Starting next week I will be teaching Photography Classes in Anacortes! 

The classes will be held at the Senior Activity Center (1701 22nd ST)

Here is a link for registering on line.

There are 3 different classes I will be leading. They are:

How to Take Better Pictures with your DSLR –  Sept. 22 (Tuesday 6 to 9pm) and Nov. 12 (Thursday 6 to 9pm)
Taking pictures with your new DSLR is easy, just set it on auto and shoot away. Capturing GOOD pictures with your new DSLR…that’s harder. Quality photography starts with understanding how to set your exposure manually. This is NOT difficult to do. In this 3 hour workshop we’ll cover aperture and shutter speed and show you how to change them on your camera. Next we’ll discuss how to use these settings to create the image you want. Bracketing the exposure is a very key part of this and will set you on the right path. We will also cover the use of polarizers and capturing images in the RAW format.

The Basics of Photo Editing  – Sept. 30 (Wednesday 6 to 9pm) and Nov. 5 (Thursday 6 to 9pm)
Once you get the perfect shot, editing it on the computer is an important part of creating the final image. The human eye can see much more than any camera can possibly capture. In this class you will learn how to make your images look like the scene you saw! This class is for users of Photoshop, Lightroom and Elements.

How to Compose the Perfect Picture – Oct. 24 (Saturday 10am to 1pm)
“Having an eye” for photography is definitely an acquired skill! Once you learn the basic tools and practice you’ll have it. In this class we will cover the basics of composition: subject placement; use of the horizon; reflections; leading lines; the Rule of Thirds; framing and more. We will study in the class room and also spend time outdoors, practicing what we learned. Anyone with any camera will get a lot from this class. This class is for anyone with any type of camera!

If you have any questions about the classes feel free to email me  at: andyporterphotography@gmail.com

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