Composition in Photography
Saturday 29 March
Bristol - 10am - 2 Hours
Dana Bibeault
Explore the art of visual storytelling in our Composition in Photography course, where we unravel the secrets of arranging elements within the frame to create captivating images. Whether you're a novice, intermediate, or seasoned professional, this course is designed to elevate your photography skills. We'll delve into essential rules, such as the Rule of Thirds, leveraging shapes, playing with negative and positive space, utilizing lines, capturing symmetry and patterns, focusing on points of interest, embracing color and tone, understanding distance, and achieving balance. Join me on this journey to enhance your ability to perceive and capture scenes, and let's together unlock the full potential of your photography vision.
Intermediate Photography Meetup
Saturday 19 April
Bristol - 10am - 2 Hours
Dana Bibeault
Ready to learn more about photography? Now is your chance! Join us as we help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your image. You will learn more about the exposure triangle, image composition, and key rules to take better photos. We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
Users must know how to change the Aperture, Shutter speed, and ISO of their camera in manual mode. In Addition, they should already know how to change the metering options, focus modes and focus point options provided by their respective camera.
Shooting in Manual Mode Class
Saturday 10 May
Bristol - 10am - 3 Hours
Dana Bibeault
This class is for intermediate users who fully understand how to change all the functions of their respective camera manufacturer. For those users looking to switch their camera mode from Auto to Manual and learn how to shoot using the Manual Mode. The goal is to help everyone become more confident when using Aperture, Shutter, and ISO elements for more control over the images. We will touch on essential camera functions and the exposure triangle: Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO.
Users must know how to change the Aperture, Shutter speed, and ISO of their camera in manual mode. In Addition, they should already know how to change the metering options, focus modes and focus point options provided by their respective camera.
Intermediate Photography Meetup
Saturday 07 June
Bristol - 10am - 2 Hours
Dana Bibeault
Ready to learn more about photography? Now is your chance! Join us as we help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your image. You will learn more about the exposure triangle, image composition, and key rules to take better photos. We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
Users must know how to change the Aperture, Shutter speed, and ISO of their camera in manual mode. In Addition, they should already know how to change the metering options, focus modes and focus point options provided by their respective camera.
Flower Photography Class
Saturday 28 June
Bristol - 10pm - 2 Hours
Dana Bibeault
Join us for a hands-on flower photography workshop where you'll learn to capture the beauty of flowers through composition and lighting techniques. Bring your camera and enjoy a relaxing day of creativity.
Flower Photography Class
Saturday 19 July
Bristol - 10am - 2 Hours
Dana Bibeault
Join us for a hands-on flower photography workshop where you'll learn to capture the beauty of flowers through composition and lighting techniques. Bring your camera and enjoy a relaxing day of creativity.
Flower Photography Class
Saturday 09 August
Bristol - 10am - 2 Hours
Dana Bibeault
Join us for a hands-on flower photography workshop where you'll learn to capture the beauty of flowers through composition and lighting techniques. Bring your camera and enjoy a relaxing day of creativity.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 22 March
West Hartford - 10am - 3 Hours
Jahvon John
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure! We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer! Your instructor will guide you through the basics of how ISO affects the brightness of your shot and its grainy or noisy affects. The numerical identification of shutter speed and how it can be utilized to compliment a shot or dramatize a shot. And finally, f stop. The eye of the camera. Your instructor will teach you the relation between your own eye in relation to your cameras f stop. Your instructor will provide you an easy, fun and engaging way to understanding your DSLR! After a bit of class room material, you will venture into the nearby environment and put your skills to the test!liPlease keep in mind that you will need a DSLR of any make to fully utilize these practices and principles.
Black and White Photography
Saturday 22 March
Near Downtown Worcester - 10am - 2 Hours
Minas Garabedian
Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot?
We will look at the contrast and using textures. How does the camera see the image and how do we create Black and White images in a camera or in post-production. We will look for some good examples and set some exercises.
This is a more advanced course and assumes you understand the basics of photography and controlling your camera.
Camera Basics and Exposure Triangle
Saturday 29 March
Dane Ave, Worcester, MA 01607 - 10am - 3 Hours
Matthew Bowker
New to photography? Join us for this beginner-friendly class where you'll learn the essentials of using your camera with confidence! We'll break down the Exposure Triangle—aperture, shutter speed, and ISO—so you can take control of your photos and capture the perfect shot. This hands-on session will help you move beyond auto mode and start creating intentional, well-exposed images.
Bring your camera and get ready to unlock your photography potential!
Motion Blur - Using Blur in Photography
Saturday 05 April
East Hartford, CT - 10am - 2 Hours
Jahvon John
Learn to use intentional motion blur to enhance your photography. We will cover a range of blurring techniques including long exposures, panning and intentional camera movement for artistic purposes. Not all blurry photos are accidents! Knowing how to control the blur can help lead you to new creative opportunities, expanding your photographic possibilities.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 12 April
Near Downtown Worcester - 10am - 3 Hours
Minas Garabedian
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!
Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.
We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
Sunset Photography Meetup
Saturday 19 April
Great Neck Road - 6pm - 2 Hours
Jahvon John
Learn how to use the proper settings to capture a beautiful sunset.
Beyond just being a natural phenomenon, the setting of the sun symbolizes many things to a variety or people and cultures. The setting of the sun represents the completion of a day's work, so it represents the opportunity to rest.
50mm Lens Meetup
Saturday 03 May
Jewell St. - 10am - 2 Hours
Jahvon John
The 50mm lens is one of the flexible and useful lenses in any photographer’s gear bag. It is neither a wide-angle or telephoto lens, but allows the camera to see on the same scale as your eye. As such, it can be used for a variety of styles, from landscape and street photography to portrait and product photography. In this meetup, we’ll review the basic camera settings. We’ll then cover some of the advantages of shooting with a prime lens, and some basic techniques to using the 50mm lens. As always, there will be ample opportunities for you to put your new knowledge into practice.
Flash Photography for Beginners
Saturday 10 May
Near Downtown Worcester - 10am - 2 Hours
Minas Garabedian
This is a beginners class on flash photography. How to confidently use your camera with an external flash.
Long Exposure Photography
Saturday 17 May
Granby CT - 10am - 2 Hours
Jahvon John
Learn the basics of long exposure to capture light trails along with tripod photography.
Long exposure refers to a technique where you keep the shutter open for an unusually long period of time. This results to interesting effects in your photographs.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 31 May
West Hartford - 10am - 3 Hours
Jahvon John
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure! We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer! Your instructor will guide you through the basics of how ISO affects the brightness of your shot and its grainy or noisy affects. The numerical identification of shutter speed and how it can be utilized to compliment a shot or dramatize a shot. And finally, f stop. The eye of the camera. Your instructor will teach you the relation between your own eye in relation to your cameras f stop. Your instructor will provide you an easy, fun and engaging way to understanding your DSLR! After a bit of class room material, you will venture into the nearby environment and put your skills to the test!liPlease keep in mind that you will need a DSLR of any make to fully utilize these practices and principles.
Landscape Photography
Saturday 31 May
Near Downtown Worcester - 10am - 2 Hours
Minas Garabedian
Landscape photography is possibly one of the most popular genres, so we'll be looking at how you can improve your shots and help your photos stand out from the crowd. We will be focusing on composition, panoramas, equipment tips and settings to use.
All skill levels welcome! The professional photography instructor will be there to provide advice, feedback and tips on how to improve your photos and camera skills.
Photographing Reflections
Saturday 14 June
Hopmeadow St, Simsbury - 9am - 2 Hours
Jahvon John
We will be using natural water reflections and seeking out man-made reflective surfaces in the area to explore how we can use reflections to add depth and intrigue to our images. Reflections can help us to show our subject from an unusual, or from multiple, points of view. We can use reflections to abstract our subject or to make perfect mirror images. We'll even have a look at how we can create our own reflections when there are none around.
Watercolor for Beginners: Artist Appropriation (Part 2)
Saturday 29 March
The Mall Food Court - 11am - 2 Hours
Melesa Varela
This session will focus on creating watercolor paintings inspired by original artist appropriation pieces. In Part 2, students should have an 8x11 composition fully traced, based on the work they explored during the library visit in Part 1. The instructor will have your watercolor materials ready at the start of the class. The final 20 minutes will be dedicated to a constructive class critique, where we'll discuss everyone's work and offer feedback.
Exploring Abstraction in Art
Saturday 05 April
At 'The Embrace Statue' - 1pm - 2 Hours
Teymura Landsverk
Want to break away from the mundane and delve into the many molds of abstraction in your art? All are welcome to explore different approaches to depicting abstraction at this on-site gathering!
Drawing Plants and Flowers
Saturday 26 April
Beacon Hill - 1pm - 2 Hours
Teymura Landsverk
Welcome to "Drawing Plants and Flowers"! In this workshop, we will explore the art of drawing plants and flowers.Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of drawing various plants and flowers. We will cover topics such as simplifying shapes, creating texture and detail, and using colors to enhance your drawings.You will have the opportunity to put your new skills into practice and create your own beautiful plant and flower drawings. Our instructors will provide feedback and guidance along the way, helping you to refine your skills and develop your own unique style.
