Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 13 June
West Hartford - 3pm - 3 Hours
Jahvon John
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure! We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer! Your instructor will guide you through the basics of how ISO affects the brightness of your shot and its grainy or noisy effects. The numerical identification of shutter speed and how it can be utilized to complement a shot or dramatize a shot. And finally, f-stop. The eye of the camera. Your instructor will teach you the relation between your own eye in relation to your camera's f-stop. Your instructor will provide you an easy, fun and engaging way to understanding your DSLR! After a bit of class room material, you will venture into the nearby environment and put your skills to the test! Please keep in mind that you will need a DSLR of any make to fully utilize these practices and principles.
Adobe Lightroom for Beginners: Editing Class
Friday 26 June
Remote via Teams / Skype - 4pm - 3 Hours
Jahvon John
Designed specifically for newcomers and casual users, this class offers a comprehensive dive into Adobe Lightroom. You will learn how to navigate the software to transform your RAW files into finished, captivating photos ready for printing. We cover the essential post-editing process in a structured, easy-to-follow format perfect for those starting their editing journey.
Using Light Shadow in Photography
Saturday 11 July
Downtown Hartford - 3pm - 2 Hours
Jahvon John
Light and shadow photography is a type of photography that focuses on capturing the interplay between light and shadow in a particular scene. This style of photography often produces dramatic and compelling images that can evoke strong emotions in the viewer.Harsh light and the contrast between light and shadow can provide some interesting photoopportunities, as well as some challenges! In this meetup, we will be looking at how you can use your camera's settings to nail the exposure.
Motion Blur - Using Blur in Photography
Saturday 25 July
East Hartford, CT - 3pm - 2 Hours
Jahvon John
Learn to use intentional motion blur to enhance your photography. We will cover a range of blurring techniques including long exposures, panning and intentional camera movement for artistic purposes. Not all blurry photos are accidents! Knowing how to control the blur can help lead you to new creative opportunities, expanding your photographic possibilities.
Shallow Depth of Field
Saturday 08 August
East Hampton - 3pm - 2 Hours
Jahvon John
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating stunning images with a shallow depth of field.Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of photography, including aperture, focal length, and distance. We will cover topics such as using a shallow depth of field to create a mood, blurring out distracting backgrounds, and how to use a shallow depth of field to give a bokeh effect behind our subjects to make them pop.
Sunset Photography Meetup
Saturday 22 August
Great Neck Road - 7pm - 2 Hours
Jahvon John
Learn how to use the proper settings to capture a beautiful sunset.
Beyond just being a natural phenomenon, the setting of the sun symbolizes many things to a variety of people and cultures. It represents the completion of a day's work, so it offers the opportunity to rest.
Adobe Lightroom for Beginners: Editing Class
Saturday 05 September
Remote via Teams / Skype - 5pm - 3 Hours
Jahvon John
Designed specifically for newcomers and casual users, this class offers a comprehensive dive into Adobe Lightroom. You will learn how to navigate the software to transform your RAW files into finished, captivating photos ready for printing. We cover the essential post-editing process in a structured, easy-to-follow format perfect for those starting their editing journey.
