Photography 1: Taking better pictures
7 week class
Level: Beginner

Manchester PHO03A
Instructor: Mike Ariel
Tuesdays, January 21–March 4, 2025, from 6:00–8:30 p.m.

This course will guide you through the basic operations and features of your digital SLR camera to create high quality photographic images. File formats including the appropriate use of jpeg, tiff and raw files will be covered along with correct exposure and color through the use of the histogram and custom white balance features of your camera. Lens selection, depth of field, and proper shutter speed settings for a variety of subject matter will also be extensively reviewed as will ISO and color space options. A digital SLR camera is required for this course.