Photography 101 Class: Hands-on photography class for digital SLR camera users

Do you use a digital SLR camera and..

Want to take better photos

Use your camera mostly in Automatic mode

Don't always know why your pictures didn't turn out the way you planned

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 Photography 101 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 student receives a custom notebook full of helpful information including diagrams, chart and illustrations and helpful information teaching you the basics of photography. Each week there is a short homework assignment so students are encouraged to put to use what they learn that week.

The class is broken up in four sessions plus one field trip:
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.

You WILL take better quality photographs after you complete the class. If you're not a better photographer, I will give your money back.

UPCOMING PHOTOGRAPHY 101 CLASS:

February class: Saturdays, Feb. 11, 18, 25, March 3*, 10
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
*Field Trip.

Where: Roger Layman Architecture in Davidson
455 S Main St # 220, Davidson, NC 28036-8022
Ages: 14 and up
Cost: $135. We accept check or credit cards.
Max. # of students: 8
What to bring: your dSLR camera, manual, charged battery and empty memory card

To register: Email or call Mike to check class space availability. Please include the model of camera.
Contact: 980-254-3544, mike@homandesigns.com

FUTURE CLASSES: There will be additional classes scheduled later in the year. Email Mike to be alerted when the next class is on the calendar.

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

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.