From Snapshot to Fine Art

This comprehensive ten-week course will provide the beginner to advanced intermediate photographer a firm foundation in photography and the digital darkroom, culminating in the production of their own fine art print.  In addition to the weekly three-hour class, there will be weekly homework assignments covering additional reading, photographic assignments, and hands-on software activities which, when combined with in-class exercises, two weekend photo shoots, and weekly critiques of your work, will develop practical skills.

The course will cover:

• The workflow of a fine art digital photographer;
• Camera, Lenses and accessories – the tools of the trade;
• Light, color, white balance, and color management;
• Creative exposure and focus yielding a good base image;
• Lighting and backdrops to enhance your subject;
• The Lightroom Library module for managing your images;
• The Lightroom Development module and the On One software suite for artistically enhancing your images;
• Using the Lightroom Printing module along with appropriate ink and paper choices to print the image; and
• How to enhance and complete your image through matting and framing.