Are you an owner of a digital SLR camera and..

-Use your camera only in "P" mode
-Not always happy with the quality of your photos
-Want to learn the fundamentals of photography and how cameras work
-Don't understand all the menu options or settings
-Thinking about adding another lens to use on your camera
-Want to improve how your photos look after you take them

If you answered yes to any of these questions, this class is for you.

The small classroom setting is designed as a hands-on environment where students can experiment and learn with their own camera. Each week there is a small homework assignment so students are encouraged to put to use what they learn that week. Each student receives a notebook full of helpful information.

The class is broken up in four sessions:
1: Fundamentals of photography and how cameras operate
2: How to control exposure on your camera without using Program mode
3: Lens optics, focusing, composition, depth-of-field; using flash
4: After you take the photo: how to improve your images, manage your files, etc.

We cover such topics  as aperture, shutter speed, ISO, depth-of-field, how to improve your photos after you take them, how to manage your digital photos.  You WILL take better quality photographs after you complete the class. If you're not a better photographer, I will give your money back.

When: Two classes open for registration both on Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to Noon:

Feb. 13, Feb. 20, Feb. 27, March 6

April 3, April 10, April 17, April 24

Where: Roger Layman Architecture in Davidson
455 S Main St # 220
Davidson, NC 28036-8022
Ages: 14 and up
Cost: $89.99
Max. # of students: 10
What to bring: your dSLR camera, manual, charged battery and empty memory card

What one student said: "I’ve been around cameras, lights and lens since I was 15 years old, but I STILL managed to pick up a bunch of stuff from Mike. If you are a new camera owner, either ‘point and shoot’ or DSLR, it’s worth your time to attend his class." Jim Harris, Mooresville

About the instructor: Mike Homan has been photographing since high school and studied photography and design in college and received a BFA from University of Georgia. He and his wife own and operate Homan Designs Photography where they focus on wedding, event and nature photography (www.HomanDesigns.com). He also works at The Charlotte Observer as a visual journalist.

If you are interested in taking the class: Email Mike with your name, address, phone and model of camera.

Gift certificates are available if you would like to give the "class" as a present.

Contact:
980-254-3544, mike@homandesigns.com

The class is designed for all digital SLR cameras.

Popular cameras include Canon EOS 1000D, EOS 500D, 450D, 400D, 300D, Canon Digital Rebel, Canon 50D, 40D, 30D, 20D, 10D, 1D, 5D. Nikon D90, D80, D70, D70s, D60, D50, D40, D5000, D300, D200, D100, D3, D2, D1, D700. Fujifilm S1, S2 Pro. Konica Minolta Maxum / Dynax 7D or 5D. Olympus E-3, E-30, E-1, E-3x0, E-420, E-520, E-620, E-450. Sony A900, A700, A300, A200, A100. Leica. Pentax K2000, K-x, K-7, K20D, K200D, K100D, K110D, K10D. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1, DMC-F238, DMC-F235, DMC-G1, DMC-L10. Sigma SD15, SD14. Samsung GX-20, GX-10.