ONE-ON-ONE LESSONS
Customized one-on-one lessons are for students who want to learn digital photography or Photoshop at their own pace in the most efficient way. Students will know and master their cameras and software and will improve photography skills to capture more unique and interesting photos.
Four or eight sessions, 2.5 hours each
once or twice a week, mornings, weekends and some evenings.
ONE-ON-TWO CLASSES
If you have a friend at a similar level of photo experience who wants to learn with you, that route will probably be the most effective and economical at the same time.
Four or eight sessions, 2.5 hours each
once or twice a week, morning or weekends
and some evenings.
101 or 102 students can choose topics from modules shown in the next columns, or any extra programs advertised on this page.
GROUP COURSES and WORKSHOPS
We work in small groups to a maximum of 8 people in a friendly and creative environment. We meet once a week for 2.5 session in different venues located in Victoria, BC.
My lessons are designed for beginners or intermediate students with DIGITAL SLR (e.g. Canon T3i), or high-end COMPACT CAMERAS with extended zoom and manual functions (e.g. Lumix FZ150), and basic computer skills.
Students will learn secrets of photography and technical aspects of operating a digital camera, effective rules of composition and lighting, practical tips on how to photograph people and nature. The Photoshop Editing Course will demonstrate how to enhance images using Photoshop to get stunning results and prepare a set of portfolio quality images.
Those who have previous experience in film photography will learn how to master their digital camera to use all its features, and make the digital transition smooth and rewarding.
Call 250-884-4012 for more details
PRACTICAL DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY (PDP) for beginners with SLR cameras
PDP-01 setting up your camera
top 10 crucial camera settings
quality of JPEG versus RAW
controlling ISO level and digital noise
hand-held camera sharp shooting
exposure value compensation
PDP-02 exposure, DOF and motion
ISO, aperture and shutter triangle
proper exposure secrets
creative use of depth of field and focus
photographing movement
understanding colour of light
PDP-03 guided photo walk
at a chosen location in Victoria, to practice shooting and practical useo of previously learned camera settings
PDP-04 composition and lighting
using white balance for better colours
basic rules of composition
directions and intensity of light
effective use of light in landscape photography and portraiture
presentation and critique of students' work
Total 10 hours.
Rain in Florence © 2011 by Andrew Kielbowicz
PHOTOSHOP EDITING AND IMAGE ENHANCEMENT for beginners with Photoshop CS3/4/5 or Elements 9
and PC or MAC laptop
PIE- 01 introduction to basic Photoshop workflow and DAM
digital assets management basics
file formats, size, resolution, compression
basic navigation in Photoshop
Image correction and enhancement workflow
RAW development workflow basics
PIE-02 power of selection tools
understanding and using selection
mastering selection for tonal value changes
improving dynamic range of images
explanation of adjustment layers
PIE-03 layers, cloning
using layers for better colours, contrast and
basics of cloning and retouching
enhancing your best shots for digital printing and online presentation
fixing perspective and lens distortions
PIE-04 retouching of faces and bodies
softening skin tones and reducing wrinkles
using liquify tools
presentation and critique of students' work
Total 10 hours
NEW COURSES AND WORKSHOPS!
New topics planned for 2012
Please call to pre-register: 250-884-4012
PHOTOGRAPHING PEOPLE, PORTRAITURE AND STREET PHOTOGRAPHY
Introduction to candid and posed portraiture and street photography.
Learn how to really see other people,
capture their emotions and overcome the shyness to photograph strangers.
