
Durning your working lunch, we will help you understand the subtle differences
of cameras and between camera manufactures. Also which cameras are a
best buy "used" if you choose to try and save some money.
Richard has had, in his hands, every Film SLR and DSLR camera that has
been made in the last five decades, (starting 1965).
In our computer labs we have both Apple's and PC's for you to learn
on. In the afternoon, you will learn how to save your images and print
with archival, ink jet printers. You may print as many archival, 6"
X 9" photographs, on 8-1/2" X 11" archival paper, as
time allows. A review of your notes and a critique at the end of the
day will help you understand what you did right–and–wrong
with your pictures.
Special bonus: After you've completed this workshop,
you will be entitled to call Richard with questions for the rest of
his life. ;-)
Cost per session is $200, cash or check only. Don't
forget your boots and bring your own lunch. (White bread and water are
provided at no charge.)
For more information about Boot Camps and schedule, contact us.