Photography classes are starting next month
 

My local school district offers community education classes once a year I think it is. I got the latest class schedule in the mail yesterday and they have some really good sounding photography classes starting in February!!

My only concern is that I may not have my camera before the first class begins. I plan to order a week or two before that class starts so I'm praying that it gets here in time. Anyway, this is a summary of each class and what they cost. Does this sound like something I would benefit from, and is the cost reasonable (I honestly have NO idea on the cost part). The first class is a prerequisite for the second, and so on, so I can't just pick and choose which ones to take.

Basic Digital Photography for Single Lens Reflex Cameras: Come & learn what the bells & whistles of your digital camera are all about. Learn the ins & outs of the basic digital camera functions along with simple composition rules. (2 - 2 hour sessions $40). (This is the only class that does not specifically say to bring your camera - so I may be ok on that part, although I'd rather have it).

Photography 101: Learn about proper ISO settings, lighting, shutter speeds, apertures and creative approaches that will enhance your photography. (2 - 2 hour sessions $40).

Photography 102: Applying creative techinques, aperatures and shutter speeds to make the perfect exposure on all images. (2 - 2 hour sessions and 1 - 2 hour field trip $50).

They are also offering Portrait Photography and Sports Action Photography, but I'm not planning to take those (unless the other classes are just really awesome).

So, what do you think? Should I go ahead and enroll? Class space is limited, so I want to enroll early. (Sorry this turned out so long - I thought I just had a quick question). :p

Go for it!! You wont regret it. these classes will give you a real understanding and hands on knowledge. You could take the first two courses only and get a lot out of just those two courses, looks like a good deal too. :) :)


ps, kissies to your beautiful furry six pack :)

What a great class...I think you'll get soooo much out of this...and then you can teach US :D some stuff. It looks like they will help the students understand how aperture/shutter work together and how you can use ISO settings. I really think it'd be worth it! One thing I'd ask them to cover, which I think can be tough to understand on your own is White Balance (what it is, how to use the settings on your camera) and how to use your Histogram.

Btw...one thought is to call a photog store (not a chain, but a specialty store) and see how much it is to rent a basic DSLR, in case your camera isn't in yet. Renting photo equip can be very reasonable...it just depends. So excited for you! :)

I thought about the classes over the weekend and decided I'm going to enroll in the first 2 today. If they're as good as I'm hoping, I'll enroll in the 3rd class later if space permits. I'm getting excited! :)

Oooh, good idea! I would never have thought of that. Thank you!! :)

I am so excited for you! Photography is such a fantastic hobby and with your sweet babies you will be practicing all the time. One thing I enjoyed the most was learning to use the light to my advantage. What a difference it makes! Beware... it is contagious!